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Primescan and Atlantis Suprastructures: A Validated Workflow for Efficient Treatment of Edentulous Patients

10/07/2021 by Dentsply Sirona

Primescan, the high-performance intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona, is an excellent starting point for digital workflows that can assist in further improving dental treatment in restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and implantology. Primescan is now validated for full arch fixed implant restorations with Atlantis suprastructures, mainly due to the proven accuracy1 of Primescan. It is now possible for … Read more

dentalcorp Announces the Appointment of Martin Fecko as Chief Marketing Officer

10/07/2021 by dentalcorp

dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company”), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, announced today the appointment of Martin Fecko as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), commencing October 25, 2021. Joining dentalcorp’s senior leadership team, Mr. Fecko will be responsible for leading dentalcorp’s end-to-end patient journey and supporting the network’s growth agenda. … Read more

Success Story: Ivoclar Vivadent Looks Back on a Year of the Ivotion Denture System – and Presents Even More Application Options and a Greater Choice of Gingiva Shades

10/06/2021 by Ivoclar Vivadent

It has been just over a year since the innovative Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar Vivadent revolutionized the fabrication of removable dentures. During this time, the company has not only won over numerous users, but it has also kept its promise of ongoing development of the Ivotion Denture System by releasing fabrication of implant-supported dentures … Read more

MouthWatch Launches Game-Changing HD Intraoral Camera During SmileCon 2021

10/06/2021 by MouthWatch LLC

MouthWatch Plus+ Delivers True 1080p Images at a Disruptive Price MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral cameras, will debut its MouthWatch Plus+ HD intraoral camera at booth #B3309 during SmileCon 2021 in Las Vegas. With a launch special price of $999.00 and SRP of $1,199.00, The MouthWatch … Read more

Dental Care Recycling Scheme Implemented Around Scotland

10/06/2021 by Roderick Holly, deadline

Several practices have joined Philips’ Dental Care Recycling Programme, in partnership with TerraCycle, the world leaders in recycling “hard-to-recycle” waste with patients and practices from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders benefiting. The practice is part of Clyde Munro Dental Group, which is introducing the scheme north of the border to 48 of its 51, (the … Read more

TempStars CEO Dr. James Younger Adopts Perspective of Hygienists and Dental Assistants in Oral Health Magazine Article

10/06/2021 by TempStars

Dr. James Younger, the founder and CEO of TempStars, North America’s largest and #1 rated dental temping and hiring service, has authored another piece for Oral Health Group, Canada’s leading magazine for the dental industry – this time for Oral Hygiene, the leading publication for Dental Hygienists in Canada. Dr. Younger co-wrote “Great Temping Expectations; Make … Read more

Dentsply Sirona World 2021 – Expectations Exceeded as Dental Professionals Travel to Las Vegas for Highly Anticipated Return of the “Ultimate Dental Experience”

10/05/2021 by Dentsply Sirona

For the first time as a special hybrid event, Dentsply Sirona World 2021 was hosted last week both virtually and live in Las Vegas, drawing in more than 7,000 registrants. Widely known as the ultimate dental experience, Dentsply Sirona World did not hold back as it offered participants opportunities to network with fellow professionals, access … Read more

Sonendo® Acquires Portfolio of Novel Dental Procedure Technology Patents

10/05/2021 by Sonendo, Inc.

Sonendo®, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced the acquisition of all the assets of FluidFile Ltd., an Israeli dental company. FluidFile is a specialist endodontic company that has developed a range of options for alternative root canal treatments. The assets included within the transaction primarily consist of a … Read more

NHS Dentistry Access Delays: “I Pulled 11 of My Own Teeth Out”

10/05/2021 by BBC

Danielle Watts lives in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and has, as she puts it, been doing her own dentistry – removing 11 of her own teeth. “There’s been no help out there,” she says. “My dentist shut six years ago and me and my children were left with nowhere to go. “They didn’t refer us … Read more

Henry Schein’s Practice Pink Program Celebrates 15th Anniversary Supporting the Global Fight Against Cancer

10/05/2021 by Henry Schein, Inc.

Since its Inception, Practice Pink Has Raised More Than $1.7M for Cancer Research, Prevention, and Awareness Efforts Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the 15th anniversary of its Practice Pink® program supporting nonprofit organizations dedicated to the fight against cancer. Practice Pink is a global initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility … Read more

FDI General Assembly Selects Drs. Chadwick, Gehani, Marron-Tarrazzi for Leadership Positions

10/04/2021 by ADA

The FDI World Dental Federation convened its first ever virtual session of the FDI General Assembly (GA), FDI 2021 World Dental Congress-Special Edition, hosted by the Australian Dental Association Sept. 26-29. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the General Assembly voted and elected the following: • Dr. Greg Chadwick (ADA Past President) – FDI President-Elect • Dr. Chad Gehani (ADA … Read more

Sun Life to Acquire DentaQuest, a Leader in Dental Benefits in the United States

10/04/2021 by Sun Life Financial Inc.

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), through its U.S. business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DentaQuest, for US$2.475 billion (approximately C$3.1 billion). Headquartered in Boston and founded in 2001, DentaQuest is the largest provider of Medicaid dental benefits in the U.S. with growing Medicare Advantage, commercial and U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange businesses. Currently DentaQuest … Read more

In Anticipation of World Smile Day®, Dentsply Sirona and DS World 2021 Attendees Came Together to Help Hundreds of Cleft-Affected Children Gain Healthier Smiles.

10/01/2021 by Dentsply Sirona

At this year’s Dentsply Sirona World (DS World) in Las Vegas, Dentsply Sirona announced the launch of a wide-ranging new partnership with Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization. To further broaden the impact of this partnership, Dentsply Sirona offered to match donations made to Smile Train by participants at Dentsply Sirona World 2021. October … Read more

Senior Dentist Suspended After Telling Colleagues He Would “Not Want to be Treated by an African”

09/30/2021 by Laurence Dollimore, Daily Mail

A senior dentist in charge of monitoring professional standards has been branded “deplorable” after telling colleagues he would not want to be treated by an African. Rashpal Singh Mondair was suspended for six months after making the shocking comments while acting as chair of the Professional Conduct Committee of the General Dental Council (GDC) – … Read more

Research Examines the Effectiveness of Various Oral Hygiene Tools

09/30/2021 by Emily Henderson, B.Sc., News-Medical.Net

Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information. However, new research led by the University at Buffalo aims to separate fact from fiction in determining which oral hygiene tools actually prevent gum disease. The paper, published … Read more

How We Can All Help Improve Standards of Care for Children with Clefts to Optimize Their Oral Health

10/05/202109/30/2021 by FDI World Dental Federation

Globally, every three minutes a baby is born with a cleft, that’s 540 babies every day. Babies born with a cleft often struggle to eat, breathe, hear, speak, and thrive. Every child has the right to good oral health, which is why FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) joined forces with Smile Train, to launch new educational … Read more

Dental Care: The Best, Worst and Unproven Tools to Care for Your Teeth, According to a University at Buffalo Study

10/05/202109/30/2021 by The University at Buffalo

Study suggests interdental brushes and water picks work best to prevent gum disease, finds no extra power in powered toothbrushes, lists best mouth rinses and more Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information. However, new … Read more

New CDC Training Resource Outlines Principles of Infection Prevention, Control in Dental Settings

09/28/202109/28/2021 by ADA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Oral Health released a free, online training on safe care in the dental office and the principles of infection prevention and control. Foundations: Building the Safest Dental Visit is a self-paced training designed for dental health care personnel, infection prevention coordinators, educators, consultants and others. The CDC … Read more