In response to the release from the U.K. organization Action on Sugar, Canadian Beverage Association (CBA) issued the following statement: Jim Goetz, President, CBA, said: “Canadian beverage manufacturers are leading the way in cutting calories and reducing the sugar in their products. Through new product development, reformulation and increased availability of smaller pack sizes, annual … Read more
Utrecht, October 2, 2015 – Researchers at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht have identified a gene that may cause oligodontia, the agenesis of six or more teeth. The discovery of the so-called LPR6 gene makes it possible to diagnose patients more effectively, provide them with better information and develop customized treatment. The results were published … Read more
Dental practice mergers often make sense. Merging with another established practice in your area offers plenty of benefits, from reducing competition to expanding your patient base to gaining more referral sources — all factors that can lead to growth and increased profits. But a practice merger isn’t a business transaction you should jump into lightly. … Read more
Implant treatment has greatly improved the level of care we can offer our patients. According to Misch 2015, many implant retained prosthetics are being installed by a means of intra-oral cementation. 1 The other main fixed prosthesis installation process is by “screwing the already assembled abutment-prosthesis complex”, directly onto dental implants in the mouth. 2 … Read more
Thirty years old and more innovative than ever – the CEREC CAD/CAM system celebrated its anniversary with an exceptional event in Las Vegas. Jeffrey T. Slovin, president and CEO of Sirona, officially opened the celebration in front of an audience filled with thousands of excited professionals. Two new versions of CEREC Omnicam were introduced- CEREC … Read more
ClearDent and Excell Practice Management are hosting the 5th annual “Best of Both Worlds” event from November 11-14, 2015 and it is filling up faster than ever. This year, the event features more speakers, more sessions covering more diverse subjects, and will be held in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico. Attendees will be staying at one … Read more
Dr Patrick Hescot is the new President of FDI World Dental Federation. He began his two-year mandate on 24 September, following an inauguration ceremony during the meeting of the FDI General Assembly, the federation’s governing body, in Bangkok. Commenting his inauguration, FDI President Hescot said: “To take on the mandate of FDI President requires energy … Read more
The World Congress on Controversies in Dentistry (CoDent): Debates on Implantology will take place from November 3rd – 5th, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. CoDent is committed to open debate and discussion on the critical issues facing dentistry and dentists. In the history of dental medicine, few topics have engendered more controversy than dental implants. For … Read more
For the first time in 30 years, an ADA member will serve as President-elect of the FDI World Dental Federation. Dr. Kathy Kell, Iowa, won the chief election on September 24th at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Kell said, “I’d like to thank the American Dental … Read more
Carestream Dental is pleased to announce that Jack van’t Groenewout (Jack Vant) has accepted the position of general manager for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, he will oversee the design and execution of the company’s imaging and software growth strategies in the United States and Canada. Jack first began his career in healthcare … Read more
Stanley Bergman Honored for Leading Company’s Longstanding Commitment to Advancing Access to Oral Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, has … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) joins other members of Canada’s Health Action Lobby (HEAL) to remind federal leaders that Canadians want government to make the challenges facing our health-care system a priority. Public opinion research consistently reveals that Canadians care deeply about finding the sustainable and cost-effective options that will enhance our national health. … Read more
Worldwide Leader of Digital Dental Innovations Delivers an Unforgettable Extravaganza of Unsurpassed Hands-On Learning and First-Class Entertainment Sirona Dental Inc.’s CEREC® 30th (C30) Anniversary celebration exceeded expectations, further establishing Sirona as the leader in digital dentistry. The CAD/CAM extravaganza, hosted at the The Venetian® and The Palazzo® in Las Vegas, spanned three days of … Read more
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Health Braintrust today released the 2015 Kelly Report on Health Disparities in America, which examines the causes and impact of health disparities among minorities. Compiled by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who chairs the CBC Health Braintrust, the report includes a comprehensive set of legislative and policy recommendations to reduce health … Read more
COLTENE, a global manufacturer of dental consumables, becomes a new material partner for SIRONA’s leading CAD/CAM system CEREC. Under the brand name BRILLIANT Crios, the new “Reinforced Composite Blocs” for chairside manufactured permanent inlays, onlays, full anatomical crowns and veneers will be launched in Q1 2016. COLTENE is placing special emphasis on composite as a … Read more
DENTSPLY and Sirona enter into definitive merger agreementDENTSPLY International Inc. (“DENTSPLY”) and Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. (“Sirona”) announced today that Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement which will result in the world’s leading manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. The combination will create a combined company with … Read more
Philips Sonicare, the brand behind popular electronic toothbrushes, recently released a device that accomplished the inconceivable: It made oral hygiene so fun that kids want to stay on top of it. The new toothbrush proved a little addictive, though. The new Sonicare for Kids toothbrush hit retail at the end of August, and its key … Read more
Despite provocative reporting and sensational headlines, the American Association of Endodontists today said there is no evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be spread from person to person by direct contact, or through any dental procedures or dental instruments. “There is no evidence that root canal treatment poses a risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,” said AAE … Read more
Drs. William Calnon, Edward Green, Frank Maggio to serve on ADAF Executive Committee The ADA Foundation this week elected four new members to its Board of Directors, including dental industry representatives from Johnson & Johnson and DENTSPLY, and also elected three current Board members to its Executive Committee. “We are honored to welcome four new … Read more
On Saturday, September 26th Davis Orthodontics, will be hosting its 1st ever Kids’ Charity Street Hockey Tournament, a 4-on-4 knockout style tournament geared towards kids 8-16 years of age, with all proceeds from this event going to Tali’s Fund, a non-profit at the Hospital for Sick Kids, which was created in loving memory, of Tali … Read more