Professor Andreas Mandelis, Co-Founder of Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) and Co-Inventor of the core technology behind The Canary System, is the winner of the 2014 Killam Prize, one of Canada’s most prestigious scholarly awards. The Killam Prize recognises outstanding career achievement by scholars actively engaged in research. From the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied … Read more
Grush (Game-brush) Visualizes Tooth Brushing and Makes It a Fun Game for Kids Tooth brushing is often viewed by children as an unpleasant chore. Parents have to spend a lot of time supervising their child’s brushing. There is a ‘battle in the bathroom’ over daily tooth brushing. Grush, Inc. has solved this problem by launching … Read more
Industry leader to support LED Imaging in the orthodontic market; Company launches its own imaging software for digital imaging products LED Imaging, a new division of LED Dental announced earlier this month, heads to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session in New Orleans with two big announcements rolling out at the show. First, … Read more
An increasing number of current and former NFL players are turning to dentists and oral appliance therapy as their solution to sleep apnea. An increasing number of current and former NFL players are turning to dentists and oral appliance therapy as their solution to sleep apnea. This is thought to be a direct result of … Read more
Educational campaign urges Americans take action against highly prevalent, yet seriously overlooked periodontal disease. In light of the recent prevalence data that finds almost half of American adults age 30 and older are suffering from periodontal disease, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a national consumer awareness campaign devoted to educating the public … Read more
Though conventional pairing has cigarettes and coffee going together, researchers have found that the toxic chemicals in tobacco may hamper taste bud regeneration, resulting in smokers not being able to adequately taste the bitterness of their regular cup of joe. The researchers, led by Nelly Jacob of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital APHP in France, published results … Read more
The new American Dental Association (ADA) Oral Pathologist app is a handy tool to aid dentists in the diagnosis of lesions, papules, nodules, ulcers, vesicles and many other oral pathology conditions. For chairside use with mobile devices, the ADA Oral Pathologist app was developed by Dr. Michael Kahn, chairman and tenured professor of the Department … Read more
CE Course on Public Health and Environmental Best Practices Offered to Kerr Customers at Discount Kerr Corporation, a leading manufacturer of innovative dental products, including dental amalgam, announced today that it has partnered with Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA) to promote a CE course on public health and environmental responsibility. Kerr customers will be … Read more
IDEM Singapore 2014 saw more than 500 exhibitors from 38 countries showcasing the latest innovations in clinical dentistry, dental technology and patient care across every segment of the dental market, covering restorative and preventive treatments, surgical procedures and equipment, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and laboratory tools. The IDEM Singapore trade fair was the largest staged at … Read more
The VITA Zahnfabrik success story began 90 years ago. Established on July 17th, 1924 in Essen, Germany, and based in Bad Säckingen since 1943, this company has now been family-run for three generations. With the development of the Helios tooth in the 1920s, the foundation was laid for VITA’s areas of expertise acrylic teeth, shades … Read more
Anesthesia is commonly used by dentists when they want to ensure young patients remain calm during an operation and feel as little pain as possible afterward. Dentist anesthesiologists may use either general or local anesthesia, but some choose to use both with children, despite conflicting research on the combined approach. The current issue of the … Read more
In honour of National Dental Hygienists Week™, April 6-12, which kicked off today, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Associatoin (CDHA) is pleased to launch a new “Dental Hygiene for Life” promotional video highlighting the role of dental hygienists and the importance of oral health for total health messaging. Check it out at: http://animoto.com/play/aSRNC1k9s4ZVn1ivaTfqIA Also available on … Read more
Currently, removing abscessed or infected teeth before heart surgery is standard practice, as it decreases infection and inflammation risks during and after the procedure. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association classify dental extraction as a minor procedure with a less than 1 percent risk of death or non-fatal heart attack. But although … Read more
TAD donates their second Mikey AED, this one to Ronald McDonald House. They have now raised sufficient funds for the third Mikey (location TBD) and are on their way to #4. In this picture from right to left: Lori Belonzo, Operations Manager Heaven Can Wait, David Goodman CEO Heaven Can Wait, Morty Henkle Executive Director The Mikey … Read more
CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE: CMN) announced today that for the second consecutive year, it was named to the Forbes list of the “100 Best Small Companies in America.” The Company was ranked number 67 on the Forbes 2013 list. Cantel’s President and CEO, Andrew Krakauer stated, “We are pleased to have been recognized for the … Read more
Company Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Global Oral Health and Oral Health Education 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, was presented with the 2014 William J. Gies Award for Outstanding Achievement in the public or private partner category … Read more
Built on its strong diagnostic foundation, the company’s brand initiative further demonstrates growth to support practitioners’ needs LED Dental Ltd. (“LED Dental” or the “Company”) today announced its new brand initiative to further the company’s goal of providing advanced imaging technologies to dental and specialty practices in the United States and Canada. A wholly-owned subsidiary … Read more
Septodont Brazil Ltda., a subsidiary of Septodont Holding announces the acquisition of TDV Dental Ltda., Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil effective April 1, 2014. This move strengthens Septodont’s restorative footprint by adding a restorative accessory category to their growing dental restoratives line. The acquisition provides Septodont with a solid manufacturing presence in Latin America. TDV will … 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