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Shofu Dental Corporation Introduced FIT SA™ a Bioactive Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite with Bioactive Giomer Technology Inside

by Shofu Dental Corporation

During the 2019 Greater New York Dental Meeting, Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, announced the introduction of FIT SA, a new comprehensive self-adhesive flowable restorative with bioactive Giomer Technology inside. FIT SA has eliminated the need for the technique sensitive bonding procedure. This revolutionary nano-hybrid bioactive self-adhesive flowable … Read more

RapidHeat “Waterless” Sterilizers

by CPAC

CPAC’s RapidHeat™ family of waterless tabletop sterilizers offer fast and easy low-cost sterilization. Using FDA Cleared “High-Velocity Hot Air” (HVHA) technology, RapidHeat sterilizers provide a complete 12-Log Kill cycle from start to finish in 12 minutes for unwrapped instruments and less than 20 minutes for wrapped instruments. Unlike steam sterilization, modern RapidHeat sterilizers require NO … Read more

These Instagram-Friendly Dentist Offices are a Millennials Dream

by Marisa Dellatto, New York Post

Inside an airy Financial District studio, two chipper women dressed like flight attendants greeted me, took my coat and led me to a mirror-walled room so I could freshen up. After five minutes of snapping selfies in gorgeous lighting, I swanned into the appointment suite for some aggressive plaque removal. This was not your standard … Read more

Here are the 10 Participants of the 2020 Panthera Master Cup

by Panthera Master Cup

Panthera Dental is proud to reveal the participants of the Panthera Master Cup 2020. They all have a chance to win more than $ 50,000 in prizes. This year, the 10 participants automatically win a trip to come to Quebec City, Canada. They will all participate in the Master Cup ceremony during the Panthera Days … Read more

Study Finds Oral Microbiota Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

by Bite Magazine

A large case-controlled study in Iran has shown the association between human oral microbiota and pancreatic cancer risk. Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most commonly occurring cancer worldwide and the 7th leading cause of cancer-related death. Prevention strategies for pancreatic cancer are imperative, however, the etiology of this disease is poorly understood. Of interest, recent research has … Read more

Academy of Laser Dentistry Launches DSO Laser Training Program

by Academy of Laser Dentistry

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, recently announced the launch of its “DSO Laser Training Program” (DLTP). According to ALD executive director Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “The growth of DSOs and group practices are changing the face … Read more

A 2-Month Wait to Fix His 2 Front Teeth: The Problem with the Ontario Seniors Dental Program

by CBC News

A 73-year-old Windsorite is worried he might lose some of his teeth while he waits to be seen by a government-funded dentist. The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) allows low-income seniors to visit a dentist for free, but the paperwork and few approved dentists mean there’s a lengthy wait. The program was announced in … Read more

USC’s Dental Hygiene Program Transforms to Serve a New Generation of Students

by USC News

If you took a look at USC’s dental hygiene program in the fall, you might not have recognized it: It’s gone through a number of noteworthy changes. First off, the class is smaller: 20 students comprise the Class of 2021. “We’re very excited because there’s going to be more personalized eduUcation and more one-on-one time … Read more

Henry Schein Earns Top Marks in 2020 Corporate Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

by Henry Schein

Henry Schein Earns 100 Percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Scorecard Assessing LGBTQ Workplace Equality Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices … Read more

Hoverboarding Dentist Found Guilty of ‘Unlawful Dental Acts’

by NBC News

An Anchorage dentist captured on video extracting the tooth of a sedated patient as he rode a hoverboard has been found guilty by a judge of 46 counts levied against him after the incident expanded into a wider probe of his practices. The Friday guilty findings against Seth Lookhart, 34, included counts of “unlawful dental acts,” reckless … Read more

Dental Hygienist Offering Alternative to Traditional Dentist Visit

by My Grande Prairie Now

A Grande Prairie woman is hoping to change the way people look at a traditional visit to the dentist. Dental Hygienist Meg Kreutziger recently opened up the only dental hygiene practice in Grande Prairie called To the Root. “There are people that want maybe more procedures. Maybe they’re into cosmetics, maybe they need other stuff, … Read more

Dental Assistant Claims Supporting Trump Was at the Root of Her Firing

by New York Daily News

A Milwaukee dental assistant claims she’s out of work because she posted a pro-Trump message on her Facebook page celebrating a rally the president held in Wisconsin Tuesday. According to Robyn Polak, her boss cut her loose when an online commenter logged on to the Facebook page belonging to her employer, Precision Dental, to complain … Read more

Dental Endodontics Market to Reach US$ 1.8 Bn by 2025; Instruments to Outscore Consumables, finds Fact.MR

by Fact.MR

Influence of dental tourism to avail affordable, yet quality dental care, in tandem with rising consciousness regarding oral health and hygiene, signifies promising opportunities for players in the dental endodontics market. A recent study further analyses the dental endodontics market in detail, and finds that endodontic motor instruments continue to hold a sizeable market share, given … Read more

GeriaDental App Helps Improve Oral Health for Older Adults

by University of Iowa

The GeriaDental App provides expert tips from dentists and hygienists to assist care givers when providing oral health care to older adults. The free app is a great tool for educating the professional/family care givers of your patients to ensure the best possible care is provided. Studies show that geriatric patients have less access to … Read more

Provicol QM Plus: Strong Retention Non-Eugenol Temporary Cement with Calcium Hydroxide

by VOCO

VOCO is proud to present Provicol QM Plus, an award-winning non-eugenol temporary cement with calcium hydroxide. Provicol QM Plus features strong retention and secure adhesion to ensure that temporary restorations remain in place for as long as necessary. Formulated with calcium hydroxide, Provicol QM Plus can reduce postoperative sensitivities while helping prevent caries with its … Read more

Include IDEM Singapore in Your 2020 Trade Show Budget!

by IDEM

Let’s Meet at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting Reach the Southeast Asia Market – APAC* Join over 500 exhibitors from 41 countries plus 15 national pavilions including the North American Pavilion. We expect 8,500-9,000 trade attendees — all looking for the latest dental products and technologies. *APAC COUNTRIES visiting IDEM  Australia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New … Read more

Taiwanese Seniors Advised to Chew to Prevent Dementia

by Taiwan News

The elderly are advised to maintain their chewing ability as a way to prevent dementia, an idea proposed a few years ago that was promoted at a press event in Taiwan on Wednesday (Jan. 15). The Taiwan Advanced Cultural Association (TACA) joined Mars Taiwan in holding an event to raise public awareness on the importance of oral … Read more