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The Search for a Low-Shrinkage Direct Composite
Decreasing polymerization shrinkage stress is a critical determinant on the affects of composite curing on the adhesive interface. Since the advent of light-cured direct composite restorations in the early 1980s, the search for the “tooth-colored amalgam replacement” has continued. Every dentist who places posterior composite resins has at the top of his or her “wish … Read more
Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting 2010 May 13-15 Metro Toronto Convention Centre – South Building
2010 marks the 143rd ODA Annual Spring Meeting, considered one of the top free-standing dental meetings in North America.www.odaannualspringmeeting.com
Aesthetic Diastema Closure Utilizing a Novel Matrix System
Abstract Diastema closure is a frequently requested, technique sensitive cosmetic procedure. When performed correctly, enhanced dental-facial aesthetics can result, with psychological and social benefits to our patients. If incorrectly done, poor contacts, poor contour, increased plaque retention, and gingival irritation from subgingival overhangs can affect the patient’s periodontal health and the tooth – restorative margin … Read more
Self learning, Self assessment
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales are in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2009 issue of Oral Health may be eligible tthe quiz will be forwarded to their respective provincial licensing … Read more
2010-11 Oral Health/Dental Practice Management Calendar of Events
2010 APRIL April 9 – 10 36th Annual Technorama Double Tree International Plaza Hotel Toronto, ON P. (416) 417-7462 F. (888) 854-3422 E. bernie@diac.ca www.diac.ca April 14 – 17 The Academy of Laser Dentistry’s 17th Annual Conference & Exhibition Miami, FL P. (954) 346-3776 F. (954) 757-2598 T. (877) 527-3776 E. memeberservices@laserdentistry.org www.laserdentistry.org April 14 … Read more
Buyer’s Guide to LED Curing Lights
The early self-curing composite resins did not lend themselves to characterization and artistry. Their extended chemical-curing times limited the dentist’s opportunity to develop esthetic tooth-like shapes and colors. The introduction of camphoroquinone containing light-cured composites in the early 1980s provided the quantum leap into appearance-related treatment that has driven the profession (and motivated the public) … Read more
ADA Committee on the New Dentist Hosts 24th New Dentist Conference
Chicago, IL-Surf’s up in San Diego and so are opportunities for continuing education for new dentists. Distinguished speakers are slated to discuss oral health issues as well as clinical and practice issues at the American Dental Association (ADA) 24th New Dentist Conference at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, June 24-26. Dentists … Read more
Commercial Lease Renewal Do’s & Don’ts for Dental Tenants
In leasing, dental tenants don’t get what they deserve – they get what they negotiate! Since 1993, I have been helping dentists and other commercial tenants learn the Do’s & Don’ts of Negotiating Commercial Leases and Renewals. Here are a few tips: 1Create competition for your tenancy. Negotiate on multiple locations simultaneously – especially with … Read more
Women’s 2nd Weekend Dental Conference
June 4-5, 2010, Whiteoaks Conference Resort & Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Nobel Biocare appoints Melker Nilsson as Senior Vice President Business Development and John Cox as Senior Vice President of Sales for North America
Nobel Biocare announced today that Melker Nilsson has been appointed Senior Vice President of Business Development for North America. Melker takes over the responsibility for Marketing, Training and Education, Customer Support and Clinical Support. He will also assume responsibility for coordinating the activities of several other central functions. John Cox, previous Vice President of Sales … Read more
A Picture of Health: BC Dentists Help Olympic and Paralympic Athletes’ Smiles
As excitement builds toward the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, athletes are preparing for the final stretch before they take to the world’s stage in a display of excellence in their respective sports. Similarly, approximately 72 dentists and dental assistants are preparing, not for speed skating, ice hockey or even luge, but for … Read more
‘Your Spitting Image’ web site reveals what your mouth says about you
Interactive program explores forensics, saliva, and bioengineering through dentistry Did you know that a person can be identified from the DNA in saliva left behind on a postage stamp? The average person creates enough saliva each day to fill a soft-drink bottle? Teeth can survive fires reaching 2012 degrees F? Your Spitting Image (www.dentalmuseum.org/ysi), a … Read more
OraFresh Enterprises Inc. (OFE) Announces
OraFresh Enterprises Inc. (OFE) announces that Alliance H. Inc.(AHI), a Toronto based manufacturer of Dental Equipment, Cabinets and Infection Control products, has become a major shareholder of the Company. Concurrently, Michel A. Hart, Chairman of AHI, will become Chairman and CEO of OFE. Anne Bosy, head of Scientific Affairs with OFE and the developer of … Read more
Study Suggests Dentists Can Identify Patients at Risk for Fatal Cardiovascular Event
A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further evaluation. Published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 200 patients (101 women and 99 men) in … Read more
2009 FDI Annual World Dental Congress Post-Congress Summary
4 November 2009, Geneva, SWITZERLAND – The 2009 FDI Annual World Dental Congress was held in Singapore, at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2 to 5 September. The FDI World Dental Federation was delighted to work with the Singapore Dental Association for this global congress, with the additional support of the Singapore Tourism … Read more
The Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education Announces New President
The Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education (CFDHRE) is delighted to welcome Dr. Laura Dempster as the new President of the Board of Directors. In this role, Dr. Dempster will promote the development of a body of knowledge for the dental hygiene profession to help advance clinical practice, education, and oral health outcomes. … Read more
American Dental Association Statement: Food and Drug Administration Action on Dental Amalgam
The American Dental Association (ADA) agrees with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision not to place any restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a commonly used cavity filling material. The FDA ruling issued today categorizes encapsulated dental amalgam as a class II medical device, placing it in the same class as gold … Read more
FDA Action on Dental Amalgam
American Dental Association Statement: Food and Drug Administration Action on Dental Amalgam WASHINGTON, July 28, 2009—The American Dental Association (ADA) agrees with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision not to place any restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a commonly used cavity-filling material. The FDA ruling issued today categorizes encapsulated dental … Read more
OSAP Symposium Great Success
OSAP Attendees Electrified by Infection Control Program ANNAPOLIS, MD: July 21, 2009 – More than 200 OSAP Symposium attendees from around the world braved a severe electrical storm, tornado warnings, and even an evacuation at the 2009 Symposium, “Infection Prevention: Spread the Word,” held June 11-14 in Plano, Texas, to participate in the most successful … Read more