As part of its strategic plan and ongoing evolution, DentalEZ® Integrated Solutions today announced changes that will continue the transformation of the company. Effective January 1, 2018, DentalEZ is partnering with PSA, Professional Sales Associates, Inc., on sales of its StarDental®, RAMVAC® and DentalEZ Equipment brands to dental distributors in the US, Puerto Rico and … Read more
From September 14 to 16, 2017, dental professionals and experts from all over the world are meeting at Dentsply Sirona World in Las Vegas. This first-class event organized by Dentsply Sirona offers a unique program combining fascinating presentations, Breakout Sessions on the latest topics and peer discussions, and extraordinary entertainment from world-renowned entertainers such as … Read more
Company to Also Host #ScheinChats, a Series of Facebook Live Discussions, With Industry Leaders Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its participation at Dentsply Sirona World, which includes a rich line-up of oral health professionals who will share best practices in Conebeam CT and CAD/CAM applications. In addition, Henry Schein will host #ScheinChats, a … Read more
According to the World Health Organization, dental caries and periodontal disease “affect the vast majority of people” in Africa. In fact, 50-80 percent of school-aged children suffer from cavities. That’s why Carestream Dental has donated RVG intraoral sensor technology to Mercy Ships for use onboard the Africa Mercy during its next field service to the West African nation of … Read more
Dentsply Sirona World is the second annual Ultimate Dental Meeting and the first to be hosted in Las Vegas. Dubbed an educational festival, this is one of the largest events in dentistry and attracts the leading minds in the industry. “As we welcome a record-number of attendees, the excitement is palpable among them and our … Read more
Proposals that will give the nation’s regulator of medical devices an enhanced ability to deal with instances of illegal supply have been welcomed by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak business organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers. Responding to an exposure draft of a Bill to amend the Therapeutic Goods Act (Cth) 1989 released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) … Read more
Over the past few months we have been putting together our two new online stores and are proud to announce that they are finally ready to use. Both will help you facilitate your patients experience! Oral Science Club: For You (Dental Professionals) The Oral Science Club store is for you, dental professionals! There are three main items … Read more
It’s one of the worst parts of a dental checkup — painful probing with sharp instruments to look for signs of gum disease. The time-consuming and sometimes bloody process keeps patients fearful, hygienists frustrated, and dentists worried they might be missing important symptoms. Now a nanoengineer in San Diego says he’s got a possible solution. … Read more
The opioid epidemic has been fueled by soaring numbers of prescriptions written for pain medication. And often, those prescriptions are written by dentists. “We’re in the pain business,” says Paul Moore, a dentist and pharmacologist at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. “People come to see us when they’re in pain. Or after we’ve … Read more
Brasseler USA, a leading provider of dental instrumentation, launched today a new e-commerce experience: Shop.BrasselerUSA.com. The all new, mobile-friendly Shop.BrasselerUSA.com introduces a completely refreshed shopping experience with enhanced search features, expanded product information, and an easy-to-navigate interface. “Brasseler USA’s new e-commerce platform further embodies the Company’s ‘By Your Side’ commitment by satisfying the constantly evolving … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased and excited to introduce the 2017 Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award winners. “Every year the “Best of Class” identifies and acknowledges innovative dental technologies from the well-known to the obscure, and from the basic to the aspirational,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. … Read more
Sleep-related breathing disorders, which include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affect as much as 20 percent of the North American population. Oral appliances are a well-known and often preferred treatment option for patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliances only treat about 60 percent of OSA cases – and the challenge is selecting which patients will … Read more
According to the Italian agricultural lobby group, Colderetti, the British drank 40 million liters of Prosecco in 2016, and spent 366 million euros ($434 million) on it, representing a 33 per cent market growth that year. That’s good for Prosecco and the Italians who peoduce and export it. Is it good for the British? In November 2016 The … Read more
The B.C. government is pouring an extra $6 million into a health-care fund for low-income kids. The BC Healthy Kids program will now get a total of $30 million a year to help cover costs for dental care, glasses and hearing aids. The NDP government has boosted the dental allotment set by the previous Liberal … Read more
If you missed the chance to attend this year’s Ultimate Dental Meeting in Las Vegas, register now for Dentsply Sirona World 2018 in Orlando, Florida, so as not to make the same mistake twice! Dentsply Sirona World is heading back to the Sunshine State for next year’s event. Hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort … Read more
Building collaborative networks amongst the Australian businesses involved in dental product manufacturing and export is the focus of the Australian Dental Products Exporters’ Forum to be held in Canberra on September 14, 2017. The event is convened by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak business organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers. “The research being undertaken within … Read more
Dental video just went mobile with the new Futudent Recording App for Android. Futudent is pleased to release the new app which makes tether-free filming possible for all EduCam users, old and new. The new app finally make it easy to film your work wherever you want from your own point of view, without needing to … Read more
DI World Dental Federation issued today a chairside guide to advise clinicians on restorative interventions with their patients. It was released on the opening day of the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid, Spain (29 August-1 September) under the umbrella of the Caries Prevention Partnership (CPP), supported by Colgate. The guide is conceived as a visual support, with … Read more
Alberta’s health minister isn’t happy with prices coming down by just three per cent in the new fee guide published by the Alberta Dental Association and College this month, according to the CBC. With Alberta having the highest dentistry fees of any province, the college published its first fee guide since 1997 two weeks ago. But the guide wasn’t enough … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that from September through December, it is offering its dental, animal health, and medical customers the opportunity to join the company in the fight against cancer. By purchasing a range of pink products, customers can help support the company’s Practice Pink program, an initiative designed to raise awareness … Read more