Huge fake dental equipment haul

More than 12,000 pieces of illegal dental equipment have been seized in the UK in the past six months. The products, ranging from drills to X-rays, were counterfeit copies of major brands or sub-standard with fake documentation. Some products appeared to have official safety CE marks, but importers said it meant “Chinese export”. The regulator … Read more

How Sweet It Is – Proper Dental Hygiene at Halloween

Canada’s dental hygienists remind all ghosts and goblins preparing for a night of Halloween fun to be BEWARE of cavities on October 31 and beyond. Halloween treats—particularly sticky and chewy candies—can get stuck in the grooves of teeth and increase risk of cavities and tooth decay.  While no one wants to take the “treat” out … Read more

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Enters into Unprecedented Agreement with Boston University to Enable it to Become Nation’s First All-Digital Dental School

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Students to Learn about Complete Digital Workflow Process in Fully Equipped Operatories Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, has recently entered into a unique digital dentistry agreement with Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) that will enable GSDM to … Read more

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation Partners with National Children’s Oral Health Foundation

The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L), an international nonprofit organization that provides orthodontic care and free braces to under-served children with financial challenges and special orthodontic needs, announced today that it has partnered with the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF):America’s ToothFairy®. Smile for a Lifetime Chapters will join over 400 high schools, 600 … Read more

OHA Statement on the Province’s Ebola Preparedness Measures

The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) welcomes the Health Minister’s announcement on its commitment to Ebola preparedness in the province. The safety and protection of both our front-line hospital workers, and the patients they care for, remains the utmost priority of Ontario hospitals. A significant amount of preparation has already been taking place in Ontario hospitals. … Read more

Genetic Risk Assessment for Periodontal Disease Highlighted during American Dental Association Annual Meeting

Dr. Kenneth S. Kornman of Interleukin Genetics Presents the Value and Use of Genetic Testing in Clinical Dentistry. Interleukin’s Genetic Risk Test, PerioPredict® Awarded “Best New Hygienist Product” by DrBicuspid During a Saturday morning continuing education course titled, “Introduce Scientific Advances Into Your Clinical Practice”, Interleukin’s Chief Executive Officer Kenneth S. Kornman, DDS, PhD presented … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Mandy Hayre, at its recent annual general meeting in Moncton, New Brunswick.  Mandy hails from British Columbia and joins president-elect Donna Scott (Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories) and directors Gerry Cool (Alberta), Janel Parkinson (Saskatchewan), Mary Bertone (past president, Manitoba), … Read more

ADA Announces 2014 Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty Award Winner, Dr. Robert J. Weyant

Robert Weyant, D.M.D., associate dean for dental public health and community outreach, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, will be honored as this year’s recipient of the American Dental Association/American Association for Dental Research (ADA/AADR) Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty Award. The ADA and the AADR will present the award to Dr. Weyant at the AADR’s … Read more

America’s ToothFairy Girl and Boy Scout Patch Program Engages Thousands of Youth in Oral Health Awareness

National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) is mobilizing thousands of Boy and Girl Scouts in oral health education and awareness through a new America’s ToothFairy Girl and Boy Scout Patch Program. Through this Program, Scouts across the nation learn about positive oral health behaviors, develop their leadership skills and explore careers in dentistry … Read more

American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Partner for Fifth Consecutive Year to Promote Good Oral Health During National Dental Hygiene Month 2014

Collaborating for the fifth consecutive year during October for National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, the makers of Orbit® sugar-free gum, are again showcasing their commitment to educate the public on the importance of developing a daily oral health regimen of “Brush, Floss, Rinse, … Read more

77th Annual Winter Clinic

The 77th Annual Winter Clinic will take place on November 14, 2014 at an all-new venue, The Toronto Sheraton Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Winter Clinic is the largest one-day dental convention in North America, where dental professionals come to learn from over 30 world-class speakers and network with colleagues in an … Read more

Dental Hygienists Promote Oral Health for Older Adults

On October 1, Canadians will honour and celebrate the older adults whose mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism have shaped the nation.  National Seniors Day is also a perfect opportunity for dental hygienists to remind this vital segment of our population of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene habits. “Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in … Read more

Serious Innovation in Posture Apparel. Alignmed Has Come Along at Just the Right Time

We all know that dentists and hygienists have a career-long battle with posture. The conditions simply exacerbate the struggles in keeping good posture, and I’m sure you, more than anyone, understand what it does to the profession. Careers are cut short. Many suffer rounded shoulders and the oft debilitating ramifications of long term posture problems. … Read more

ADHA Partners with Other Dental Leaders in Image Gently Campaign

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is proud to announce its support and involvement as a member of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging, the Image Gently Alliance. Today, the Alliance is expanding its scope to the oral health care community with its next campaign push, Image Gently in Dentistry. As a member … Read more

Ozone nano-bubble water Potential treatment for severe gum infections

A powerful new antiseptic agent, called ozone nano-bubble water, holds promise for the treatment of periodontitis, or severe gum infections, according to research published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. The study, by Shinichi Arakawa and colleagues at Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and … Read more

Responsible use of X-rays in dentistry for children is aim of new education and awareness initiative

UofL School of Dentistry professor addresses implication of Image Gently campaign Children need smaller portions – this is true when it comes to eating meals, and when addressing topics such as imaging. It is under this premise that the profession of dentistry is joining the Image Gently campaign to raise awareness about special considerations needed … Read more

Danaher Agrees to Acquire Swiss Dental Implant Maker

The Danaher Corporation, an American science and technology conglomerate, said on Monday that it had agreed to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding in a deal that values the company, a Swiss dental implant maker, at about $2.2 billion. The deal, which includes the assumption of debt, is expected to expand Danaher’s presence in the global dental … Read more

ClearDent, Dental Mgmt Secrets, and MSI Canada presents: The 4th Annual “The Best of Both Worlds” 16 CE Credit Dental Event

ClearDent, MSI Canada, and Dental Management Secrets are hosting the 4th annual “Best of Both World’s” event from October 30 to November 2, 2014. This year, the event features more speakers, more sessions covering more diverse subjects, and will be held in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico.  Upon completion, delegates will receive 16 CE credit and … Read more