It has been said that people have to see it to believe it. Cable television shows now feature young couples searching for run-down homes they can purchase for a bargain and then transform into the house of their dreams. The properties may appear hopeless, but the realtors can often envision the potential in their own … Read more
Malocclusions in children is an increasing problem, which in many cases is misdiagnosed. A recent study reported that around 90 percent of the children in primary and early mixed dentition present signs of a developing malocclusion.1 The current knowledge in oral biology permits to identify several factors associated with a developing malocclusions. Oral dysfunctions present … Read more
Enhancing the quality of pharmacy care in BC is a priority for the College of Pharmacists of BC as it begins to roll out initiatives that will ultimately lead to better health outcomes for patients. These initiatives are part of the regulatory authority for pharmacy’s new strategic plan, being released to the public for the … Read more
ASMEP-ETI, a French Organization for medium-sized companies, presented its 13th Annual Awards on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014. A panel awarded Mr. Olivier Schiller, owner of Septodont, the Award for “Endurance and Transmission.” The Award represents the hard work of the global Septodont Group and the Schiller family who have lead the company to become a … Read more
The colour of your smile is under scrutiny, from other people, the media and even your own reflection in the mirror. Tooth whitening procedures are more popular than ever, and all over the country, every day, members of the public purchase a tooth whitening procedure to enhance the colour of their teeth. On the internet, … Read more
Five Tips to Prevent Facial Injuries with Simple Sports Safety Precautions Five of the nation’s top dental associations want to remind young athletes to play it safe by wearing a mouth guard during recreational and organized sports this spring. Research estimates that about 2 percent of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually … Read more
ROI announces new services and staff ROI Corporation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with big changes. ROI has added Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute certified real estate appraisals to their list of services and a new Broker of Record has joined the team. Ryan Baldeo, ROI Corporation’s Financial Analyst, will begin to offer property appraisals utilizing … Read more
The 2014 Pacific Dental Conference was a great success, with over 12,700 participants. We invite you to see selected highlights from the busy exhibit floor with interviews from some of the leading dental companies. Be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2015 PDC – March 5th through 7th 2015! To view the highlights please click … Read more
Women’s 4th ANNUAL WEEKEND DENTAL Conference JUNE 5-7, 2014 Whiter, Brighter, Healthier Teeth How to Restore Your Health; Reduce Stress and Decrease Belly Fat Successful Endodontics: Restorative Considerations Before, During, and After Endodontic Treatment Sharpen Your Artistic Edge and Create Life Changing Smiles Women to Women – A Collaborative Approach to Financing and Investing As You … Read more
After receiving the Good Design Award, inEos X5 has now been presented with the iF Design Award. The functional and esthetic design of the 5-axis extraoral scanner makes it stand out from the great number of high-quality competitor entries.Sirona, the dental equipment manufacturer from Bensheim, Germany, has once again received the renowned iF product design … Read more
The ADA Practice Institute is pleased to announce that Pamela M. Porembski, D.D.S. has accepted the position of Director, Council on Dental Practice in the Practice Institute. In her new role, Dr. Porembski oversees activities of the Council and its affiliated interagency efforts. Dr. Porembski previously served the Council as a senior manager and focused … Read more
April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 6–12. Sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), a national organization representing more than 26,800 dental hygienists across the country, NDHW™ is a perfect opportunity to take up the … Read more
The ADA Foundation (ADAF) is proud to announce that Dr. Rafael Bowen of the Foundation’s Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center (VRC) in Gaithersburg, Md., is the recipient of the 2014 American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Distinguished Scientist Award. The award, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, annually recognizes a scientist “who has contributed outstanding research of particular … Read more
Oral cancer is the world’s 8th most common cancer and the 3rd most common cancer in Southeast Asia 30% of adults aged 65-74 years have lost all their natural teeth The mouth can reflect the state of general health. The first symptoms of HIV/AIDS, leukaemia, and diabetes amongst other diseases often manifest in … Read more
A new 3D imaging technique could help prevent teeth and jaw problems through early intervention by identifying incoming wisdom teeth, crowded teeth, and malocclusion – all before they have time to start. The findings lay the groundwork and could have future impact on oral health-related quality of life. Working with scientists on the Biomedical Imaging … Read more
Specialists and generalists practicing implant dentistry came together from 45 countries to share best practices, coordinate optimal patient care
On March 20, oral health professionals in 75 countries around the world will celebrate healthy smiles as part of World Oral Health Day (WOHD). Organized by the World Dental Federation, this annual event is designed to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining good oral health across the lifespan. “Oral health is essential to overall … Read more
Cuts by the previous Australian Government to public dental and oral health services have driven down sales of products to dentists and allied oral healthcare professionals. That’s the key finding from the Australian Dental Industry Intelligence Report, the nation’s most authoritative assessment of the market for dental products and services. It is published by the … Read more
Partnership Offers Dental Practices Using the CS 3500 Laboratory Support for Restorations Carestream Dental has partnered with MicroDental Laboratories to offer practices using CS 3500 intraoral scannersthe ability to fabricate a range of dental restorations at any of their in-network labs. Accordingly, dental practices can now send image data captured with the … Read more