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Henry Schein’s 18th Annual “Back To School” Program Helps More Than 5,000 Children Return To The Classroom Ready To Succeed
Program Helps Boost Children’s Confidence By Providing Classroom Essentials To help build the confidence of many underserved children who would otherwise return to the classroom without essential school supplies or new clothes, 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, … Read more
Removing the Smoke Screen: Dental Hygienists Call for Government Action on E-Cigarettes
Canada’s dental hygienists call on all levels of government to take steps to minimize the potential negative public health consequences of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), particularly for youth. In its recently released Position Statement on E-Cigarettes, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) asserts that a ban on e-cigarettes sales to minors, a ban on flavourings in … Read more
Tooth Fairy taking austerity measures
Losing a tooth just isn’t as lucrative as it used to be. The Tooth Fairy is leaving an average of $3.19 (U.S.) per tooth under kids’ pillows this year, according to an annual Tooth Fairy survey by Visa out this month. A visit from the Tooth Fairy was more lucrative back in 2010, when Dwayne … Read more
DentalPost Brings Its Innovative Employment Service to Canada
Demand for Smarter Hiring Solutions Spurs International Expansion Today DentalPost, the dental industry’s premier online and mobile job board, announces its expansion into Canada offering data driven innovations for dental professionals looking to make connections and create teams that excel. This marks the brand’s first international product with additional market launches planned in the coming … Read more
Sirona’s C30 Extravaganza Designed to Provide Dental Professionals with the Most Advanced Educational Experience in Digital Dentistry
Sirona to Deliver CAD/CAM Users with a Comprehensive Learning Curriculum Across a Wide Diversity of Educational Tracks of Their Choosing Sirona Dental, Inc., the worldwide leader and pioneer of digital dentistry, will provide dental professionals with the highest level of education at its widely anticipated CEREC® 30th (C30) Anniversary Celebration. The three-day CAD/CAM extravaganza … Read more
Colan Rogers Named President of NSK Dental
Dental industry veteran brings extensive experience in hand-piece sales and marketing Leading dental equipment manufacturer NSK Dental LLC announced today that it has named industry veteran Colan Rogers as its president. Mr. Rogers, who brings over 20 years of experience in the dental industry, was most recently Director of Institutional Sales for Henry Schein Special … Read more
Still Time Remaining to Register for Sirona’s C30 Celebration with an Attractive Offer Available for Dental Staff Members
Limited Time Offer: Fourth Staff Member Receives Free Tuition for Digital Dentistry Extravaganza In preparation of its highly anticipated CEREC® 30th (C30) Anniversary Celebration, Sirona Dental, Inc., the worldwide leader and pioneer of digital dentistry, is currently offering C30 attendees a great deal on staff registration. Doctors can now register three practice members with … Read more
Dental Hygienists Call for Federal Leadership to Support Taxpayers and Improve Oral Care Outcomes
Canada’s dental hygienists call on all federal parties to commit to addressing the costly issue of limited access to preventive oral care in Canada. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) says that inadequate government supports for dental treatment and oral care, particularly for First Nations and Inuit peoples as well as Canadian seniors, have created … Read more
3M Announces New 3M Oral Care Organization
Consistent with 3M’s strategy to increase customer relevance, the company has announced the formation of 3M Oral Care, combining the former 3M ESPE Dental and 3M Unitek Orthodontics into a single new division, led by Business Manager, Drew McCallum, effective immediately. “The newly created 3M Oral Care division will build on our core brands and … Read more
Henry Schein Announces Call For Entries For The Inaugural Henry Schein Cares Medal
Medal to Recognize Excellence in Expanding Access to Care for the Underserved Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today the creation of the Henry Schein Cares Medal, which will be awarded annually to organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding … Read more
32nd Annual AACD Scientific Session: Not the Same Old Dental Meeting
Every year the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Professional Education Committee (PEC) pushes the envelope when it comes to offering dental professionals the very best in comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education at the Annual AACD conference. This year, the PEC has torn the envelope up, thrown it out the window, and opted for a completely reimagined … Read more
Once the height of teen embarrassment, braces have somehow become cool
Laura Henry knew things were not okay with her 13-year-old son, Khaden. Like most parents, Henry is an expert at reading her child’s smile, studying each prideful beam and bashful grin for signs that he’s truly happy. And from looking at recent photos, Henry could tell that Khaden was self-conscious. “All of his smiles were … Read more
2015 Winners of Prestigious International Periodontal Research Competition VOLPE Prize Honored During Reception at The Ohio State University
Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive and The Ohio State University, Division of Periodontology, Award Recognizes Year’s Best in Periodontal Clinical Research by Students in Dentistry Recognizing the year’s best clinical research in periodontology by students in dentistry, Colgate-Palmolive and The Ohio State University’s College of Dentistry, Division of Periodontology recently announced the 2015 International Periodontal Research Competition … Read more
To boost job prospects, younger Americans seek dentures
Some areas that top the nation for unemployment also fare worst in a health measure that can keep people from getting jobs — missing teeth. West Virginia is the starkest example. Not only did it have the highest jobless rate in June, but it also holds the dubious distinction of having the most working-age adults … Read more
Workforce Longevity: CEO Stan Bergman of Henry Schein highlights what he has learned in 25 years
I’ve Had the Same Job for 25 Years. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
ADA Conference on Genetics in Dentistry
In October, the American Dental Association (ADA) will host a first-of-its kind meeting about the current issues involved in genetic testing and the expectations for genetics in dentistry. Dental practitioners and leaders of professional dental organizations are encouraged to attend the upcoming conference, currently scheduled for October 28-29, at the Association Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. … Read more
2015 Oral Implantology and Laser Perio Congress
Join us for a world-class educational conference focusing on the most current research and clinical applications relating to your implant practice success, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders. Experience hands-on equipment lab with the most advanced products, plus fellowship and fun! A must for clinicians who offer periodontic or implant treatment options, or … Read more
New Study Shows Dental Treatment during Pregnancy is Safe
New Study Shows Dental Treatment during Pregnancy is Safe It’s safe for pregnant women to undergo dental treatment with local anesthetics, according to a new study published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). “Our study identified no evidence to show that dental treatment with anesthetics is harmful during … Read more
Study: Emergency department use for oral care
With new Medicaid dental benefits, will emergency department use for oral care decline? According to the American Dental Association, about 8.3 million adults on Medicaid are eligible for expanded dental benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Still, many states do not provide dental coverage for these patients, who may use the emergency department for dental … Read more