Dentistry

Dr. Matthew Burton Invents Revolutionary Matrix Wedge Technology to Help Ensure Flawless Class II Composite Restorations; Secures Exclusive Distribution with Young Specialties

by Young Specialties

BurtonBands and VursaWedge solve age-old Class II procedural inefficiencies, eliminating flash while promoting properly formed emergence profiles and impeccable gingival margin seals Frustrated with the limitations of available Class II matrix systems, Illinois practicing dentist Dr. Matthew Burton spent countless nights designing and developing his BurtonBands and VursaWedge, two genius products that are integral to … Read more

New Wiki on Salivary Proteins May Transform Diagnostic Testing and Personalized Medicine

by University at Buffalo

Database curates info on inner workings of saliva, an attractive tool for noninvasive diagnostics and precision medicine To improve the development of new saliva-based diagnostic tests and personalized medicine, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has supported the development of the Human Salivary Proteome Wiki, the first public platform that catalogs and … Read more

Dental School Researcher Gets Approval To Begin Clinical Trials For Cancer Therapy

by Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A company founded by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine researcher Scott Kachlany received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to treat cancer patients with a therapy based on Kachlany’s discovery that a protein produced by an oral bacterium can kill leukemia and lymphoma cells. The approval clears the way for Kachlany’s company, Actinobac Biomed, … Read more

Henry Schein One Acquires Majority Interest in Jarvis Analytics

by Henry Schein One

Acquisition Strengthens Henry Schein One’s Goal to be the Leading Provider of Dental Analytics Solutions and Services to the Dental Market Henry Schein One, a subsidiary of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), announced today that it has acquired an 80% ownership position in Jarvis Analytics, a software company that develops comprehensive business analytics tools to … Read more

COVID-19 Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals

by ADA

More than a year after COVID-19 appeared in the U.S., dentists continue to have a lower infection rate than other front-line health professionals, such as nurses and physicians, according to a study published online ahead of the June print issue in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, “COVID-19 among Dentists in the … Read more

American Association of Endodontists Publishes New Position Statement on Vital Pulp Therapy

by American Association of Endodontists

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), which represents dental specialists known as endodontists who treat tooth pain and save patients’ natural teeth, released a new position statement on vital pulp therapy. Vital pulp therapy preserves the vitality and function of the dental pulp after injury resulting from trauma, caries, or restorative procedures. These procedures have … Read more

Interview with Susanne Schmidinger, Director Global Brand Marketing Enabling Devices at Dentsply Sirona Digital Solutions Marketing

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Dentsply Sirona Smart Integration Award

Ms. Schmidinger, the Smart Integration Award by Dentsply Sirona has existed since 2019. How did it come into being? The Smart Integration Award is designed to honor female dentists with extraordinary success stories and innovative ideas. To find the best possible solutions in the digital workflows of dentistry practices, it is necessary for us to … Read more

dentalcorp Academic Excellence Award 2021 Recipients Announced

by dentalcorp

dentalcorp, Canada’s largest and leading network of dental clinics, has announced the 2021 winners of its national scholarship program that supports the next generation of oral healthcare professionals. Now in its second year, the dentalcorp Academic Excellence Award awards its recipients with full tuition reimbursement and a multi-year contract at a dentalcorp practice. To qualify, … Read more

dentalcorp Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering and Concurrent Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of Approximately $950 Million

by dentalcorp

dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company”) today announced that it has obtained a receipt for its final base PREP prospectus filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and has entered into an underwriting agreement for its initial public offering of subordinate voting shares (the “Offering”). The … Read more

NYU Dentistry to Host Global Oral Health Event in Support of WHO World Health Assembly—May 26

by NYU College of Dentistry

NYU College of Dentistry’s World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center, together with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health, will host a virtual event on Wednesday, May 26 on integrating oral health and global health. The meeting will take place on the occasion of the 74th World Health Assembly of the WHO, which will convene virtually from … Read more

ADA Providing Guidance on Updated Mask Recommendations From CDC

by ADA

The ADA has issued guidance to help dentists answer questions about new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding mask use for fully vaccinated people. “The recently revised recommendations from the CDC have prompted so many questions from member dentists about what it means for them and their practices,” said Duc “Duke” Ho, D.D.S., chair of … Read more

COVID-19 Update – Non-Urgent Procedures Are Permitted

by RCDSO

The Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario announced today that Directive #2 has been rescinded. As a result, “…non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures may be gradually resumed by health care providers and health care entities who were subject to that Directive.“ Note that the provincial “stay-at-home” order is in effect until at least … Read more

Henry Schein Donates More Than 2.5 Million Personal Protective Equipment and Infection Control Items to Non-Governmental Organizations for Front-line Health Care Workers in Brazil and India

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Donations to be Distributed through C.H. Robinson to Health Systems and Key Areas by Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, IsraAid, MAP International, and Project HOPE Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), in partnership with C.H. Robinson and the C.H. Robinson Foundation, announced its commitment today to donate more than 2.5 million personal protective equipment (PPE) … Read more

A Gentler Strategy for Avoiding Childhood Dental Decay

by University of Pennsylvania

The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with early childhood caries (ECC), a severe form of dental decay that can have a lasting impact on their oral and overall health. A few years ago, scientists from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine found that the dental plaque that gives rise to ECC … Read more

IDSconnect: the Digital Event Platform of IDS

by IDS

Combining in-person trade fair with digital features mean more value The International Dental Show (IDS) from 22 to 25 September 2021 to take place in a hybrid format for the first time. In addition to the physical exhibition, the IDSconnect digital platform provides information on products and system solutions, and enables the streaming of webinars, … Read more

American Business Awards Recognizes ADA for its COVID-19 Response

by ADA

The ADA announced April 28 it received a Silver Stevie Award in the 19th Annual American Business Awards, the nation’s premiere business awards program which recognized the Association’s response to COVID-19. The ADA was honored in the category of Most Valuable Non-Profit COVID-19 Response from more than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and … Read more

NYU Dentistry to Host Oral Health Policy and Research Symposium–June 11

by NYU College of Dentistry

Virtual Event Marks Inaugural Symposium for NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management The NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management will host the PROHmotion Symposium—Policy & Research in Oral Health: Moving Forward—on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 10 am to 3 pm ET. The virtual event will bring together experts … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Establishes and Celebrates Global Diversity Week, May 17-21

by Dentsply Sirona

In observance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development on May 21, Dentsply Sirona will kick off a week of diversity and inclusion-focused activities on May 17. With 15,000 employees in locations around the world, diversity at Dentsply Sirona is a vibrant part of the company’s DNA. With this year’s Diversity Week, … Read more

Face Equality Week 2021

by AboutFace

Today marks the start of Face Equality Week! This global, annual campaign highlights the issues encountered by people with facial differences, and advances advocacy for a better, fairer world for the facial difference community. This year’s theme is education. During the week the global partners of Face Equality International will be sharing stories and resources, and holding … Read more

COVID-19 Update: Province-Wide Stay-at-Home Order Extended to June 2

by RCDSO

The Government of Ontario announced that the current Province-wide Stay-at-Home order will remain in effect at least until June 2, 2021. The Government’s announcement does not alter the scope of care that dentists are permitted to provide. All dentists must continue to follow the guidance set out in the College’s COVID-19: Managing Infection Risks During In-Person … Read more