Taking in the 4th Women’s Dental Conference

Common interests and perspectives brought together a host of women in dentistry at the 4th Women’s Dental Conference, presented by Clinical Research Dental. In a relaxing and intimate setting, this immersive event served as a means to refresh the ladies’ passion for dentistry while addressing topics relevant to their practice (such as successful endodontics and … Read more

Monolithic Restauration Concepts

Ivoclar Vivadent hosts 2nd International Expert Symposium in London Endorsed by the King’s College London Dental Institute, Ivoclar Vivadent hosted the International Expert Symposium ‘The Quality of Esthetics’ in London. World-renowned specialists discussed the latest materials and advanced clinical concepts to an audience of 750 delegates on 14th June 2014. Robert Ganley, CEO of Ivoclar … Read more

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2014-15 During Its 91st Annual Session in Las Vegas

Oregon dental hygienist Kelli Swanson Jaecks, RDH, MA, installed as association’s 88th president. Today during the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA’s) 91st Annual Session, Kelli Swanson Jaecks, RDH, MA, of Salem, Ore., was installed as the organization’s 2014-15 president, along with the ADHA’s new slate of officers for the upcoming 2014-15 year. “The diverse needs … Read more

Official: Poznan (Poland) to host the 2016 FDI Annual World Dental Congress

Poznan, Poland, is to host the 2016 FDI Annual World Dental Congress (AWDC) in September 2016. The agreement between FDI and local organizing team was signed 15 May between all parties.Said FDI President Dr Tin Chun Wong: “The decision to hold the 2016 AWDC in Poznan demonstrates FDI’s determination to ensure a good worldwide balance … Read more

Group Selfies Can Now Help Support the Dental Hygiene Profession

The Dental Geek Blog launches #TheDentalGeekSelfie Campaign, donating $1 to the ADHA’s Institute for Oral Health for each selfie submitted. In partnership with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), The Dental Geek Blog recently launched a campaign dedicated to generating funds for the ADHA’s Institute for Oral Health (IOH). The campaign, titled #TheDentalGeekSelfie is aimed … Read more

Sirona’s World Cup fever: Interactive map of the world shows the diversity of Sirona’s team

For millions the wait is finally over: The World Cup in Brazil has officially started, bringing fans from various nations and with various interests together to form an international community. Even the employees of the international dental manufacturer have become a global team – the Group-wide photo campaign and interactive map of the world have … Read more

BIOMET 3i Announces New Redesigned Website with Customized Homepage

BIOMET 3i is pleased to announce the launch of its new redesigned website (www.biomet3i.com) that now includes a way for users to customize their homepage. The new website includes a scrolling news ticker, a customer feedback form, and a login button that allows users to select their specialty and receive tailored homepage information. In addition, … Read more

Implant Direct Announces Move to State-Of-The-Art Manufacturing and Design Facility

Implant Direct is pleased to announce an expansion of its current CustomDirect TM Headquarters and Manufacturing and Design Facility in Thousand Oaks, California. The company, which created the “value segment” of the implant industry in 2006, continues to experience record growth in 2014. Recognizing the needs of its associates and customers, Implant Direct will be relocating … Read more

The Slate of New Officers for the 2014-2015 Session of the Ontario Association of Orthodontists

We are please to inform the slate of officers for the 2014-2015 session of the ontario Association of Orthodontics. President: Dr. Drew Smith Vice President: Dr. lui Redigonda Secretary-Treasurer: Dr. John Bozek Immediate Past President: Dr. Anthony Mair For more information please visit: www.oao.on.ca.

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates Profession’s Second Century at Its Center for Lifelong Learning at the 91st Annual Session in Las Vegas

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is highlighting the start of the dental hygiene profession’s second century as the organization hosts the 2014 ADHA Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) and 91stAnnual Session (AS) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Nearly 2,000 attendees are expected to attend over the course of the week-long event, which takes … Read more

WDO Launch Event

On June 5, 2014, the inaugural event for the Women’s Dental Organization (WDO) was launched at the elegant Uptown Lofts venue in mid-town Toronto.  The WDO was founded “by women for women” ,and the engaged audience of 35 female dentists came to share their experiences and learn from like-minded women facing the same challenges of … Read more

JDIQ 2014 Sets Record Attendance!

The recently completed Journées dentaires internationales du Québec that took place this past May 23 through May 27 continues to be Eastern Canada’s largest dental meeting and  set an all-time record with 12,494 delegates in attendance.  Of these, over 3,700 were dentists who attended.  Over 125 scientific lectures were presented over a 5-day period in … Read more

Social Media Campaign About Going to the Dentist Gets Patients & Professionals Talking About Infection Control

Support Clean Dentistry Coalition Aims to Make Dental Care Standards Easy for Patients to Understand Well-known dentists, hygienists and dental assistants in the U.S. have come together, with support from DUX Dental, to form a new coalition called Support Clean Dentistry. The coalition’s goal is to promote infection control and prevention in the dental environment, … Read more

ClearDent, K-Dental, MSI Canada, and Dental Management Secrets present: the 4th Annual Dental CE Event – The Best of Both Worlds

ClearDent, K-Dental, MSI Canada, and Dental Management Secrets are hosting the 4th annual “Best of Both World’s” event from October 30 to November 2, 2014. This year, the event features more speakers, more sessions covering more diverse subjects, and will be held in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico.  Upon completion, delegates will receive 16 CE credit … Read more

Top Dentists Come Together to Save Natural Teeth

The American Association of Endodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology and the American College of Prosthodontists co-host symposium July 19-20, 2014 “How can I save my tooth?” is one of the most significant questions a patient can ask. In an unprecedented move, the American Association of Endodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology and the American … Read more

UB receives $4 million NIH grant to study oral health in postmenopausal women

Study will lay foundation for research on oral microbiome and chronic diseases of aging University at Buffalo researchers have received an interdisciplinary bioinformatics grant of $3,986,404 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a prospective study of the oral microbiome and periodontitis in postmenopausal women. … Read more

Carestream Dental, Diamond Sponsor of 2014 Dentalxp Global Symposium, Offers Full Day of Lectures and More

Carestream Dental is offering dental professionals the opportunity to learn from the unique experiences of leading clinicians and educators from around the world—as well as the chance to experience the latest technology—at the 2014 Dentalxp Second Annual Global Symposium, June 18-21, Hollywood, Fla. From a full day of lectures to hands-on courses, Carestream Dental ensures … Read more

Dental pulp stem cells may lead to heat stroke treatment

Scientists in Taiwan have found that intravenous injections of stem cells derived from human exfoliated deciduous tooth pulp (SHED) have a protective effect against brain damage from heat stroke in mice. Their finding was safe and effective and so may be a candidate for successfully treating human patients by preventing the neurological damage caused by … Read more