Dentsply Sirona World returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for the industry’s Ultimate Dental Meeting. The annual event will take place from October 3-5, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The three-day educational event features nearly 100 of the best and brightest speakers in dentistry presenting in hands-on sessions, classes and workshops across 12 … Read more
Upping vitamin D intake during pregnancy can significantly help the health of the child’s teeth long after birth, according to a new study. Danish researchers started their work in 2009, when more than 300 women were given high doses of vitamin D once they reached 24 weeks of pregnancy. More than 300 other women were … Read more
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.78, up 8.3% over prior-year GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.84, up 10.5% over prior-year non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations Company provides 2019 GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations guidance range representing year-over-year growth of 18% to 23%; affirms … Read more
Nicole Gibbs is a 26-year-old professional tennis player, currently ranked No. 137 in the world and playing for the Orange County Breakers of World TeamTennis. The former NCAA singles and doubles champion was diagnosed with cancer in the spring after a routine dentist appointment. She shared her story with us amid her comeback to the … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced the acquisition of a majority equity stake in Cliniclands, an innovative distributor serving dental practices throughout Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Based in Trelleborg, Sweden, Cliniclands represents the first presence of Henry Schein Dental in … Read more
SkyDent Technologies, LLC, a software development company specializing in practice optimization solutions for dental specialists, recently launched OurPerioTeam™, a cloud-based software platform specifically designed to help periodontists expand their referral networks, co-manage patients and build trust among referring GP dentists. According to company co-founder, Deb Roberge, “The concept for Our Perio Team is the result … Read more
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit reports a significant drop in adult emergency department oral-health related visits in 2018. A Health Unit report indicates North Bay adults made 630 dental-related visits to the emergency department in 2018, down from 800 the previous year, resulting in a reduction of 170 dental-related visits. This represents … Read more
dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental clinics, is pleased to announce today its new Advisory Council, comprised of industry-leading dentists and practice leaders from across the country. The council was established to help shape dentalcorp’s overall strategic direction and define network best-practices to set the highest standard in operational excellence and optimal patient care. Representing the voice … Read more
To figure out how the body changes over time, researchers are increasingly looking to understand epigenetics, the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself. This scientific endeavor extends to teeth as well. Yang Chai, associate dean of research at the Herman Ostrow School … Read more
The ADA FDI World Dental Congress is thrilled to announce Oscar-nominated actor and producer Mark Wahlberg as keynote speaker of the ADA FDI 2019 Opening Ceremony and General Session. Wahlberg, a committed philanthropist, founded The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation in 2001. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life for inner-city youth, helping them … Read more
Radiation from mobile phone towers could be a reason for increasing oral problems in people, said a doctor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital here on Wednesday. “The environment plays an important part in the health and oral health. Even the radiation from the cell phone towers can be a reason for oral problems,” said … Read more
THREE hours of computer use each day is enough to put a teenager at risk of poor oral health, a new study has revealed. An examination of more than 1,500 18-year-olds showed those who spend more time on computers are significantly more likely to neglect their oral health. Researchers found those that spent longer on … Read more
During last night’s Democratic debates, Senator Bernie Sanders naturally talked up his signature policy point, his Medicare for All proposal. He also made a familiar comparison, describing a bus trip he made from Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, with Americans who fill prescriptions in the northern country at a fraction of what they cost south of the border. “I … Read more
Cantel Medical Corp., a provider of instrument reprocessing and infection prevention products and services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., a 111-year-old global manufacturer of instruments and instrument reprocessing workflow systems serving the dental industry. This combination creates a provider of comprehensive infection prevention, instrument … Read more
An inquiry into the regulation of British Columbia’s dentists may lead to an overhaul of health care regulation across the province — and could be a sign of what’s to come across the country. The resulting report suggested that self-regulating professions too often neglect their central purpose — public safety — and that a new … Read more
Doctors have extracted an astounding 526 teeth from the mouth of a seven-year-old boy in a rare surgery performed at the city’s Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, doctors said. Suffering from a rare case of “Compound Composite Ondontoma”, the boy was brought to the hospital with a swelling in his lower right jaw. “The parents … Read more
Dignitaries and distinguished dental professionals from all over the United States came together on Friday, July 26, 2019 to celebrate the grand opening of GC America’s new home at 3737 127th St. in Alsip, IL. The new building is now accommodating over 200 Associates and features a state-of-the-art education center, which consists of an all … Read more
From an impressive field of 856 deserving nominees from across Canada, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to reveal the winner of its second annual dental hygiene superhero competition. This remarkable field of nominees was narrowed to 20 finalists and evaluated by a panel of judges who selected Dianna Major of Middle Sackville, … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has awarded its fourth annual Henry Schein Cares Medal in the Dental category, recognizing three nonprofit organizations and naming Rochester, N.Y.-based United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area (CP Rochester) as “Best In Class.” The Henry Schein Cares Medal recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding access … Read more
The search for a daycare centre years ago has landed Dr. Walter Heidary of Burlington a nomination as one of Ontario’s entrepreneurs of the year. The Childventures Early Learning Academy he started 10 years ago has now expanded to five locations and employs 140 people. Heidary, a Burlington dentist, approaches his businesses as he does … Read more