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Dentsply Sirona Announces Latest Steps to Further Drive its Leadership in Digital Dentistry, Including an Exciting Collaboration with Google Cloud and the Launch of a Medical-Grade 3D Printing Solution. Virtual Event to be Held March 4.

by Dentsply Sirona

On March 4, Dentsply Sirona, a pioneer in digital dentistry, will share details about the Company’s exciting collaboration with Google Cloud and a separate new 3D printing solution, Primeprint, in a virtual global event. Dental professionals, technicians and partners are invited to participate in this important start to the next chapter of digitalization in dentistry. … Read more

The Chicago Society Announces 2022 Award Recipients at the 157th Midwinter Meeting

by Chicago Dental Society

The Annual Awards Recognize Scientific Excellence, Charitable Care and Community Impact The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has honored Dr. Michael DiTolla and Dr. George Zehak at the Keynote Session of the 157th Midwinter Meeting for their outstanding contributions to the dental profession. Dr. Michael DiTolla was presented with the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award … Read more

Dentists Use Dogs for Anxious Patients

by The Washington Post

The first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed, kicked and struggled so much that his mom had to hold him down. So when Levi returned to Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry in January to get two more teeth pulled, dental hygienist Barb Kucera had a surprise for him: a friendly yellow Labrador retriever … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Announces Appointment of Dr. Dorothea Wenzel as New Board Member

by Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, today announced that Dr. Dorothea Wenzel has been appointed to its Board of Directors. DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona”) (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced that Dr. Dorothea Wenzel has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), increasing the size of its Board … Read more

Planmeca USA Launches New CAD/CAM Technologies at Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting

by Planmeca USA

Planmeca USA, a leading manufacturer of dental imaging and CAD/CAM equipment, announces the launch of a new wet/dry chairside mill – the Planmeca PlanMill® 35. The new Planmeca PlanMill 35 is one of three key components of the Planmeca FIT® CAD/CAM system – all of which have been dramatically improved. The new mill is perfect … Read more

Henry Schein Announces Support for Inaugural Women in DSO® Event, ‘Empower and Grow 2022’

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Company to Sponsor Keynote Speaker, Bonnie St. John – Best-Selling Author, Former White House Official, and Paralympic Ski Medalist Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that it is a founding sponsor of Women in DSO®, the official nonprofit organization supporting … Read more

Foundation for Endodontics Announce $500,000 Pledge from Endo1 Partners that will Benefit Residents and Academic Leaders

by Foundation for Endodontics

The Foundation for Endodontics, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Endodontics, announces that Endo1 Partners has committed to a generous $500,000 pledge. This pledge will allow the Foundation to further its mission, benefiting post-graduate endodontic residents and educators. Specifically, the five-year pledge will be applied each year to a new scholarship for residents, … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Partners with FDI and Smile Train to Create Best-in-Class Cleft Care Protocols That Will help Advance the Future of Cleft Care to Change Children’s Lives

by Dentsply Sirona

As part of its sustainability strategy “Beyond: Taking action for a brighter world”, Dentsply Sirona has expanded its successful engagement for children with clefts by entering a landmark partnership to advance cleft care and bring health and opportunity to live a happier life to countless children. Today, Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional … Read more

Oral Health Editorial Board Member Bruce Pynn Receives Outstanding Cover Award

by Oral Health

Oral Health is proud to share that Dr. Bruce Pynn has received the 2021 ICD Journalism Outstanding Cover Division I Award for the submission of the Oral Health June 2020 issue cover. Bruce Pynn is Oral Health’s editorial board member for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He maintains a private practice in Thunder Bay, ON. He … Read more

X-PUR CariØ Plus: An Enhanced Version of X-PUR CariØ with CITROX®, a Patented Antimicrobial Bioflavonoid Complex

by Oral Science

Oral Science is pleased to present X-PUR CariØ Plus, a new version of it’s scientifically proven, Canadian-developed, 25% Xylitol toothpaste, now enhanced by CITROX®, a patented antimicrobial bioflavonoid complex. (1) X-PUR CariØ works during the colonization and adhesion of the caries process to reduce the cariogenic bacteria load. For many years, studies have shown that the tooth … Read more

Research Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Hygienists

by American Dental Hygienists' Association

Nearly two years into the pandemic with widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines and a decrease in infections, new studies reveal dental hygienists have low COVID-19 infection rates and high vaccination acceptance. In addition, less than half of dental hygienists that left employment early in the pandemic have returned to the workforce in 2021, and staffing … Read more

Henry Schein Presents “Optimism and Opportunities in Oral Health” Virtual Program

by Henry Schein, Inc.

On Demand Program Reinforces the Company’s Commitment to Advancing Oral Health as a Key Part of Overall Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today the launch of its virtual program, “Optimism and Opportunities in Oral Health.” Created to coincide with the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting, the program is now available on demand, and … Read more

Evidence Grows for Vaping’s Role in Gum Disease

by NYU College of Dentistry

Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest, published in mBio, finds that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome—the community of … Read more

Top 3 Trends Impelling The Growth Of Dental Implants Market Through 2026

by Global Market Insights

The demand for dental implants is expected to grow exponentially on account of surging cases of dental disorders globally. Rise in prevalence of unhealthy habits, such as increasing consumption of junk foods on a regular basis and lack of exercise, might lead to periodontal diseases which may cause tooth decay and dental caries. Dental disorders … Read more

Dental Hygienist Makes Life-Saving Discovery for 9-Year-Old Girl

by WLWT

February is children’s dental health month. The importance of dental health awareness can serve as an early indicator of many possible illnesses. That was the case for a 9-year-old student in Maine, who recently participated in a school oral screening program and was led to receive a crucial diagnosis. Dental hygienist Sherry Laliberte conducts dental … Read more

Denture Held Hostage in Fight Between Neighbours Leaves B.C. Man with Bill From Small Claims Court

by CBC

A heated argument between neighbours that ended with one man’s denture flying over the fence into the other’s yard, never to be seen again, has landed in B.C. small claims court. On Tuesday, Bob Bjerregaard was ordered to pay his next-door neighbour $1,829 for a replacement and other costs after the Civil Resolution Tribunal found … Read more

Australian Dentists Call to Make Mouthguards Mandatory in Sport

by City News

THE ACT’s peak dentistry body is urging Canberra sport groups to make mouthguards mandatory this winter season to help protect their players against potentially serious dental injuries. According to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), sports related injuries account for almost 40 per cent of dental injuries, yet only 36 per cent of Australians wear a … Read more

Less Antibiotic Use in Dentistry Gave No Increase in Endocarditis

by KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET

Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective endocarditis. Since the recommendation was removed in 2012, there has been no increase in this disease, a registry study from Karolinska Institutet published … Read more

Halifax-Area Dentist Facing Charges After Being Accused of Assaulting Patients

by CTV News

A Halifax-area dentist who was suspended in November 2020 after allegations that he had assaulted his patients over several decades is now facing criminal charges. Halifax Regional Police did not name the dentist in a news release early Wednesday because the charges had not been sworn in court at that time. However, the charges have … Read more