Dalhousie University will allow all the dental students involved in a misogynistic Facebook group to graduate. President Richard Florizone said in a statement Friday the “men have taken ownership of their actions.” In December, four female dental students complained to the university after they discovered their male classmates were making rape jokes about them in … Read more
The management and staff at the Aurum Group is pleased to congratulate Dr. Brent Davis of Cranbrook, BC on winning the GRAND PRIZE in the “Trip to the Summit” Draw at the recent Pacific Dental Conference Meeting in Vancouver. Dr. Davis received a package of Registration Fees and Accommodations for Two at The Dental Technology … Read more
Digital systems are essential for modern dentistry. But they are not consistently applied in practices. Experts including Dr. Axel Wehmeier discuss the new trends in the dental industry and how dentists can take advantage of the digital world in the new edition of VISION, the Innovation Magazine from Sirona. The inconsistent handling of patient data … Read more
The 31st Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session wrapped up on May 9th at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. More than 1,800 people (a substantial increase from last year) attended the conference, which consisted of four days of educational programming including 65 lectures, 35 hands-on workshops, live dentistry, and three … Read more
If you are heading to the JDQ dental show in Montreal on May 25 and 26 then stop by the Ivoclar Vivadent booth and meet Millenia – a mobile robot that talks! As part of the festivities, Millenia will be on hand to say hello and answer your questions. “Technology is rapidly evolving in dentistry,” said … Read more
Henry Schein Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Recognized for Inspirational Leadership, Commitment to Social Responsibility and Advancing the Ideal of Giving Back 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, the … Read more
State-of-the-art facility will offer students, faculty and alumni opportunities to learn how digital technology enhances dental education, patient care and health outcomes Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry and 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, have … Read more
The ADHA agrees that the outcomes found in a newly released NCHS report underscore the need to increase and improve preventive measures to reduce incidence of dental caries. A recently released National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief details the results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2012. The NHANES survey … Read more
An impactful “Their Story” will be presented at the 2015 Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Carlson and patient Natalie will be onsite to discuss details of the case along with providing an opportunity to also help man’s best friend. i-CAT™ a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, will exhibit at the … Read more
Company Opens Nepal Disaster Relief Fund Through The Henry Schein Cares Foundation 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 the Company’s commitment of $500,000 in product donations to support relief efforts for victims of the devastating earthquake … Read more
The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry 2015 Awards of Distinction Gala was a tremendous success! The Gala hounoured Dr. Jack Gerrow, Dr. Lynn Tomkins and the Royal Canadian Dental Corps in recognition of their outstanding achievements within the oral health care community, while raising much needed funds for Access to Care. Smile for the … Read more
Help Canada’s ToothFairy spread her wings by participating in an exciting upcoming event! The ToothFairy Auction, taking place June 3-12, allows dental professionals to take advantage of excellent deals on valuable dental equipment, services, and products for their practice, as well as personal items and gifts, through a fun, online auction. DIAC member companies including … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to see that the 2015 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada focus on the critical issue of access to health services and medical transportation for remote First Nations communities. This matter is close to the heart of dental hygienists, who have been working for some … Read more
New collaborative partnership offers advanced learning opportunity for dental-school graduates Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB) have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation for a newly created general-practice dental residency program. Students in the one-year program will rotate between the UB Dental and RPCI Dental Services. The … Read more
Continued use of community water fluoridation aligns directly with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s mission to help improve the public’s oral and overall health. Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final Public Health Service (PHS) recommendation for the optimal fluoride level in drinking water to prevent tooth decay. … Read more
Latina Creative Agency, Washington Dental Service Foundation and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will Present “Latino Children’s Oral Health Opinion Research & Model Program” at National Oral Health Conference in Kansas City Recent large national survey conducted by the CDC revealed that 26 percent of Hispanic 6- to 9-year olds suffered from untreated tooth decay, … Read more
Sponsorship Represents Elevation in the Company’s Three Decades of Commitment as a Strategic Partner in the Organization’s Mission and Messaging 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, has elevated its three decades of commitment to The Organization for Safety, … Read more
A Labrador City woman says the region is in desperate need of another dentist, after she and her husband were forced to drive hours for a dental appointment. Shayna Jewell said she and her husband had to travel seven hours to Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week to see a dentist. Photo: Shayna Jewell from Labrador … Read more
ROI Corporation is excited to celebrate alongside Tom W. Schramm, Broker, as he rings in his 20th year as a sales representative for the company. “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Tom over the past 20 years,” said Timothy A. Brown, President & CEO, ROI Corporation, “I have watched him grow substantially … Read more
Searchable tool makes it easy to find details on inspections of drug companies Health Minister Rona Ambrose today launched the Drug and Health Product Inspections Database, a new online resource designed to provide ready access to information on inspections of companies that manufacture and sell drug products for the Canadian market. Canadians can search the … Read more