Introduction As people get older, their teeth get worn out, making a person look older than they actually are. Most of these individuals end up having more issues with their overall occlusion, which result in their problems not being solved by just giving them some new veneers. When their occlusion is really studied over, one … Read more
Case Study: 2011–2012You could say that I live in a strange country. When people come to our practice, most of them have only a vague understanding of what they need or want. Of course they all want beautiful and healthy teeth but that is too limited to act on. This patient was not like most … Read more
IntroductionDentistry and smile design is an art and a science. Subtle variations can make a smile look unique and better match the personality of the patient.1 Creating smiles that all look the same is undesirable and should match the size and body type of the patient.2 When you begin to study and analyze smiles deemed … Read more
With compelling stories of real-world cases, dental professionals a chance to witness how i-CAT cone beam 3D imaging help improve dental issues leading to a better quality of life. i-CAT, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, is proud to introduce a fresh new marketing microsite called “Their Story.” Through a fully-integrated multimedia campaign, the … 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, has donated essential health care products to its non-governmental organization (NGO) partner Direct Relief for victims of the devastating floods in Malawi. The floods have taken the lives of more than 176 … Read more
On the evening of the second show day of IDS 2015, the U.S. subsidiary office of Koelnmesse used the opportunity to honor long standing U.S. exhibitors for their proven loyalty to this event. As part of the U.S. reception, a total of 10 U.S. companies received awards for exhibiting at IDS 12 consecutive times. The … Read more
Established with the support of the Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC), Canada’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation of Canada™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating children’s preventable suffering from pediatric dental disease – the leading chronic disease affecting children in Canada. To mark the launch of Canada’s ToothFairy and to increase awareness, … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government for its $32 million investment in services to address mental health issues, chronic disease, and children’s oral health in Nunavut. This funding aims to improve access to care and reduce reliance on out-of-territory medical travel. CDHA and its members have been actively involved in oral … Read more
Futuredontics®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company, is hosting a free webinar for dentists and their staff called “Pain-Free Social Media.” Led by company founder Fred Joyal, this exclusive presentation offers dental professionals best practices for incorporating sites like Facebook, Google+ and Yelp into their marketing and reputation management strategies. The hour-long webinar will be … Read more
Around 138,500 visitors from 151 countries and 2,201 exhibitors from 56 countries at the International Dental Show 2015 – a further increased level of internationality and high decision-making competence of the visitors – an increased number of orders placed at the trade show – the industry demonstrates its innovative power and expects IDS to provide … Read more
Join #WOHD15 and Share Your Customized World Oral Health Day Poster Dental professionals from more than 70 countries will be honoring World Oral Health Day and its 2015 theme of “Smile for Life” on Friday, March 20. This year, a fun, new app provides participants with the ability to customize their own World Oral Health … Read more
Journées dentaires internationales du Québec 2015 will be held in Montreal from May 22nd to 26th The Journées dentaires internationales du Québec will take place this spring from May 22nd to 26th, 2015 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The annual meeting of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec expects to draw well over … Read more
This year sees more innovative events than ever before. They range from screenings of Charlie Chaplins The Dentist to a marathon to raise awareness of oral health. The new World Oral Health Day 2015 poster customisation appwill help support participating organisations. As World Oral Health Day 2015 approaches countries worldwide are preparing to celebrate in … Read more
Heraeus Kulzer and Dental Wings Announce Long-Term Development Partnership Laser Milling Technology Opens Up New OpportunitiesThe Hanau, Germany-based dental manufacturer Heraeus Kulzer and the Canadian digital specialist Dental Wings are breaking new ground in CAD/CAM manufacturing. At the 2015 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, the two companies will announce their partnership on a … Read more
Recognition Demonstrates Company’s Commitment to Ethical Leadership and Business Practices 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 recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical … Read more
On March 8, dental hygienists across Canada will join in the worldwide celebration of International Women’s Day. First established in 1911, this annual event commemorates women’s achievements while continuing the call for full gender equality in all facets of life. In Canada, this year’s International Women’s Day activities will highlight the important role of women … Read more
New WHO guidelines recommend reducing intake of “free sugars” to less than 10% of daily calories, or less than 5% for even more health benefits New guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that adults and children reduce their daily intake of “free sugars” to less than 10% of total calories. A further reduction … 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, announced today that its eighth annual Henry Schein Business of Dentistry Conference will be held from October 7 -10, 2015 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Under the … Read more
Recently I have been introduced to an emerging treatment modality called orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT). “Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is neuro-muscular re-education of the oral facial muscles through a series of exercises, to assist in the normalization of the developing or developed, craniofacial structures and function”. It is behavioral modification to eliminate dysfunctional habits. It works … Read more
Re: Articaine and paresthesia in dental anaesthesia: neurotoxicity or procedural trauma? (Toma et al., February 2015) It may seem odd for me to write a letter to you about an article that I recommended for publication, but that’s what I’m doing in order to provide some “sober second thoughts” to some of the assertions made … Read more