During the 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting, Henry Schein sponsored students from Brownsville MultiService Family Health Centers’ WATCH program, giving them an opportunity to visit the country’s largest dental meeting and to learn what’s new in the dental industry. The WATCH program prepares vulnerable adolescents of the East New York community to make healthy … Read more
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Students to Learn about Complete Digital Workflow Process in Fully Equipped Operatories Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, has recently entered into a unique digital dentistry agreement with Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) that will enable GSDM to … Read more
With the improving of consumption ability and awareness in China, China’s oral care market is on its surging development stage; orthodontics, dental implant and other high-end businesses serve as major impetuses driving the rapid growth of dental market. The annual growth of oral care market has surpassed 20% in China, and it is projected that … Read more
Airway Obstruction, Breathing and Sleep Disorders Linked to Physiological and Cognitive Development, Cardiovascular Disease and Other Critical Health Concerns The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD) is leading the charge for an integrated medical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders, which research indicates contribute to a range of … Read more
Drs. Peter Nkansah and Randy Lang won University of Toronto Teacher of the Year awards at the Dental faculty recently. Dr. Nkansah won for 2nd Year and Dr. Lang won for 4th Year. Congratualtions to both of these editorial board members.
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation today publicly thanked Ormco™ Corporation, a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, for helping raise more than $275,000 at its annual Damon™ Forum events over the past four years. The funds raised help S4L in its mission to provide free quality orthodontic care to young patients … Read more
With less than a month left until the 20th March, the list of National Dental Associations, student associations, governments, private and public health clinics, as well as individuals who will be participating in World Oral Health Day has reached a new record. Celebrations are expected in 75 countries, and with the presence of almost 50 … Read more
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DenMat, a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative esthetic dentistry and advanced oral health solutions for dental professionals, announced today that it has acquired substantially all dental assets of Fort Collins, CO based Zila, Inc. Zila manufactures and markets to dentists and hygienists a portfolio of proprietary oral hygiene products dedicated to the detection, prevention … Read more
Gendex, a leader in dental imaging, showcased its full line of digital imaging solutions at the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. At the show, Gendex celebrated the recent Dentaltown “Best Panoramic X-ray” Townie Choice Award received for its GXDP-300 digital panoramic and GXDP-700 panoramic, cephalometric, and Cone Beam 3D systems. The positive response from dental … Read more
Community water fluoridation (CWF) and other fluoride modalities historically have been and remains the cornerstone for the prevention and control of dental caries. There is extensive evidence on the efficacy and costeffectiveness of these interventions as well as assessments of the risks associated with fluoride ingestion. In 2006 the National Research Council identified severe fluorosis as … Read more
For better oral and overall health, CDA urges tobacco users to quit the habit The recent decision by CVS Caremark to discontinue the sale of tobacco products is to be applauded. For decades, the California Dental Association and other health organizations have been warning tobacco users of the dangers of these products and urging them … Read more
Legendary rock band KISS came to Toronto in July and really gave AboutFace the spotlight! As you may know, KISS front man Paul Stanley is the Celebrity Spokesperson for AboutFace. With his participation KISS presented AboutFace with a $10,000 donation! Along with AboutFace Ambassadors Leah and Nick, Paul threw out the first pitch at the … Read more
Innovative Device Is Only Dental Product Recognized LED Dental announced today that the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the VELscope® enhanced oral assessment system as an innovative device that addresses global health concerns. In 2009, the WHO Department of Essential Health Technologies challenged the scientific and business communities to identify and develop innovative technologies … Read more
CDHA is excited to share the great news with you! The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch’s Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) is initiating an 18 month pilot project in the Alberta region to pay dental hygienists directly for NIHB eligible dental services rendered to eligible First Nations and Inuit clients under the NIHB Program. … Read more
After its successful inception in 2009, IDEM India, the International Dental Exhibition & Meeting, will return the second time to the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai. Show dates are set for September 9-11, 2010. The event will be organized by Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt. Ltd., the Indian-based subsidiary of the German trade show organizer Koelnmesse … Read more
Nobel Biocare appoints William Ryan as General Manager North America and Ernst Zängerle as Head of Global Operations Nobel Biocare announced today that William (Bill) Ryan has been appointed President & General Manager for North America and member of the Executive Committee with immediate effect. He replaces Kevin Mosher, who after 5 years with the … Read more