The Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) is seeking project proposals from researchers in order to validate performance measures on pediatric oral health. The projects will test the feasibility, reliability and validity of DQA measures. Proposal submission materials are due by Sep. 1 at 5p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). Proposals will be reviewed by the DQA’s Research … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) congratulates the Council of the Federation (CoF) on their leadership role in identifying innovative and transformative changes for the health care system. The CoF July 2012 report “From Innovation to Action: First Report of the Health Care Innovation Working Group” highlights team based models of care, including the Family … Read more
Around 15 million implants are to be found in German mouths alone, with over 800,000 more being implanted every year. So it’s no wonder that this growth area of modern dentistry is also a regular feature at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. Every two years, implant specialists in particular are among the dentists … Read more
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor, director of the University at Buffalo Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR) and UB professor of periodontics and endodontics is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP) Distinguished Scientist Award for 2012. The AAP Distinguished Scientist Award is presented to an academy member who … Read more
Disparities in Oral Health Are Profound, Especially Among Poor Children and Children of Color; Oral Health Provisions Under ACA Critical to Expanding Care to Children
ADA Launches New Website to Help Improve Public’s Oral Health
For the third time took place under the moderation of ADDE a joint meeting with the European dental suppliers and European parliament members (MEPs), in Brussels. Speakers revealed the development of the European Dental market with highly interesting figures, but mentioned the particular concerns of the European Dental industry and trade notably with regards to … Read more
Dentists to the Docks ranks as most ambitious volunteer dental program in Haliburton County
Working with Operation Support Our Troops—America, one of the largest volunteer-based military support organizations in the country, the American Association of Endodontists encourages dental professionals and patients to donate items for care packages, monetary gifts or a letter to our troops. With support from Henry Schein Dental/Henry Schein Cares, the AAE will have a booth … Read more
Chewing Extra Professional gum during April’s Oral Health month will help people smile all over the world!
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Eating, speaking and smiling are just a few of the things we do with our mouth that are usually taken for granted. Yet optimal oral health is the cornerstone of overall health and wellness. This may be something to think about, especially since we want our smiles to last a lifetime. The month of April … Read more
The Denturist Association of Ontario (DAO) unequivocally supports the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care’s decision to appoint a Supervisor to the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) to ensure the College fulfills its mandate to serve and protect the public interest in a fair and accountable manner. The CDO is the professional regulatory body … Read more
Launched at the end of 2011, the new Sirona SINIUS treatment center has now received the coveted “red dot design award”. In the past Sirona products have won numerous international design and innovation prizes. No less than six Sirona products already bear the prestigious “red dot” label: inEos, SIROPure, inLab MC XL, CEREC MC XL … Read more
Henry Schein Canada, a subsidiary of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, announced today that it has been selected as the exclusive distributor of ACE Surgical products in Canada, effective immediately. The ACE Surgical line includes a comprehensive offering … Read more
Ivoclar Vivadent’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ganley, addressed over 250 dental professionals and principal members of the dental industry, from across the U.S. and Canada, during the Evening of Innovation dinner, Saturday, February 25th in Chicago. Held at The Spertus Institute (Venue Six10), the dinner was the highlight of Ivoclar Vivadent’s five day 2012 Chicago … Read more
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