IntroductionEctopic eruption is defined as a disturbance in which a tooth does not follow its usual path of eruption.1 Maxillary canines are one of the most common ectopically erupting teeth, second only to third molars,2 and of importance, once displaced palatally, most result in impactions.3,4 The ratio of palatal to buccal canine impactions is 8:1 … Read more
IntroductionFrom the mid- 1980s and throughout the early 1990s there was an explosion of infection control recommendations from dental regulatory agencies, national and provincial dental associations and various speciality disciplines. This excess had as its primary function the prevention of the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C during the practice of dentistry. Following … Read more
I can still vividly remember when I and over 100 other trembling students sat for the dreaded chalk carving dental admission test at the University of Toronto. It was a stifling hot summer day and we were all marched into a large lab, with no air conditioning, in the basement of the dental school. A … Read more
A major new report provides the reasons.
IntroductionFrom the mid- 1980s and throughout the early 1990s there was an explosion of infection control recommendations from dental regulatory agencies, national and provincial dental associations and various speciality disciplines. This excess had as its primary function the prevention of the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C during the practice of dentistry. Following … Read more
IntroductionEctopic eruption is defined as a disturbance in which a tooth does not follow its usual path of eruption.1 Maxillary canines are one of the most common ectopically erupting teeth, second only to third molars,2 and of importance, once displaced palatally, most result in impactions.3,4 The ratio of palatal to buccal canine impactions is 8:1 … Read more
Dental industry veteran brings extensive experience in hand-piece sales and marketing Leading dental equipment manufacturer NSK Dental LLC announced today that it has named industry veteran Colan Rogers as its president. Mr. Rogers, who brings over 20 years of experience in the dental industry, was most recently Director of Institutional Sales for Henry Schein Special … Read more
Limited Time Offer: Fourth Staff Member Receives Free Tuition for Digital Dentistry Extravaganza In preparation of its highly anticipated CEREC® 30th (C30) Anniversary Celebration, Sirona Dental, Inc., the worldwide leader and pioneer of digital dentistry, is currently offering C30 attendees a great deal on staff registration. Doctors can now register three practice members with … Read more
Canada’s dental hygienists call on all federal parties to commit to addressing the costly issue of limited access to preventive oral care in Canada. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) says that inadequate government supports for dental treatment and oral care, particularly for First Nations and Inuit peoples as well as Canadian seniors, have created … Read more
Consistent with 3M’s strategy to increase customer relevance, the company has announced the formation of 3M Oral Care, combining the former 3M ESPE Dental and 3M Unitek Orthodontics into a single new division, led by Business Manager, Drew McCallum, effective immediately. “The newly created 3M Oral Care division will build on our core brands and … Read more
Medal to Recognize Excellence in Expanding Access to Care for the Underserved Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today the creation of the Henry Schein Cares Medal, which will be awarded annually to organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding … Read more
Every year the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Professional Education Committee (PEC) pushes the envelope when it comes to offering dental professionals the very best in comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education at the Annual AACD conference. This year, the PEC has torn the envelope up, thrown it out the window, and opted for a completely reimagined … Read more
Laura Henry knew things were not okay with her 13-year-old son, Khaden. Like most parents, Henry is an expert at reading her child’s smile, studying each prideful beam and bashful grin for signs that he’s truly happy. And from looking at recent photos, Henry could tell that Khaden was self-conscious. “All of his smiles were … Read more
Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive and The Ohio State University, Division of Periodontology, Award Recognizes Year’s Best in Periodontal Clinical Research by Students in Dentistry Recognizing the year’s best clinical research in periodontology by students in dentistry, Colgate-Palmolive and The Ohio State University’s College of Dentistry, Division of Periodontology recently announced the 2015 International Periodontal Research Competition … Read more
Some areas that top the nation for unemployment also fare worst in a health measure that can keep people from getting jobs — missing teeth. West Virginia is the starkest example. Not only did it have the highest jobless rate in June, but it also holds the dubious distinction of having the most working-age adults … Read more
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In October, the American Dental Association (ADA) will host a first-of-its kind meeting about the current issues involved in genetic testing and the expectations for genetics in dentistry. Dental practitioners and leaders of professional dental organizations are encouraged to attend the upcoming conference, currently scheduled for October 28-29, at the Association Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. … Read more
Join us for a world-class educational conference focusing on the most current research and clinical applications relating to your implant practice success, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders. Experience hands-on equipment lab with the most advanced products, plus fellowship and fun! A must for clinicians who offer periodontic or implant treatment options, or … Read more
New Study Shows Dental Treatment during Pregnancy is Safe It’s safe for pregnant women to undergo dental treatment with local anesthetics, according to a new study published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). “Our study identified no evidence to show that dental treatment with anesthetics is harmful during … Read more
With new Medicaid dental benefits, will emergency department use for oral care decline? According to the American Dental Association, about 8.3 million adults on Medicaid are eligible for expanded dental benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Still, many states do not provide dental coverage for these patients, who may use the emergency department for dental … Read more