General Practice

Colgate-Palmolive and CDHA Award 20 Academic Admission Scholarships to Dental Hygiene Students

by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)& Colgate-Palmolive

As part of its ongoing efforts to support the education of dental hygiene professionals, Colgate-Palmolive has established anannual academic admission scholarship, administered in partnership with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), to assist students enrolled in dental hygiene programs. The following students have each received a $500 scholarship under this year’s program: School Name APLUS … Read more

American Academy of Periodontology to Host Technology-focused Conference in Chicago

by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

Dental team collaboration, shared learning are among event highlights The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will host its annual Spring Conference at the Hilton Chicago on May 2-3, 2015. This year’s theme, “Embracing Technology to Enhance Your Clinical Practice,” will equip periodontists, general dentists, hygienists, and office staff with the insight on how to integrate … Read more

DIAMYNT Gives Stars Another Reason to Smile at The Grammy Awards(R)

by MyntSmile

MyntSmile, the ingenious cosmetic dental company that has revolutionized the oral health industry is reaching for the stars. MyntSmile’s highly sought-after product – DIAMYNT Porcelain Veneer Toothpaste – will take center stage in the gift bags for select celebrities at the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards® on February 8, 2015. A one-year supply of DIAMYNT Porcelain … Read more

The brave new world of dental technology: all the trends at the International Dental Show 2015

by IDS

 At a high level: progress for dentists – analogue and digital production alternatives – innovative methods and materials for the laboratory – a focal topic at IDS. Good teamwork between the practice and the laboratory is an important prerequisite for complex implant and prosthetics treatments. The dental technician, as a materials specialist, makes his specialist … Read more

Updated Guideline Indicates Preventative Antibiotic Use Not Recommended Prior to Dental Treatment for Most Patients with Prosthetic Joints

by The American Dental Association

Journal of the American Dental Association Features Guidance An updated ADA clinical practice guideline, last evaluated in 2012, finds that in general, for patients with prosthetic joint implants, the use of prophylactic antibiotics, or antibiotics administered to prevent the risk of infection, are not recommended prior to dental procedures to prevent prosthetic joint infection (PJIs). … Read more

“Fred Joyal Presents: When Bad Things Happen to Good Websites”

by Futuredontics

Futuredontics®, the nation’s leading provider of dental marketing services, has released a new short video by company founder Fred Joyal entitled “When Bad Things Happen to Good Websites.” Dentists and dental practice management professionals can watch the 3 minute video for free at www.futuredontics.com/webchecklist. For mroe please visit: http://www.futuredontics.com.

Dr. Jonathan Shenkin Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award to Improve Oral Health in Belarus

by Boston University

The United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently announced that Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric DentistryJonathan Shenkin has been awarded a … Read more

Mounting Evidence Demonstrates Improved Cognitive Function From Cocoa Flavanol Consumption

by Cocoa Flavanols

A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) adds to the growing body of evidence demonstrating that cognitive function is improved with a diet high in cocoa flavanols—a group of naturally occurring bioactives found in fresh cocoa beans.  It is normal for cognitive function to slightly deteriorate with age. Memory capacity … Read more

ADA Foundation Names Dr. Thomas C. Hart Director of the ADAF Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center

by ADA Foundation (ADAF)

The ADA Foundation (ADAF) has named Dr. Thomas C. Hart as the new director of the ADAF Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center (VRC). His tenure at the helm of the VRC will begin April 2, 2015. A distinguished scientist, academic, researcher and mentor, Dr. Hart currently serves as professor of periodontics and director of Craniofacial … Read more

Dalhousie suspends 13 dentistry students from clinic amid Facebook scandal

by CBC News

Thirteen Dalhousie University dentistry students who belonged to a controversial Facebook group have been temporarily suspended from clinical activities, pending consideration by the faculty of dentistry’s academic standards class committee. The announcement by the Halifax university was made today as it reopened following the holiday break, but the decision to suspend the men was made … Read more

Timothy A. Brown Awarded Esteemed Designation

by ROI Corporation

Jackie Joachim, Chief Operating Officer, ROI Corporation is pleased to announce that Timothy A. Brown, President and CEO, ROI Corporation has been awarded a Fellowship (FRI) in the prestigious Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC). To become a fellow in the REIC a candidate must complete extensive, voluntary continuing education in ethics, legal matters and … Read more

Students demanding action over misogynistic social media posts

by Oral health

Dentistry students at Nova Scotia’s Dalhousie University have come under fire over misogynistic social media posts against women. The posts to a Facebook group titled the ‘Class of DDS 2015 Gentlemen’, which has since been removed from the social networking site, included some referring to aggressive sex and using chloroform and nitrous oxide on women. … Read more

Ten Years of SICAT – 3D Planning and Treatment Solutions

by Sirona

In November, SICAT, the specialist in dental 3D planning and treatment solutions, celebrated its tenth birthday – „a success story from conception to startup to a valuable member of the Sirona family,“ describes Stefan Hehn, Vice President of Imaging Systems at Sirona, at the anniversary reception. The business idea had its origin in medicine. Jochen … Read more

Sirona Group Named Top Employer 2015

by SIRONA

For the second year in a row, Sirona’s excellent human resources policy and very good working conditions have earned recognition in China. At an award ceremony in Shanghai on December 15, Sirona China received the prestigious award “Top Employer China 2015”. Each year, the Top Employers Institute honors excellent employers around the world. Important criteria … Read more

Henry Schein Vice President Dr. Robert Gottlander Becomes Lifetime Honorary Member of the American College of Prosthodontists

by Henry Schein

Robert Gottlander, DDS, has become a lifetime honorary member of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). He was recognized during the 44th Annual Session of the American College of Prosthodontists in New Orleans from Nov. 5-8, 2014. “Dr. Gottlander has had a major impact on oral health care, and particularly prosthodontics. He has been incredibly … Read more

The Greater New York Dental Meeting A Huge Success In 2014!

by Greater New York Dental Meeting

At our recently concluded 90th annual session, we are proud to announce the Greater New York Dental Meeting registered 53,772 attendees including 18,338 Dentists from all 50 states and 137 countries! Our inaugural World Implant EXPO exceeded our expectations. We hosted 2 seminars and 2 workshops each day to rave reviews. In 2015, we plan … Read more

ASDA’s Annual Session comes to Boston in February 2015

by American Student Dental Association (ASDA)

The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) will host its Annual Session in Boston, Feb. 18-21, 2015. Can you please share details about the event with your student members via your website, social media and/or e-newsletter? We hope to get students involved in organized dentistry early on so they remain active as new dentists and throughout … Read more

DEXIS Wins Another Group Of Peer-Elected Awards!

by DEXIS

The imaging products of DEXIS have garnered the “Best” in 3 categories—Digital X-ray Sensor, Digital Image Management Software, and Intra-oral Camera, of the 2014 Townie Choice Awards! A TCA winner for many years, this marks the fourth con-secutive year that this DEXIS trio of products has gained these particular accolades.DEXIS, a brand of the KaVo … Read more

Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Supports the Inuit Oral Health Action Plan

by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)

Healthier teeth are leading to healthier lives across Inuit Nunangat, thanks to Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s continued commitment to oral health. The latest initiative of Healthy Teeth, Healthy Lives: The Inuit Oral Health Action Plan saw the distribution of Inuit-specific handouts and activity sheets in English and Inuktitut. The materials, now available for download on ITK’s … Read more