President of India to inaugurate FDI 2014 Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Honorable President of India, has gracioucly accepted the invitation to inaugurate the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Annual World Dental Congress to take place on Thursday 11 September 2014. FDI 2014: Already over 10,000 registrations Can you afford not to be part of … Read more
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, announces Mr. Frank Napoli as their new Vice President of Operations. Mr. Napoli will be responsible for all facets of Air Techniques’ utility and digital imaging product line production. Mr. Napoli has held a number of executive roles with global renowned companies over the … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts was host to the prestigious TEREC, NA association- a strategic alliance of leading North American independently owned dental laboratories. Their 3 day meeting included presentations by representatives of Custom Automated Prosthetics, LMT, and BEGO USA. TEREC NA continues to reach out to the leading companies and associations in the world for the latest … Read more
At the General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) in Cape Town, South Africa, the 2014 IADR/Straumann Award in Regenerative Periodontal Medicine was presented to Professor Mark Bartold in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the field. Professor Bartold has authored more than 230 scientific articles, a number of which focus on … Read more
“Made in Canada” means more than just development and manufacturing. Research and analysis are significant contributors to the Canadian “face” of the dental profession. Dental students and recent graduates put a tremendous amount of effort into table clinics and posters. These presentations are often overlooked by practitioners. In this space, the editor has selected a … Read more
It is estimated that there are 640,000 people diagnosed with oral cancer annually on a worldwide basis. In North America, oral and pharyngeal cancers will claim one person every hour of every day. All too often, oral cancer is detected late, when the necessary interventions are profound and the prognosis pessimistic. It is essential to … Read more
Diode lasers have gained in popularity over the last few years in dental offices because of their low cost, portability, reliability and simplicity of use. Diode lasers range in wavelength from 810nm-1064nm, and they are well absorbed in hemoglobin, pigments, and melanin, making these lasers excellent soft tissue “handpieces” that can ablate tissues while maintaining … Read more
INTRODUCTIONManual and pedal handpieces of various types have existed for centuries. The 1940s development of low-speed electric belt-driven handpieces generated significantly increased dental treatment efficiency and accuracy.1 In the late 1950s, high-speed dental handpieces quickly replaced belt-driven handpieces, and revolutionized cavity preparation and dental procedures.1 The high–speed air turbine handpiece has been the primary instrument … Read more
The “waiting room” has always been the weak link in dental patient management. The patient is alone or with other patients. There is no representative of the dental team present. Waiting room time is inherently not a positive experience for patients who may be anxious about treatment, discomfort, and finances. These concerns may be negatively … Read more
There are many reasons for the replacement of restorations including esthetics, loss of anatomical form, fracture and loss. Secondary caries is, however, the major factor.1-3 The detection of secondary caries in its early stages is not easy,4 especially with current detection methods including radiography, explorer and visual examination. Discoloration next to the restoration or ditched … Read more
The author has informally surveyed 180 dental assistants about evacuation cleaning, gaining a profound sense of how challenging a job it is to manage vacuum traps and suctions systems. Every practitioner and member of the dental team knows that a healthy suction is essential for all patient procedures. Regular evacuation cleaning is part of most … Read more
The rapid development of dental technology and equipment has moved the profession rapidly forward over the past 60 years. These changes have made the practice of dentistry far more efficient and physically easier for the dentist, and far more comfortable and less threatening for the patient. When utilized as indicated, technology can be highly effective. … Read more
ERGONOMIC ROLE OF DECLINATION ANGLEThe first ergonomic loupes with an adjustable declination angle option were introduced in 1993 (SurgiTel, a Division of General Scientific Corporation). This feature was specifically designed to prevent posture-related pain or injuries for dentists. Within several years an question arose: Are surgical telescopes (loupes) a posture maker or posture breaker?1 The … Read more
Oral care providers must provide effective oral hygiene and prevention programs to their Medically Compromised Patients. These programs represent a rather varied and complex range of options, both in materials and regimens. The following is a general overview of a comprehensive range of tools, products and resources that support this group of patients, providing them … Read more
OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate) is a new agent in dentistry indicated for the reversal of soft tissue anesthesia and associated deficits resulting from intraoral anesthetic and vasoconstrictor application.1 OraVerse is currently sold in the United States and Germany with availability in Canada beginning Fall, 2014. PHENTOLAMINE MESYLATEPhentolamine mesylate (PM) is an alpha adrenergic blocker that competitively … Read more
Three-day consensus workshop provides clinical recommendations for treating advanced gum disease The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) held its first-ever consensus workshop on regenerative therapies for periodontal disease titled “Enhancing Periodontal Health Through Regenerative Approaches” on June 1-4, 2014, at the Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago. Fifty-two periodontal experts hailing from the United States, Brazil, … Read more
Acquisition strengthens dental portfolio and adds high growth animal healthcare to business platform Kerr Corporation, a global manufacturer of dental products, announced today that it has acquired DUX Dental and Vettec Inc. to further expand its product portfolio and to better serve dental professionals and healthcare providers globally. DUX Dental is a manufacturer and distributor … Read more
Events Provide Training For Successfully Integrating Dental Sleep Medicine into the Practice Henry Schein Dental, the U.S. dental business of 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 a schedule of upcoming Sleep Complete™ Dental Sleep Medicine training … Read more
The very latest fundamental research findings, practice reports and innovative product solutions: From July 2 – 4, the focus will be firmly on what’s new in the world of laser dentistry at the World Congress for Laser Dentistry in Paris. As a global innovation leader for dental equipment, Sirona will be presenting the diode laser, … Read more
Aug. 8 – 9, Chicago A good night’s sleep is always a joy, but a night of snoring can make your sleep routine a chore. Patients who snore or suffer from sleep apnea should look to their dentist for relief, so the American Dental Association (ADA) is offering a course that can teach dentists and … Read more