Carestream Dental is proud to announce the installation of several of its most valuable digital solutions at the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle, Wash. Among the technology the Center can now provide its students is the CS 9300 system, RVG 6200 sensors and CS 1500 intraoral cameras. The Kois Center offers a clinical program made … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government for its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, blunt wraps, and most cigars. Announced on April 30 in the Canada Gazette, Part I, this amendment to the Tobacco Act is open to review and comments from interested parties for a 30-day consultation period. “Flavoured tobacco products … Read more
National Report Makes the Case for Policy Change Oral Health is an important part of overall health and well-being, but there are huge gaps in oral health particularly for older Americans. Because by the year 2030, it is expected that more than 19% of the U.S. population–almost one out of every five Americans–is expected to … Read more
The Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is the Ontario Dental Association’s signature dental conference and trade show. Now in its 149th year, the ASM continues to be a prominent gathering place for all dental professionals. The ASM is the place to connect with each other at class reunions, at lectures or on the exhibits floor. The … Read more
Today saw the opening of FDI World Dental Federation’s (FDI) three-day conference on Oral Health for Ageing Populations (OHAP), taking place in Lucerne, Switzerland from 3-5 May. A total of 20 experts from around the globe, including the World Health Organization (WHO), are getting together to map out strategies on how to address the growing … Read more
An eclectic group of guests were invited to Andy Curnew’s (Dr. Rita Kilislian) birthday soiree in the gardens of their private estate in The Bridle Path, Toronto. Guests were treated to an array of entertainment (Opera Atelier, acrobats, fire jugglers) as well as an assortment of food stations including nyotaimori (naked sushi). The couple’s private … Read more
Flashing wide smiles and toothy grins, Grade 3 students regaled Health Minister Eric Hoskins with tips about good dental hygiene at Lord Dufferin Public School in Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood Tuesday. “Floss is boss,” said one student. “Think before you drink,” said another, referring to the dental perils of sugar-laden pop and other sweet beverages. … Read more
For Western New York dental patients, a routine teeth cleaning can now come with a HIV screening. UB Dental, clinics operated by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, will offer a free oral HIV screening to patients between the ages of 13 and 64. With one in eight people unaware of their HIV … Read more
Henry Schein Medical President Dave McKinley Named Chief Commercial Officer; Karen Prange Named CEO of Global Animal Health & Medical Group 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, announced today that it has established two new senior executive roles to advance … Read more
Clinical speakers and agenda for the Periodontic/Hygiene track confirmed for the largest educational festival in digital dentistry Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, confirms list of Periodontic/Hygiene specialists speaking during new breakout track at SIROWORLD in Orlando, Florida. Hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort from Aug. 11-13, SIROWORLD is a three-day educational festival where … Read more
200 Team Schein Members and 100 Representatives from 60 Supplier Partners Celebrate Milestone Meeting With Sales Wars’ Theme, “The Power of the Past, the Force of the Future” 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, recently hosted its 10th … Read more
CHX Technologies (CHX) and MCI Medical Clinics (MCI Medical) have agreed to jointly promote and improve better oral health to older Canadians in MCI’s 28 medical practices, starting in 2017. MCI Medical will provide a new preventive oral health service called Prevora, a new topical antibacterial tooth coating for adults at high risk of dental … Read more
Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) are collaborating with the University of Nairobi, Unilever East Africa, and the Columbia Global Centers | Africa to improve oral health care and disease prevention in East Africa and other resource-poor countries in the region. The project was officially launched at the East Africa Oral Health Summit, hosted … Read more
Futuredontics® announced that company founder Fred Joyal is hosting a free webinar for dental professionals called “Group Dental Practices: What Dentists Really Think About DSOs.” This special live presentation will examine the surprising findings of a major national survey of dentists’ attitudes towards group dental practices and the impact they are having on the dental … Read more
Clinical speakers and agenda for the endodontic track confirmed for the largest educational festival in digital dentistry Charlotte, N.C. – Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, released the endodontic track’s agenda* for SIROWORLD: The Ultimate Dental Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Commencing Aug. 11 through Aug. 13 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, SIROWORLD is the most anticipated … Read more
Ottawa, ON., National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 9–15 as part of oral health month in Canada. Why not help your smile shine by making your dental hygienist your partner in disease prevention for better overall health. Organized by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, which serves as the collective voice for more … Read more
According to a new study led by University at Buffalo orthodontic researcher Thikriat Al-Jewair, dentists are in the unique position as health care professionals to pinpoint signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to blocked upper airways. The research found that oversized tonsils and … Read more
Designed for Unlimited Digital Expansion and Integration, INTEGO Future-Proofs the Dental Operatory while Providing the Ultimate Patient Experience Charlotte, NC., Dentsply Sirona, Inc., The Dental Solutions Company™, is proud to continue its tradition of unparalleled innovation and award-winning design with its INTEGO Transcendental Treatment Center. Designed for easy expansion and integration of all current and future … Read more
Henry Schein to Own a 50% Interest in a $125 Million Subsidiary of J. Morita; Ken Iwase to Lead Expanded Henry Schein Japan MELVILLE, N.Y., 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, announced today that it has entered into … Read more
Antidepressants, commonly used to treat anxiety, pain and other disorders, may play a role in dental implant failure, according to a new pilot study by University at Buffalo researchers, 2016. The research found that the use of antidepressants increased the odds of implant failure by four times. Each year of antidepressant use doubled the odds … Read more