ClearDent and Excell Practice Management are hosting the 5th annual “Best of Both Worlds” event from November 11-14, 2015 and it is filling up faster than ever. This year, the event features more speakers, more sessions covering more diverse subjects, and will be held in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico. Attendees will be staying at one … Read more
Dr Patrick Hescot is the new President of FDI World Dental Federation. He began his two-year mandate on 24 September, following an inauguration ceremony during the meeting of the FDI General Assembly, the federation’s governing body, in Bangkok. Commenting his inauguration, FDI President Hescot said: “To take on the mandate of FDI President requires energy … Read more
The World Congress on Controversies in Dentistry (CoDent): Debates on Implantology will take place from November 3rd – 5th, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. CoDent is committed to open debate and discussion on the critical issues facing dentistry and dentists. In the history of dental medicine, few topics have engendered more controversy than dental implants. For … Read more
For the first time in 30 years, an ADA member will serve as President-elect of the FDI World Dental Federation. Dr. Kathy Kell, Iowa, won the chief election on September 24th at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Kell said, “I’d like to thank the American Dental … Read more
Carestream Dental is pleased to announce that Jack van’t Groenewout (Jack Vant) has accepted the position of general manager for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, he will oversee the design and execution of the company’s imaging and software growth strategies in the United States and Canada. Jack first began his career in healthcare … Read more
Stanley Bergman Honored for Leading Company’s Longstanding Commitment to Advancing Access to Oral 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 Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, has … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) joins other members of Canada’s Health Action Lobby (HEAL) to remind federal leaders that Canadians want government to make the challenges facing our health-care system a priority. Public opinion research consistently reveals that Canadians care deeply about finding the sustainable and cost-effective options that will enhance our national health. … Read more
Worldwide Leader of Digital Dental Innovations Delivers an Unforgettable Extravaganza of Unsurpassed Hands-On Learning and First-Class Entertainment Sirona Dental Inc.’s CEREC® 30th (C30) Anniversary celebration exceeded expectations, further establishing Sirona as the leader in digital dentistry. The CAD/CAM extravaganza, hosted at the The Venetian® and The Palazzo® in Las Vegas, spanned three days of … Read more
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust today released the 2015 Kelly Report on Health Disparities in America, which examines the causes and impact of health disparities among minorities. Compiled by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who chairs the CBC Health Braintrust, the report includes a comprehensive set of legislative and policy recommendations to reduce health … Read more
COLTENE, a global manufacturer of dental consumables, becomes a new material partner for SIRONA’s leading CAD/CAM system CEREC. Under the brand name BRILLIANT Crios, the new “Reinforced Composite Blocs” for chairside manufactured permanent inlays, onlays, full anatomical crowns and veneers will be launched in Q1 2016. COLTENE is placing special emphasis on composite as a … Read more
DENTSPLY and Sirona enter into definitive merger agreementDENTSPLY International Inc. (“DENTSPLY”) and Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. (“Sirona”) announced today that Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement which will result in the world’s leading manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. The combination will create a combined company with … Read more
Despite provocative reporting and sensational headlines, the American Association of Endodontists today said there is no evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be spread from person to person by direct contact, or through any dental procedures or dental instruments. “There is no evidence that root canal treatment poses a risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,” said AAE … Read more
Drs. William Calnon, Edward Green, Frank Maggio to serve on ADAF Executive Committee The ADA Foundation this week elected four new members to its Board of Directors, including dental industry representatives from Johnson & Johnson and DENTSPLY, and also elected three current Board members to its Executive Committee. “We are honored to welcome four new … Read more
On Saturday, September 26th Davis Orthodontics, will be hosting its 1st ever Kids’ Charity Street Hockey Tournament, a 4-on-4 knockout style tournament geared towards kids 8-16 years of age, with all proceeds from this event going to Tali’s Fund, a non-profit at the Hospital for Sick Kids, which was created in loving memory, of Tali … Read more
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Program Helps Boost Children’s Confidence By Providing Classroom Essentials To help build the confidence of many underserved children who would otherwise return to the classroom without essential school supplies or new clothes, 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, … Read more
Canada’s dental hygienists call on all levels of government to take steps to minimize the potential negative public health consequences of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), particularly for youth. In its recently released Position Statement on E-Cigarettes, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) asserts that a ban on e-cigarettes sales to minors, a ban on flavourings in … Read more
Losing a tooth just isn’t as lucrative as it used to be. The Tooth Fairy is leaving an average of $3.19 (U.S.) per tooth under kids’ pillows this year, according to an annual Tooth Fairy survey by Visa out this month. A visit from the Tooth Fairy was more lucrative back in 2010, when Dwayne … Read more
Demand for Smarter Hiring Solutions Spurs International Expansion Today DentalPost, the dental industry’s premier online and mobile job board, announces its expansion into Canada offering data driven innovations for dental professionals looking to make connections and create teams that excel. This marks the brand’s first international product with additional market launches planned in the coming … Read more
Sirona to Deliver CAD/CAM Users with a Comprehensive Learning Curriculum Across a Wide Diversity of Educational Tracks of Their Choosing Sirona Dental, Inc., the worldwide leader and pioneer of digital dentistry, will provide dental professionals with the highest level of education at its widely anticipated CEREC® 30th (C30) Anniversary Celebration. The three-day CAD/CAM extravaganza … Read more