Agreement provides ADA members with a discount for the Umbrella License® to show movies in their practices The American Dental Association (ADA) has negotiated an agreement with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) that gives ADA members the opportunity to obtain a reduced-rate license to exhibit movies and other audiovisual programs at their offices in … Read more
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Recognized as a leader in Dental Sleep Medicine and TMD in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Mayoor Patel emphasizes the importance of continuing education for dentists and their team members. As a dentist, it is important to remain on the cutting edge of dental advancements through continuing education courses and lectures. This is the same for a … Read more
How do you bite into a saturated market? You talk to dentists. At least that’s the strategy two business lawyers are using to carve out a niche in the crowded Ontario legal market. Michael Carabash and David Mayzel are not the two lawyers in Ontario who exclusively serve the legal business needs of dentists. It … Read more
OrthoBanc, a risk assessment and payment management provider specializing in electronic payments for orthodontists has become an official corporate sponsor with the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, a national non-profit providing scholarships for free orthodontic treatment to under-served children. Bill Holt, President of OrthoBanc shares, “We are excited to support Smile for a Lifetime’s … Read more
A World Day for a global issue: oral health FDI World Dental Federation presents a stylish and memorable new World Oral Health Day logo LISTERINE®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program become the official global partners for World Oral Health Day 2014 FDI World Dental Federation is gearing up for the celebration of … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) recently promoted David Preble, D.D.S., J.D., vice president of the newly created ADA Practice Institute. He had previously served as the director of the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs since 2007. The Practice Institute will provide input on programs, products and services to help ADA-members better operate their dental … Read more
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Dental practices are using email and SMS to improve the quality and effectiveness of their communication with patients. However, there are laws that govern the use of these new technologies. The Canadian government’s new anti-spam legislation, Bill C-28, will apply even stricter regulations on how you are permitted to communicate with your patients. Does your … Read more
Tri Hawk has donated six (6) separate prizes to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) for their Silent Auction fundraiser to be held in Nashville, TN during the June 27-30 AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits. The proceeds from the auction will help support oral health and dental care programs intended to benefit underserved populations. Since … Read more
To maintain optimal oral health, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental visits, at intervals determined by a dentist. In light of a new study published in the Journal of Dental Research titled “Patient Stratification for Preventive Care in Dentistry,” the ADA wants to remind consumers that the frequency of their regular dental visits … Read more
See the latest in office design technology at JADA Live in July. Advancing Your Practice Through Office Design will be presented from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 19 at the Westin San Francisco Market Street. JADA Live, presented by the publishers of The Journal of the American Dental Association, is an educational in-person … Read more
In recent years, a number of professions across the country have passed regulations allowing their members to incorporate. This has prompted many professionals to ask whether or not incorporation is for them. What are the benefits? The drawbacks? Here is a review of some of the issues to consider when making a decision as to … Read more
In 2008, after practicing for almost 20 years in the historic Medical Arts Building as the St. George Dental Group in Toronto, Drs. Michael Weinberg and Jay Niman faced a difficult and career changing decision. The University of Toronto had purchased the building and all existing tenants were asked to leave as soon as their … Read more
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According to Wikipedia, a blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. … Read more
On August 31, 2009, Health Canada issued a notice clarifying the classification of patient management software as a Class I or Class II medical device.1 Under the Food and Drug Act, Health Canada reviews medical devices to assess their safety, effectiveness and quality before authorizing them for sale in Canada. Since 2003, Health Canada has … Read more
In recent years, a number of professions across the country have passed regulations allowing their members to incorporate. This has prompted many professionals to ask whether or not incorporation is for them. What are the benefits? The drawbacks? Here is a review of some of the issues to consider when making a decision as to … Read more
T he newest arm of the Fourth Estate According to Wikipedia, a blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning … Read more
