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Henry Schein Enters The Italian Dental Practice Management Software Market With Acquisition Of Elite Computer Italia

by Henry Schein

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Henry Schein One has acquired Elite Computer Italia S.r.L. (Elite), a full-service software company that delivers state-of-the-art practice management solutions to dental practices and dental laboratories in Italy. The addition of Elite complements Henry Schein One’s strategy to deliver integrated technology platforms that help dental teams become … Read more

Full Supplement Of CIDRR Highlights Scientific Evidence For Nobel Biocare’s Latest Surface Innovations

by Nobel Biocare

With the launch of its XealTM abutment surface and TiUltraTM implant surface this year, Nobel Biocare recently initiated the MucointegrationTM era for implant dentistry. Now, evidence supporting these pioneering surfaces including clinical data has become available in a special supplement of the journal Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research (CIDRR). Building on the scientific track … Read more

Henry Schein Chairman And CEO Stanley Bergman Shares Key Insights At Dykema’s 6th Annual Definitive Conference For Dental Service Organizations

by Henry Schein

Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), discussed the intersection between organizational culture and business performance during a panel discussion at Dykema’s 6th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). The event was held on July 11th at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, … Read more

Connect Case Center: Send And Manage Scan Data Quickly And Reliably

by Dentsply Sirona

Easy, quick, and above all, accurate – intraoral scanning with the new Primescan from Dentsply Sirona meets the clinical requirements for impressions, making it a first-class method. The Connect Case Center is a portal for further processing of the scan with versatile options and full flexibility. The Connect Case Center replaces the Sirona Connect Portal … Read more

Research Present Key Findings On Detection Of White Spot Lesions Using The Canary System

by The Canary System

The Canary System is sufficiently sensitive to detect early white spot lesions according to a study presented at the International Association for Dental Research in Vancouver, Canada by Dr. Clif Carey, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine. By detecting early white spot lesions, The Canary System gives an early warning of … Read more

Gap Toothed Trend Has Led To An Increase In Reversed Dental Work

by Yahoo Finance

A gap toothed trend is well underway with celebrities from Georgia May Jagger to recent Love Island stars, Francesca Allen and Arabella Chi, leading the trend. The trend has been dubbed “the London look”, after it was made famous by Ms Jagger in an advert for Rimmel. Since then, there has been a rise in cosmetic procedures … Read more

Manual Toothbrushes Market Growth To Be Triggered Based On Increased Demand & Consumer Awareness Regarding Dental Hygiene

by Radiant Insights Inc.

The global Manual Toothbrushes Market is anticipated to rise at a staggering CAGR of 5.9% by 2022. Dental hygiene is one of the important aspects of human health and toothbrush is one of the frequently demanded tools for dental hygiene. The oral benefits and clinical efficacy are achieved and periodontal disease could be avoided by the constant … Read more

ADA Contacts Federal Agencies About Plastic Teeth Aligners

by American Dental Association

The American Dental Association (ADA) sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection raising concerns over aspects of SmileDirect Club, L.L.C.’s (SDC) marketing and direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners. The letter was sent approximately two months after the ADA filed a citizen’s petition with the U.S. Food and … Read more

A First For India – Two South Asian’s Head Two Of The World’s Largest Dental Organizations

by Academy of General Dentistry

On November 4, 2018, Dr. Neil J. Gajjar of Canada became the first South Asian and youngest president of the Academy of General Dentistry, the world’s largest dental organization for general dentists with over 40,000 members. Dr. Gajjar, who was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland is the son of parents from Ahmedabad, India. He frequently travels … Read more

Retired Dentist Dies After Being Stabbed By Ex-Patient

by South China Morning Post

Chen Zhongwei, 60, suffered massive blood loss from multiple stabs to his head, chest, abdomen, and arms A retired dentist who was stabbed by a former patient has died from his injures according to the Guangzhou hospital treating him, in the latest example of the dangers frontline medical workers face on the mainland. Chen Zhongwei, … Read more

California To Pay Off $10.5M In Student Debt – Giving Poor Patients Greater Access To Dentists

by The Sacramento Bee

The state of California is paying off $10.5 million in student loans for 40 dentists who agree to ensure that 30 percent of their patient caseload is made up of Medi-Cal patients – among the state’s poorest and frailest residents. “Dentists with significant student loan debt may find it more difficult financially to commit to care for … Read more

Costa Rican Dentistry Students Create Device That Will Significantly Reduce Plastic Waste From Dental Use

by The Costa Rica Star

Four dentistry students of the University of Costa Rica came up with a solution to reduce plastic waste caused by dental saliva ejectors, which are currently discarded after just one use. The students, Nicole Miranda, Maria Francinie Guevara, Yulieth Segura and Catalina Serra created a metallic ejector of surgical level that can be cleaned in … Read more

3M Canada Oral Care Solutions Division And Clinical Research Dental Announce Canadian Education-Driven Partnership

by 3M Canada Oral Care Division

As the world of dentistry evolves with modernized products and techniques, education and hands-on training are critical to drive adoption. To support Canadian dentists, 3M Canada Oral Care Solutions Division and Clinical Research Dental are pleased to announce a new education-driven partnership. A primary focus of the partnership will be delivering Bioclear Method education. The … Read more

Clinical Research Dental Announces New Hands-Online Live Courses And Fall Dates

by Clinical Research Dental

Known industry-wide for supporting, promoting and teaching better dentistry through the presentation of clinical seminars, CLINICAL RESEARCH DENTAL is pleased to announce their new Hands-OnLine LIVE courses and the release of fall course dates. With the fall line-up comes the announcement of a new course topic added to this innovative CE platform. “Freehand Diastema Closure”, … Read more

Highlights From The Global Symposium In Madrid

by Nobel Biocare

Completely sold out, the event welcomed over 1,200 dental professionals from over 60 countries. A unique learning experience fueled by the expertise of over 70 world-class researchers and clinicians, it was a true celebration of innovation and advancement in implant dentistry. The initial feedback from the participants as well as key experts on the company’s … Read more

Henry Schein Is Accepting Applications For The 2020 Global Product Donation Program

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Medical and Dental Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Product Donations that Expand Access to Care for People in Need Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced that it is accepting applications for the Global Product Donation Program, which provides selected medical and dental organizations with a broad array of health care products and supplies to … Read more

NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program Provided Free Oral Healthcare to 3,000+ People During 2018-2019 School Year

by New York University

More than 3,000 people in four different countries – 2,049 children and 1,076 adults – received free dental care during the 2018-2019 school year, thanks to the NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the collaboration between NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) and Henry Schein Cares, the … Read more

Mail-Order Dental Care Has Arrived In Quebec — And Dentists Are Concerned

by CJAD 800 AM

It seems that in the Internet age, you can get orthodontic treatments done by mail order, without having to visit with an actual orthodontist. A Nashville-based company called SmileDirectClub opened a Montreal-area office just a few weeks ago. It advertises its services heavily online — a cheaper, easier way to get your teeth straightened. Clients … Read more

Toronto Medical Clinic Starts Preventive Oral Health Services For Its Diabetic Patient

by Prevora

A group family medical practice in downtown Toronto is offering a new oral health service for its patients who have type 2 diabetes, which prevents oral inflammation and dental decay.  Poor oral health is a medical condition which results from an imbalance of bacteria in the dental plaque, and has been linked to unstable or … Read more

Quip, An Instagram-Friendly Toothbrush Company, Is Going After The Dental Insurance Industry

by AdWeek

Instead of simply disrupting a category, direct-to-consumer brands are expanding into changing up entire industries. Two telemedicine direct-to-consumer brands—Ro and Keeps—started the first wave by offering men a different way to get a doctor’s consultation on uncomfortable health issues. Now, Quip, a DTC toothbrush company that’s sold in Target is rolling out two dental care alternative plans … Read more