General Practice

Aqualizer Muscle Directed Bite Registration – A Perfect Bite the First Try

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Dentistry is abundant in devices that promise more but deliver less. For every therapy that is founded in strong, “evidence-based” science and reasonable practice, there are countless others that are endorsed and sold whose usefulness is suspect. Therapies for TMD (Temporal Mandibular Disorder) are probably the most vulnerable to this kind of misrepresentation. Patients with … Read more

Vertise™ Flow Composite; A Breakthrough in Adhesive Dentistry

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INTRODUCTION For many years, dentists have been looking for the ideal restorative composite material. To date, this material has not been found so much so that a plethora of composite materials is currently available on the market and the research in this field is increasing. Developed 50 years ago, thanks to the work of Michael … Read more

A Novel Concept: The Introduction of Cross-Linking Monomers into a Self-Etch Adhesive to Create a More Hydrophobic & Durable Bond

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Dental bonding agents (adhesives) have been rapidly evolving since the 1950s.1 Based on the adhesion strategy, today’s adhesives can be classified as “etch-and-rinse” (4th and 5th generations) and “self-etch” (6th and 7th generations). The novel incorporation of cross-linking monomers within today’s bonding agents is allowing “smart” manufacturers to significantly improve current adhesives that may soon … Read more

ODA ASM11

April 28-30, 2011 Metro Toronto Convention Centre (south building) www.odaannualspringmeeting.com www.oda.on.ca

Prevora is approved for preventing cavities in high-risk adults in the United Kingdom

CHX Technologies has received approval from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to market Prevora™ (100 mg/ml) Dental Solution in the United Kingdom for the prevention of cavities in high-risk adults. Prevora is the first in-office treatment indicated specifically for adult caries prevention in the United Kingdom. Prevora is a topical coating of high-strength … Read more

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ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES OF ONTARIOThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRYQuality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.org TORONTO ACADEMY PF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc.www.tordent.com CONTINUING EDUCATION CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR COSMETIC … Read more

Ceramics and Aesthetics in Dentistry: All-Ceramic Restorations Are Gaining Ground – a Main Topic of the IDS 2011

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Current developments in aesthetic dental medicine and technology – New CAD/CAM-supported fabrication options – Digital workflow creates new opportunities for laboratories – a main topic at the IDS (International Dental Show) from March 22 to 26 in Cologne Digital high-tech methods are becoming ever more widely used in the procedures of aesthetic dentistry, both in … Read more

CANADIAN DENTISTS SUPPORT WATER FLUORIDATION

The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is urging Canadians to know the facts about water fluoridation – an important health-care issue.  Water fluoridation can benefit all residents in a community, regardless of age or socioeconomic status. Studies and research by over 90 national and international scientific and medical organizations, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read more

AACD offers dental students the chance to attend scientific session for free

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is offering several scholarships to dental students so they can attend the AACD’s Annual Scientific Session in May at no charge—a $1,645 value. The AACD will host the session May 18-21 in Boston. The event, themed, “The Rise of Collaboration,” will offer lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities for cosmetic … Read more

Ivoclar Vivadent and Noble Biocare Provide Solutions to Dental Professionals

A materials training course was heald by Ivoclar Vivadent & Nobel Biocare which was recently held at the Nobel Biocare Training Facility in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, on November 11th and 12th.

A materials training course hosted by Ivoclar Vivadent and Nobel Biocare was recently held at the Nobel Biocare Training Facility in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, on November 11th and 12th. Led by instructor Bill Barton, CDT, TE, a technical consultant for Ivoclar Vivadent, the course provided lectures and hands-on training in the use of IPS … Read more

Motivational Interviewing: An alternative to the Marshall Art of Tongue Fu

What happens between a dentist (or any auxiliary) and a patient is shaped by many curious and confounding forces. Confusion between beliefs, actions or words and intent can sometimes be far from what we mean to convey. The slightest adjustment can change the way we are perceived and ultimately impact how we are valued, trusted … Read more

Profitable Practice Review

Profitable Practice by Timothy A. Brown

“Leaving the Business Profitably”, helps the maturing dentist transition into a position of strength when planning for the eventual sale of the practice