Oral Science is proud to introduce an additional delivery system for Advantage Arrest, a successful product that has already been introduced in thousands of dental offices. Advantage Arrest contains 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to arrest the progress of an already formed cavity in permanent or primary teeth. Advantage Arrest was the first SDF to enter the … Read more
A man walked into an Upper East Tennessee dental office and fatally shot his wife on Wednesday morning before he was shot and detained by a bystander who was legally carrying a handgun, authorities said. “A concealed carry permit holder saw the threat, took action on the threat and stood by until officers arrived,” Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy told … Read more
Fire officials say a Massachusetts apartment building has been deemed uninhabitable after a man mistook dental fillings for silver, melted them and caused mercury poisoning. Fall River District Fire Chief Michael Clark said the 51-year-old resident melted the fillings Jan. 25 and went to the hospital three days later. Initially, doctors couldn’t understand what made him ill. Toxic … Read more
Patients who’ve attended a Kingston, Ont., dental clinic since 2010 are being urged to get tested for certain infectious diseases after the local health agency discovered the clinic’s tools were improperly cleaned and sterilized. The investigation into the Dr. Ken Luco Dental Clinic began after Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health received a complaint from the public on Jan. 16. An order to close the clinic … Read more
PATTERSON DENTAL/DENTAIRE Canada is featuring STERILOG™ as part of its commitment to enhancing dental office environments and client satisfaction with value added innovations and products. STERILOG™ is an innovative, touch screen based kiosk system that increases staff efficiency, reduces time spent and secures data previously recorded via handwritten sterilization package labeling and logging. Its dental … Read more
Individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities now have a dedicated treatment center in New York City for dental care: NYU College of Dentistry’s Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. The 8,000-square-foot center, located in the NYU College of Dentistry’s Weissman Building at 1st Avenue and 24th Street, provides much-needed comprehensive care for patients whose disabilities or … Read more
A new and revolutionary chapter for implant dentistry will open this summer in Madrid. At the upcoming Global Symposium, the first of three international events hosted by Nobel Biocare, outstanding developments in the field of implant design and site preparation will be unveiled. Supporting these groundbreaking innovations will be new advancements in implant surface technology … Read more
What was considered an absolute sensation more than 30 years ago is almost taken for granted today. In terms of quality, digital intraoral impressions are in no way inferior to conventional methods[1], and therefore, are becoming a reliable alternative for taking impressions of both individual teeth and the entire jaw for more and more dentists. … Read more
GC America Inc. introduces brand new shades for GC Initial® LiSi Press LT. A revolutionary new pressable ceramic, it combines unparalleled strength and amazing aesthetics. GC Initial® LiSi Press is suitable for ultra-thin veneers as well as single tooth restorations and small bridges, in both the anterior and posterior and on implants. Perfect for even … Read more
University at Buffalo researchers have received part of a $1.5 million grant to investigate light therapy as a replacement for prescription opioids in treating oral mucositis, painful ulcers and swelling in the mouth that result from chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer. Funded by the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research Small Business Innovation … Read more
A dental assistant was arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry from patients after they were administered laughing gas at an office in Rocky Point, Suffolk County police announced Friday. Arieta Gouvakis, 38, was arrested in her Manorville home around 12:30 a.m. and is being charged with grand larceny in the third degree, grand larceny in the … Read more
At this year’s Chicago Midwinter meeting, Microcopy, a leader in the design and development of innovative products for the dental industry, announces the release of its new NeoBurr 3302 blended neck® carbide. This new blended neck carbide follows suit with the 5572, the section of the bur between the cutting head and the shank is … Read more
A former restaurant worker who alleged work by two dentists – including one who practises in South Surrey – “dramatically altered” her life has had her negligence claim dismissed in B.C. Supreme Court. In the claim, Maria De Sousa alleged Dr. John Rogers – of White Rock Dental Group – breached the standard of care … Read more
Typically the month that celebrates love, history, and heart health, February is also National Children’s Dental Health month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). At Children’s Dental Health, our dentists and staff are taking this opportunity to share good oral health habits and raise awareness of the importance of pediatric dental care at an … Read more
DMG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of restorative materials and preventive products, announced that it has opened a new office to support its growing customer base in Canada. The office is located at 10 Four Seasons Place in Toronto, Ontario. After achieving an unmatched reputation for dental material innovation in Europe, North America as … Read more
The North Carolina Dental Board of Examiners says it is looking into charges against 55-year-old Michael Hasson, an oral surgeon charged last week with sexually abusing at least four female patients while they were under anesthesia. Hasson works at Wilmington Oral Surgery and has run the practice for 22 years. As of Monday morning, his license … Read more
More than 60-thousand patients a year are seen in the emergency room — for dental treatment that should be provided in a dentist’s office. The Ontario Dental Association said there needs to be more funding provided to dentists, which would make emergency rooms more efficient. According to Dr. David Stevenson, president of the ODA, no … Read more
We all know that we need to brush our teeth regularly to prevent the risk of cavities and gum disease, but according to a new report by the CDC, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Specifically, a new analysis of the dental hygiene habits of children and adolescents in the US reveals that almost 40 percent … Read more
What was considered an absolute sensation more than 30 years ago is almost taken for granted today. In terms of quality, digital intraoral impressions are in no way inferior to conventional methods[1], and therefore, are becoming a reliable alternative for taking impressions of both individual teeth and the entire jaw for more and more dentists. … Read more
A Wilmington oral surgeon is accused of sexually abusing at least four of his patients while they were under anesthesia, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Michael Lee Hasson was arrested Thursday night and charged with second-degree forcible sexual offense and three counts of sexual battery. Hasson, 55, has been booked under a $1.25 million … Read more