The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, invites you to celebrate 50 years of exceptional education, innovative research and the development of socially responsible leaders at Schulich Dentistry at the Dentistry 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Join us as we pay tribute to the Founding Dean, Dr. Wesley Dunn and celebrate the leadership of … Read more
The nation’s leading organization for dental hygienists highlights the work and service of the profession’s finest during its annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. More than 2,100 individuals gathered in Nashville, Tenn., June 17-23, 2015, for the 2015 American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Center for Lifelong Learning at the 92nd Annual Session. The ADHA is proud … Read more
If you are you looking for ways to build your practice and differentiate it from others in your area then Canada’s ToothFairy “Practice of Distinction Program” can help you! The “Practice of Distinction” program provides dentists with marketing tools, educational resources, and community programs that highlight your commitment to oral health. It will enable you to enhance your … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to announce the launch of www.dentalhygienecanada.ca— a website containing a wealth of information for the general public about dental hygiene and oral health. The site features oral health facts and FAQs, information sheets and other resources, as well as a children’s educational area with lots of fun … Read more
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Henry Schein again partner together to showcase the latest technologies and advancements in dental hygiene at the profession’s largest gathering in the U.S. On June 19, 2015, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), in partnership with Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program was recently awarded a 2015 Power of A Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Power of A Awards showcase how associations leverage their unique resources to solve problems, advance industry/professional performance, kick start innovation, and improve world … Read more
Seasoned association executive brings broad-based knowledge in technology and continuing education, as well as extensive organizational development experience, to nation’s leading dental hygiene organization. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) today announced that Robert Moore, CAE, has been hired to serve as the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Moore will manage … Read more
The Donor: Michael Carabash The Gift: Joining Canadian dentists with Jamaica’s 1000 Smiles Project The Reason: To help impoverished people get dental care Michael Carabash was attending an awards ceremony last year in Toronto when he heard a presentation by a dentist who had volunteered extensively in developing countries. The dentist, Dr. Tim Milligan, said … Read more
Company Recognized for its Commitment to Community Outreach 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 it has been selected as the recipient of the Corporate Leader Award of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC). HKC is a … Read more
Colgate Funding Helps Train Dental Hygienists to Deliver Dental Health Workshop Today, Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals announced a $50,000 grant to help expand Oral Health America’s (OHA) Tooth Wisdom: Get Smart About Your Mouth workshop. This first-of-its-kind oral health education workshop empowers adults ages 65 and better to take charge of their oral health by learning … Read more
BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, today announced that its groundbreaking REPaiR periodontal protocol will be part of the scientific programme at Europerio 8, the world’s leading conference in periodontology and implant dentistry. The triennial conference organized by the European Federation of Periodontologytakes place in London June 3 – 6, 2015 … Read more
Early Bird Registration Extension and Preshow Program Now Available as Sirona Gears Up for the Industry’s Largest Dental Educational Festival In preparation for its upcoming CEREC© 30th (CEREC 30) Anniversary Celebration, Sirona Dental Inc. announced today that in addition to an informative preshow program now posted on www.CEREC30th.com, the event’s Early Bird Registration specials have been … Read more
Get 50% off great items for your practice at the Canada’s ToothFairy Online Auction! Please join us for the Canada’s ToothFairy Online Auction taking place June 3-12, 2015! Get valuable dental equipment, products and services for your practice at up to 50% off, as well as great gifts for yourself or a loved one including: … Read more
Award Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to Public Health 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, the Company’s Vice President of Global Professional Relations, received this year’s Harry Strusser Memorial Award. Presented annually by New … Read more
May was an exceptionally busy month due to the 68th World Health Assembly taking place at the United Nations Geneva headquarters, which requires a lot of preparation at FDI. It is an event where you can learn a lot from both official statements and private conversations. For my part, I certainly detected in the opening … Read more
My son and I were in Las Vegas at the Nascar Sprint race and the Richard Petty Driving Experience this past March. Besides watching Jeff Gordon set the top lap time, driving the Las Vegas Motor Speedway at 190mph, we were also fortunate enough to take the cars out on the track ourselves, following a … Read more
he article by J. Koziebrocki and D. Litwin (Oral Health, April 2015) discusses why being of good character is a requisite for licencing dentists. The authors suggest that regulatory bodies charged with assessing the good character of the Dalhousie dental students should consider the following: “does the activity in question, weighed against all of the … Read more
In February of 2012, many Canadians became aware of an issue that had been lying dormant for many years: drug shortages. Sandoz, a division of the Swiss giant pharmaceutical company, Novarits International, and located in Boucherville, QC, was forced to close much of its production due to regulatory pressure by the United States Federal Drug … Read more
AbstractElectronic cigarettes have seen a rapid rise in usage since their introduction. A vigorous debate is currently underway in healthcare and regulatory circles with regards to how they should be received. Worldwide regulatory bodies have taken a wide range of stances and there is conflicting advice from several authorities. This paper aims to focus on … Read more
Various mucosal abnormalities can be identified in the posterior oral cavity and oropharynx. It is not uncommon for individuals to identify lesions and bring it to the attention of their dentist. Often, they seek advice as the area causes discomfort, or simply because they are concerned for the potential of malignancy. This article reviews some … Read more