General Practice

2010 Toronto Academy of Dentistry 73rd Annual Winter Clinic November 12th 2010 – Metro Toronto Convention Centre – South Building For more information, contact: www.tordent.com

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Bring the Team, Share the knowledge… One of the largest one-day comprehensive dental meetings in North America, Winter Clinic promises to deliver a world-class clinical program and trade show. Organized by the Toronto Academy of Dentistry along with the support of the four Toronto Component Societies, Winter Clinic welcomes attendees from across the province and … Read more

Henry Schein Inc. Donates Equipment to ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Pilot Program

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The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, will donate dental equipment valued at $860,000 to students in the Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) pilot program. Students will use the equipment initially for hands-on clinical training in the program, … Read more

Sybron Dental Specialties Unveils State-of-the-Art Continuing Education Center

by Orange, CA
Sybron Learning Center

Sybron Dental Specialties (SDS), Inc. announced the official opening of the Sybron Learning Center (SLC), a state-of-the-art continuing education center designed to provide dental professionals the opportunity to demonstrate and learn cutting-edge best practices. The 15,000+ square foot facility, located directly adjacent to the Disneyland® Resort Theme Parks in Anaheim, Calif., will host a ribbon … Read more

Confirmation of a Conical Connection in Function: Radiographic, Clinical, and CBCT Evaluation Determining Tissue Stability

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Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties

Interactive Webinar Featuring Barry Goldenberg, DMD, MS WHO:        Barry Goldenberg, DMD, MS presented by DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties WHAT:      FREE Interactive Webinar worth 1 CE Credit With over 20 years of clinical usage, implants featuring conical connections are redefining success in implant dentistry. They go beyond delivering viable, long-lasting outcomes to help you achieve … Read more

Web + log = Blog!

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Catherine Wilson, Editor

T he newest arm of the Fourth Estate According to Wikipedia, a blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning … Read more

Electric Handpieces: Profiting From Increased Efficiency

by George Freedman DDS, FAACD, FACD

The dental electric handpiece is steadily winning converts in North America. These handpieces have been the more popular choices for practitioners in Europe and Asia for several decades. The reasons were initially practical: the older and less penetrable construction of buildings in these regions made it very difficult to run air lines from a central … Read more

Sybron Unveils State-of-the-Art Continuing Ed Centre

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Orange, CA – Sybron Dental Specialties (SDS), Inc. announced the official opening of the Sybron Learning Center (SLC), a state-of-the-art continuing education center designed to provide dental professionals the opportunity to demonstrate and learn cutting-edge best practices.The 15,000+sq-ft facility is located directly adjacent to the Disneyland(r) Resort Theme Parks in Anaheim, CA. The learning centre … Read more

Hypersensitivity Breakthrough from Colgate

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Dr. William Dorfman explains the benifts of Colgate's Pro-Argin Technology.

Toronto – Colgate introduced its new Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief desensitizing toothpaste with Pro-Argin Technology at a special launch party in downtown Toro-nto recently. The paste is clinically proven to provide instant and lasting sensitivity relief after one application. Dr. Bill Dorfman (of Extreme Makeover fame) was on hand to introduce the product, which contains arginine, … Read more

Dental Tenants… Beware of Landlords with 13-Inch Rulers!

by Dale Willerton
Dale Willerton is The Lease Coach and exclusively works for tenants. He has authored "Negotiate Your Dental Office Lease or Renewal"Contact information: 1-800-738-9202, e-mail DaleWillerton@TheLeaseCoach.com or visit www.TheLeaseCoach.com, www.HelpULeaseDental.com.

Are you paying for Phantom Space? Some landlords are over-charging dentists for more square footage than the tenant actually has. This is a common discrepancy in the commercial leasing industry. Dental tenants frequently trust the reported square footage of their leased premises. However, whether this figure was accidently reported by the landlord or reported by … Read more

Landmark dental school study uses genetic test to help predict gum disease

by ANN ARBOR, Mich.
University of Michigan

University of Michigan School of Dentistry  has signed an agreement with Interleukin Genetics Inc. to conduct what may be the largest clinical study to date using genetic testing to assess the risk for gum disease. William Giannobile, professor at U-M dentistry and director of the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research at the School of … Read more

Sedation and general anesthesia practices in US dentistry vary widely

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Anesthesia Progress – A wide variation has been found in the training for and practice of sedation and general anesthesia within the dental profession in the United States. Safe, effective pain and anxiety control techniques are an essential part of dentistry. A survey designed to be a snapshot of common practices provides insight into this … Read more

Canadian Dentists Look for Quality in Dental Laboratory Services

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“Consistent Quality” has become the main overriding differentiator between dental laboratories for Canadian dentists, according to results from the DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada) Fourteenth Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. DIAC’s latest survey shows that “Consistent Quality” was mentioned by an all-time high 15.1% of responding dentists (up considerably from the 7.6% reading last … Read more

Self learning, Self assessment 2010 (August 01, 2010)

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Funding for the SLSA program has been provided by:

The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear in the following issue at the end of each quiz.Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2010 issue of Oral Health may be eligible for continuing education points. The names and license numbers of all who complete the quiz will be forwarded to their respective provincial licensing authorities.

PULPDENT HELPS SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES SMILE

by WATERTOWN, MA
SpecialSmiles

Pulpdent recently participated in Special Olympics International’s Special Smiles initiative. More than 35 athletes received up to 300 sealants at a Georgia Special Olympics event as a result of Pulpdent’s donation of EMBRACE™ WetBond™ Pit and Fissure Sealant, ETCH-RITE™ Etch Gel, and FLECTA™ Disposable Mirrors. Since 1996, the Special Smiles initiative has been providing Special … Read more

OSAP SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES “SHAKE IT UP”

by ANNAPOLIS, MD
OSAP 2010 Symposium

The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) 2010 Symposium, “SHAKE IT UP,” held June 10-13, 2010 in Tampa, Florida, was a resounding success, say organizers, attendees, speakers, and exhibitors. The annual conference is considered a “don’t miss” event for anyone involved with infection control and safety in dental settings. Each year, world-renowned experts share … Read more

Enhancing Efficiency through Information on Dental Equipment & Materials – IDEM India 2010 presents new Scientific Programme

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The scientific programme disseminates information, contemporary trends and advances in dental equipments and materials. Held concurrently with IDEM India 2010, the programme is tailored to dental professionals and dental traders who are looking to updating their knowledge and skills. On September 10 and September 11, 2010 delegates can attend four key features. The Dental Practice … Read more

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces 2010-2011 Leadership (July 12, 2010)

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Caryn Loftis-Solie, RDH, of Sparks, Nev., was inaugurated as the 2010-2011 president of the Chicago-based American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) on June 29, 2010, at the association’s 87th Annual Session held in Las Vegas, Nev. “Having the honor to serve as president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association for the coming year should be both … Read more

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces 2010-2011 Leadership (July 12, 2010)

by Chicago

Caryn Loftis-Solie, RDH, of Sparks, Nev., was inaugurated as the 2010-2011 president of the Chicago-based American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) on June 29, 2010, at the association’s 87th Annual Session held in Las Vegas, Nev. “Having the honor to serve as president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association for the coming year should be both … Read more

Successful Nobel Biocare Global Symposium held in New York

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Nobel Biocare

Nobel Biocare held a Global Symposium dedicated to the promotion of innovative and scientifically proven solutions in dentistry. This exclusive three-day event brought together 1,500 world-renowned dental professionals from 46 countries. The symposium featured clinical treatment concepts, clinical applications, emerging technologies and advanced treatment planning. There was also a post symposium on fully edentulous solutions. … Read more