The new American Dental Association (ADA) Oral Pathologist app is a handy tool to aid dentists in the diagnosis of lesions, papules, nodules, ulcers, vesicles and many other oral pathology conditions. For chairside use with mobile devices, the ADA Oral Pathologist app was developed by Dr. Michael Kahn, chairman and tenured professor of the Department … Read more
CE Course on Public Health and Environmental Best Practices Offered to Kerr Customers at Discount Kerr Corporation, a leading manufacturer of innovative dental products, including dental amalgam, announced today that it has partnered with Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA) to promote a CE course on public health and environmental responsibility. Kerr customers will be … Read more
Airway Obstruction, Breathing and Sleep Disorders Linked to Physiological and Cognitive Development, Cardiovascular Disease and Other Critical Health Concerns The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD) is leading the charge for an integrated medical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders, which research indicates contribute to a range of … Read more
Drs. Peter Nkansah and Randy Lang won University of Toronto Teacher of the Year awards at the Dental faculty recently. Dr. Nkansah won for 2nd Year and Dr. Lang won for 4th Year. Congratualtions to both of these editorial board members.
IDEM Singapore 2014 saw more than 500 exhibitors from 38 countries showcasing the latest innovations in clinical dentistry, dental technology and patient care across every segment of the dental market, covering restorative and preventive treatments, surgical procedures and equipment, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and laboratory tools. The IDEM Singapore trade fair was the largest staged at … Read more
The VITA Zahnfabrik success story began 90 years ago. Established on July 17th, 1924 in Essen, Germany, and based in Bad Säckingen since 1943, this company has now been family-run for three generations. With the development of the Helios tooth in the 1920s, the foundation was laid for VITA’s areas of expertise acrylic teeth, shades … Read more
Anesthesia is commonly used by dentists when they want to ensure young patients remain calm during an operation and feel as little pain as possible afterward. Dentist anesthesiologists may use either general or local anesthesia, but some choose to use both with children, despite conflicting research on the combined approach. The current issue of the … Read more
In honour of National Dental Hygienists Week™, April 6-12, which kicked off today, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Associatoin (CDHA) is pleased to launch a new “Dental Hygiene for Life” promotional video highlighting the role of dental hygienists and the importance of oral health for total health messaging. Check it out at: http://animoto.com/play/aSRNC1k9s4ZVn1ivaTfqIA Also available on … Read more
Currently, removing abscessed or infected teeth before heart surgery is standard practice, as it decreases infection and inflammation risks during and after the procedure. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association classify dental extraction as a minor procedure with a less than 1 percent risk of death or non-fatal heart attack. But although … Read more
TAD donates their second Mikey AED, this one to Ronald McDonald House. They have now raised sufficient funds for the third Mikey (location TBD) and are on their way to #4. In this picture from right to left: Lori Belonzo, Operations Manager Heaven Can Wait, David Goodman CEO Heaven Can Wait, Morty Henkle Executive Director The Mikey … Read more
CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE: CMN) announced today that for the second consecutive year, it was named to the Forbes list of the “100 Best Small Companies in America.” The Company was ranked number 67 on the Forbes 2013 list. Cantel’s President and CEO, Andrew Krakauer stated, “We are pleased to have been recognized for the … Read more
Company Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Global Oral Health and Oral Health Education 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, was presented with the 2014 William J. Gies Award for Outstanding Achievement in the public or private partner category … Read more
Built on its strong diagnostic foundation, the company’s brand initiative further demonstrates growth to support practitioners’ needs LED Dental Ltd. (“LED Dental” or the “Company”) today announced its new brand initiative to further the company’s goal of providing advanced imaging technologies to dental and specialty practices in the United States and Canada. A wholly-owned subsidiary … Read more
Septodont Brazil Ltda., a subsidiary of Septodont Holding announces the acquisition of TDV Dental Ltda., Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil effective April 1, 2014. This move strengthens Septodont’s restorative footprint by adding a restorative accessory category to their growing dental restoratives line. The acquisition provides Septodont with a solid manufacturing presence in Latin America. TDV will … Read more
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation today publicly thanked Ormco™ Corporation, a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, for helping raise more than $275,000 at its annual Damon™ Forum events over the past four years. The funds raised help S4L in its mission to provide free quality orthodontic care to young patients … Read more
Enhancing the quality of pharmacy care in BC is a priority for the College of Pharmacists of BC as it begins to roll out initiatives that will ultimately lead to better health outcomes for patients. These initiatives are part of the regulatory authority for pharmacy’s new strategic plan, being released to the public for the … Read more
ASMEP-ETI, a French Organization for medium-sized companies, presented its 13th Annual Awards on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014. A panel awarded Mr. Olivier Schiller, owner of Septodont, the Award for “Endurance and Transmission.” The Award represents the hard work of the global Septodont Group and the Schiller family who have lead the company to become a … Read more
The colour of your smile is under scrutiny, from other people, the media and even your own reflection in the mirror. Tooth whitening procedures are more popular than ever, and all over the country, every day, members of the public purchase a tooth whitening procedure to enhance the colour of their teeth. On the internet, … Read more
Five Tips to Prevent Facial Injuries with Simple Sports Safety Precautions Five of the nation’s top dental associations want to remind young athletes to play it safe by wearing a mouth guard during recreational and organized sports this spring. Research estimates that about 2 percent of all children or adolescents who participate in sports eventually … Read more
ROI announces new services and staff ROI Corporation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with big changes. ROI has added Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute certified real estate appraisals to their list of services and a new Broker of Record has joined the team. Ryan Baldeo, ROI Corporation’s Financial Analyst, will begin to offer property appraisals utilizing … Read more