New One DS 2.0 and Clinical Accelerator programs to be announced at the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. Dentsply Sirona is excited to announce two programs, One DS 2.0 and the Clinical Accelerator – Advanced Training Kits, as part of its continued commitment to creating Healthy Smiles by building Healthy Practices. One DS 2.0 Rewards … Read more
Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software, will be introducing its new 5-year warranty program during the Chicago Midwinter Meeting in booth #4821. According to Owandy company spokesman Boris Loyez, “We’ve extended our standard 2-year warranty to 5 years with no additional upcharge to provide our … Read more
Newest Enhancements Designed to Keep the Dentist in Teledentistry While Delivering Improved Case Acceptance and Patient Convenience MouthWatch, LLC a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, will debut the latest upgrades to its TeleDent™ all-in-one teledentistry platform at booth #4318 during the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. According to … Read more
The Ontario Ministry of Health says it’s working with manufacturers of medical masks to address shortage concerns expressed by dentists in light of the new coronavirus outbreak, according to a memo sent to the provincial regulator for dentistry. In the note sent to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) last week, the … Read more
A dental assistant who was terminated after she took mental-health leave won her discrimination case at the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal because her employer wouldn’t accommodate her proposed two-day work-week. If a terminated employee has established prima facie discrimination on account of mental disability, the employer may raise the defence of a bona fide occupational requirement; however, … Read more
LuxaCrown®️, a semi-permanent crown and bridge material, and Icon®️ Etch Refill etching gel were recently named finalists in DrBicuspid.com’s 2019 Dental Excellence Awards competition, which honors the best new products and services in dentistry. LuxaCrown was a finalist in the “Best New Restorative Product” category, while Icon-Etch was a finalist in the “Best New Preventive/Hygienist … Read more
Unified Communications gives dental practices unprecedented ability to collaborate and connect both externally with patients and internally with staff. Task Manager acts as a Virtual Office Assistant working to prioritize, streamline, and disseminate daily tasks to staff members. MMG Fusion, the all-in-one software suite working to Market, Manage, and Grow dental practices, has released their … Read more
More than 1,300 dentists are withdrawing from Quebec’s public health-care system Friday in a protest designed to inundate the health ministry in paperwork. Patients covered under the public health system will still receive free dental care. But those treated by dentists who have withdrawn will have to mail their bills to the Régie de l’assurance … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is excited to announce that Russ Bonafede is joining the company as a Senior Executive Consultant. “Russ brings a wealth of dental device experience to Cellerant spanning the dental implant, biomaterials, and orthodontic segments,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO and founder of Cellerant Consulting Group. “We are eager to see his 30 … Read more
Anyone who has looked into straightening their teeth can tell you just how expensive the procedures are. That’s why hundreds of thousands of patients have turned to “do-it-yourself” straighteners. The billion-dollar “direct to consumer” dental industry has online-based companies popping up here in Massachusetts, with SmileDirectClub leading the pack. Boston 25 Investigates found members of … Read more
Dental assisting graduates from Burnaby and Surrey have good reason to smile after receiving solid marks on their national certification exams. The graduates from CDI College had a 100 percent passing rate on the National Dental Assisting Examining Board test in December. Their marks were an average of 12 percent above the passing score, and … Read more
People in the City of Greater Sudbury who depend on social assistance to get by are going to see a cut in funeral rate reimbursements and denture replacements. But another change will make it easier to access dental care. In its 2020 budget, city council voted to reduce its discretionary benefits budget by $175,000. The … Read more
Course to discuss how a new semi-permanent crown option can increase revenue Registrations are now being accepted for a free webinar discussing how the chairside fabrication of semi-permanent crowns can enhance dental practice production. The key details of the webinar are as follows: Title: Raise Case Acceptance and Boost Practice Revenue with New Clinical Options … Read more
Circulating levels of perfluorodecanoic acid, a type of perfluoroalkyl acid, may be associated with dental caries in children, according to a study published in the fall 2019 issue of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. “Perfluoroalkyls/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Dental Caries Experience in Children, Ages 3–11 Years, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013–2014” looked at the association … Read more
During this year’s LMT Lab Day in Chicago, from February 20 to 22, vhf will present two brand new milling and grinding machines. Additionally, Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT and professor for restorative dentistry will give an exclusive lecture on the advantages of vhf products. At the CDS Midwinter Meeting, which takes place at the … Read more
Mr. Kess Will Guide Nonprofit Think Tank’s Efforts to Improve Oral Health Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Steven W. Kess, the Company’s Vice President of Global Professional Relations, has been named the President of the Santa Fe Group (SFG), a nonprofit think tank dedicated to improving oral health for the public. Mr. … Read more
Internet trolls have sucked the fun out of a feel-good story told last weekend. A teenager in Milton received a $500 reward for turning in a package she found that had about $30,000 worth of cash and cheques inside. The dentist it belongs to says most of what was in the deposit bag actually has … Read more
When people go on vacation because they need a break, they tend to go somewhere relaxing. When dentist Shannon Barker takes a break, he climbs a mountain. Not just any mountain, either. Barker specifically seeks out the highest summit on each continent. First, Mount Elbrus in Russia, and most recently Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. “You’ve spent so much … Read more
SureSmile 2020 in San Diego is the ultimate user conference in digital orthodontics and a highly sought-after training and networking event. From February 27-29, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, case reviews, and software demonstrations while connecting with peers from all around the world. The clinical program covers an array of digital … Read more
We all tend to be a bit squeamish at the idea of finding a stray hair in a plate of food – or even worse, finding it in your mouth. But in a rare medical case, published in the journal Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, a 19-year old woman from Italy sprouted eyelash-like … Read more