Biolux Research, designer and developer of Light Accelerated Orthodontics™ technology and products, is excited to announce it has reached agreement with Promed, for developing the Irish market. OrthoPulse® is a clinically-proven medical device that uses low levels of light energy to stimulate the bone surrounding the roots of teeth and facilitate tooth movement, thus reducing treatment time … Read more
The Centre for Advanced Dental Research & Care, a clinical and research partnership between Sinai Health System and the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, with the philanthropic and leadership support of dentalcorp, was announced today. Dedicated to addressing some of the most misunderstood and complex dental, periodontal and orofacial conditions, the Centre will be … Read more
Following three years of planning and deliberation, the Toronto Chapter of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity has unveiled a project to build a geriatric dental clinic at the Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto. Seniors are the fastest growing patient population and highly vulnerable to oral disease. Many are physically and medically unable to access care. … Read more
Terrence J. Griffin, DMD, a periodontist in Boston, has been installed as the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP’s) President during its 102ndAnnual Meeting, held Sept. 10-13, 2016, in San Diego. Other newly installed AAP leaders include President-elect Steven R. Daniel, DDS, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Vice President Richard T. Kao, DDS, PhD, of Cupertino, Calif., and … Read more
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) issued seven special recognitions to members for their contributions to the periodontics. The awardees were honored at a ceremony that took place during the AAP’s 102nd Annual Meeting, held Sept. 10-13 in San Diego. “The Academy is happy to recognize members whose contributions have helped to strengthen the study … Read more
Biolux Research, developer of OrthoPulse®, is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Schulman Study Group in an agreement to promote and provide innovative photobiomodulation products to Schulman orthodontic practices and patients. The Schulman Study Group is a nationally-recognized association of prominent orthodontic practices. Membership is extended exclusively by invitation to sustain the same high … Read more
The peak business organisation representing manufacturers and suppliers of dental products, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), has welcomed and strongly endorsed the Australian Government’s response to the review of medicines and medical device regulation. “ADIA has been a vocal proponent for reforms to ensure that the medical device regulatory framework is based on a risk … Read more
Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company ™, concluded 2016’s SIROWORLD: The Ultimate Dental Meeting on Saturday, Aug 13. The event closed after three days of countless networking opportunities, comprehensive and educational clinical content, a wide-ranging trade show floor and exceptional entertainment. SIROWORLD commenced on Thursday, Aug. 11, with more than 4,000 dental professionals eagerly arriving … Read more
Abstract Diode lasers have become more widely used in dental clinical practice and have demonstrated a safe effective method for treatment in and around implants that require soft tissue modification to either expose the implant for the restorative phase or reshape the gingival margins for esthetics. The article will discuss the methods that have been … Read more
Digital dentistry has been embraced in our daily practice from the use of digital radiography to the fabrication of CAD/CAM restorations. The transformation in office economics, treatment philosophy, staff productivity and case presentation which accompany this shift in practice are issues worthy of serious attention, but space does not permit further exploration here. Orthodontics has … Read more
This year, the most prestigious award for dental industry companies, will transition sponsorship from the Pride Institute to the newly launched Cellerant Consulting Group, founded by Dr. Lou Shuman. The Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award, formerly known as The Pride “Best of Class” Technology Award, recognizes innovative game changing technology offerings, services and devices. … Read more
Responding to an exponentially increasing number of online tutorials and websites, that claim to teach consumers how to straighten their own teeth, the American Association of Orthodontics has issued a series of television and radio public service announcements warning about the risks associated with do-it-yourself orthodontics. Most homemade braces consist of a combination of paper … Read more
The future of dental practice transitions across Canada has never been brighter. Beginning this Fall, Tier Three Brokerage will now have operations coast-to-coast. Bill Henderson, Tier Three’s President, announced the expansion this week, with the addition of very high profile representatives across Western Canada. “We are delighted to be bringing Tier Three’s unique approach to … Read more
Finding Invading Markers for Oral Cancer Assistant Professor Marco Magalhaes 0T9 PhD, IT5 MSc OP/OM wants to put a stop to the stressful and expensive guessing game over which premalignant oral lesions will develop into cancer. His work on so-called invadopodia markers in tissues, which could lead to a reliable oral cancer test, has earned … Read more
Sunstar Americas recently celebrated its fifteenth year of honoring North America’s outstanding dental hygienists. The oral health care leader and RDH magazine joined forces to create the Award of Distinction program in 2002. Since then, 113 dental hygienists have been recognized for their success and accomplishments in the field of dental hygiene. The four most … Read more
Futuredontics® announced that company founder Fred Joyal is hosting a free webinar for dental professionals called “Facebook Rules the World – You Just Live In It.” This special live presentation will deliver the hard truths why dental practice marketing simply can’t survive without the #1 social media site. The hour-long webinar will be held on … Read more
Personable, Inc., the leading document management solutions provider, launched its Dentrix Connected version of ScanWriter, for Dentrix® users, at the 2016 California Dental Association Presents Conference in San Francisco, California, on Thursday, September 8, 2016. ScanWriter Dentrix Edition, a software program that automates intelligent data collection from Dentrix to various accounting software, including QuickBooks, improves … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity’s (AO) Winnipeg, Manitoba, chapter to announce that its members have begun providing free dental care to Holocaust survivors in need as part of the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program. The program was launched in November 2014 in response to … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation has today released a white paper ‘Dental Caries Prevention and Management’ under the banner of its Caries Prevention Partnership with Colgate. The paper outlines strategies to prevent and manage dental caries (tooth decay) through concerted action by oral health professionals, policymakers and the general public. Dr Patrick Hescot, FDI President, said, … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program will be hosting its 4th annual Virtual Race for Smiles, October 14 – 16, 2016. The Virtual Race for Smiles occurs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is intended to raise awareness of domestic violence as well as raise funds to support … Read more