Introduction Both chairside and laboratory digital technologies in dentistry are rapidly changing the way crown and bridge restorations are being fabricated for our patients. Traditional indirect techniques have always presented an opportunity to introduce inaccuracies into the fabrication process. Some of these potential errors include: 1) incorrect water-powder ratios of the dental stone, 2) hygroscopic … Read more
Cefla Medical Equipment, a subsidiary of Europe’s number one dental unit manufacturer, has announced that Brian Vujnovich has joined its team as Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for the Western US market. Before accepting his new position at Cefla, Vujnovich had worked as Senior Account Executive for an industry-leading imaging, CAD/CAM, software and practice management … Read more
Premier® Dental Products Company is excited to announce our new website. Online viewers are greeted with a fresh new look, improved functionality and easy access to essential resources such as a video library, product literature, education, SDS sheets, new product announcements and more. The site’s design reflects the importance of having a comprehensive resource for … Read more
Problems are encountered by most people every single day. Their easiest option is to simply back away from the situation, and to focus on more readily manageable issues. This is the most common direction, the path of least resistance and stress. It is often not, however, the most effective decision. Dentists, in particular, are trained … Read more
Company Joins 20 Supplier Partners to Provide Personal Hygiene Products and Related Items for People Receiving Treatment Far from Home Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced that it has joined 20 of its supplier partners to … Read more
A man accused of making false teeth from modelling clay says a petition filed against him by three dental regulatory organizations in British Columbia is cruel and unnecessary. Matthew Block says in a B.C. Supreme Court document filed by his girlfriend that he has already informed the petitioners he will never again offer any dental-related services. “Mr. Block has … Read more
Henry Schein Cares Foundation Funds Program With $90,000 Donation; Dedication Takes Place During Ribbon Cutting of New Dental Operatory Supported by Company’s $250,000 Donation of Health Care Products and Equipment Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined Northwell Health yesterday to officially dedicate the Henry Schein Oral Health Navigator Program, an innovative initiative designed to help … Read more
UCLA–First 5 LA initiative aims to improve California’s low rates of child dental services An innovative program that serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, the UCLA–First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, has more than tripled preventive dental visits for children from birth to age 5, according to a new policy brief by … Read more
Firm from Bremen joins Germany’s elite group of innovative companies/Award to be presented by Top 100 mentor Ranga Yogeshwar Bremen – The 23rd Top 100 awards for Germany’s most innovative SMEs are about to be presented, and this year, the BEGO Group is joining this elite group. The Bremen-based firm took part in a rigorous, scientific … Read more
Dentsply Sirona announced a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of privately held MIS Implants Technologies Ltd., Barlev (Israel), a dental implant systems manufacturer headquartered in northern Israel. “MIS is uniquely positioned to address the value segment of the implant market in both its home region and around the globe. It is … Read more
An analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and the leading cause of cancer death Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease—also known as gum disease—might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The report, published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, found that individuals with periodontal disease … Read more
Nobel Biocare today welcomes dental professionals from around the world to the iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City, US, for the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2016. The program for the sellout event, which runs until June 26, features lectures, hands-on training and master classes from the world’s leading experts in implant dentistry. Under … Read more
Anesthesia Progress – The stress that oral surgery patients experience during a procedure can cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure during operations. To avoid these side effects, surgeons often request sedation or general anesthesia for their patients. However, finding the right dose of anesthetic can be its own challenge, especially when the dosage needed … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced the completion of a 50 percent equity investment in One Piece Corp., a subsidiary of J. Morita Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of dental equipment and … Read more
Pioneer of the revolutionary total body fitness phenomenon will lead fitness activities during the inaugural ultimate dental meeting Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, announced the addition of internationally recognized fitness instructor and founder of Tae Bo® Fitness Billy Blanks® to the agenda of health and fitness activities occurring at SIROWORLD in Orlando, Florida. Blanks … Read more
Kess Recognized for His Commitment to Establishing Public-Private Partnerships to Advance the Dental Industry and His Decades of Mentorship to Future Leaders in Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that Steven W. Kess, Vice … Read more
Abstract Administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block is a routine technique in clinical practice. Despite mid-century advancements in armamentarium alloy properties, responsible for a significant decline in needle fracture incidence, cases of needle fracture upon local anesthesia administration continue to be reported. Techniques of prevention are paramount. Management of retrieval may pose a challenge … Read more
Introduction Patients who are partially edentulous and have a severely resorbed anterior mandibular ridge, either acquired or developmental, often present with significant and challenging problems. These problems include inadequate bone volume for implant supported anterior mandibular fixed prosthetic reconstruction. These deficiencies in bone create significant reconstruction issues for the both the surgical and restorative implant … Read more
Introduction Alcohol and drug dependence is an ongoing worldwide problem. The effects of alcohol kill 3.3 million people every year. This amounts to 5.9% of all deaths.1 Alcoholic liver disease is at an all time high level, and alcohol is now the third leading cause of ill health after tobacco and high blood pressure in … Read more
New Fund Will Enable MedShare to Expedite the Shipment of Medical Supplies and Equipment to Disaster-Affected Areas Throughout the World Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, recently joined MedShare in Atlanta to announce that it is the first … Read more