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Ivoclar Vivadent Hosts “Experience Innovation” Event at the 2014 Mid-Winter Meeting in Chicago
Company unveils new Wieland Zenotec select platform of milling systems and innovative IPS e.matrix technology Ivoclar Vivadent recently brought together dental leaders, influencers and innovators during the Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting when they hosted “Experience Innovation.” The exciting and entertaining event, held on Friday, February 21st at the Atlantic Ballroom in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel … Read more
DenMat, the Makers of Lumineers, Acquires Substantially All Dental Assets of Zila, Inc.
DenMat, a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative esthetic dentistry and advanced oral health solutions for dental professionals, announced today that it has acquired substantially all dental assets of Fort Collins, CO based Zila, Inc. Zila manufactures and markets to dentists and hygienists a portfolio of proprietary oral hygiene products dedicated to the detection, prevention … Read more
Gendex Celebrates Award-Winning Line and New Innovation
Gendex, a leader in dental imaging, showcased its full line of digital imaging solutions at the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. At the show, Gendex celebrated the recent Dentaltown “Best Panoramic X-ray” Townie Choice Award received for its GXDP-300 digital panoramic and GXDP-700 panoramic, cephalometric, and Cone Beam 3D systems. The positive response from dental … Read more
Water Fluoridation: Safety, Effectiveness & Value in Oral Health Care
Community water fluoridation (CWF) and other fluoride modalities historically have been and remains the cornerstone for the prevention and control of dental caries. There is extensive evidence on the efficacy and costeffectiveness of these interventions as well as assessments of the risks associated with fluoride ingestion. In 2006 the National Research Council identified severe fluorosis as … Read more
Hu-Friedy and Electro Medical Systems Form Strategic Alliance
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, and Switzerland-based Electro Medical Systems (EMS) today announced a strategic alliance to deliver the most clinically advanced prophylaxis protocol to the U.S. and Canadian markets by leveraging Hu-Friedy’s heritage in high-quality hand instrumentation, coupled with best-in-class EMS offerings in Piezo power scaling and … Read more
ADA Foundation and Young Dental Announce New “Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships” Application deadline March 14
The ADA Foundation and Young Dental today announced two new Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships valued at $2,500 each, to be awarded to dental hygiene students by the ADA Foundation as part of its 2014 Allied Dental Student Scholarship Program. The application deadline is March 14. Student recipients of the Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships will be … Read more
VITA Celebrates 90 Years of Innovation
Originally founded in 1924, VITA Zahnfabrik proudly celebrates 90 years of innovation. VITA has had a profound impact on the industry over the last century, with the introduction of materials like ground-breaking shade systems, CAD/CAM materials and veneering materials. VITA materials have become the gold standard in dental technology and today, four out of five … Read more
DIAC’s Annual Future of Dentistry Survey now available on-line!
The Dental Industry of Canada (DIAC) is pleased to announce that its Future of Dentistry Survey (now in its 18th year) can now be completed on-line, as well as with the traditional print version. Just go to www.tinyurl.com/DIAC2014 and follow the on-screen instructions. All those completing the survey on-line will be entered in the same … Read more
Laboratory Studies Substantiate That Dentists Can Now Reduce Radiation By At Least 30%
DEXshield™, a new, innovative product from DEXIS, enables DEXIS® Platinum Sensor owners to reduce radiation exposure to their patients.DEXIS is excited to announce the introduction of DEXshield, a unique dental X-ray position indicating device and a patented patient protective shield. When used in conjunction with the DEXIS Platinum Sensor, this exciting new device not only … Read more
KaVo Kerr Group Featuring Twenty New Products at Chicago Mid-Winter
Matt Garrett, Vice President Marketing for KaVo Kerr Group announces plans to feature twenty new products at Chicago Mid-Winter. KaVo Kerr Group, a portfolio of leading dental consumable, equipment, high tech and specialty brands will feature twenty new products at the Chicago Mid-Winter meeting beginning Thursday, February 20, 2014. KaVo Kerr Group brands include KaVo, … Read more
DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties Marks 25 Years of Endodontic Innovation
DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties recently celebrated its 25th year of advancing the specialty of endodontics through innovative products, clinician support and world-class continuing education. The company was founded as Tulsa Dental Products by Dr. Wm. Ben Johnson, DDS, in October 1988 with the introduction of Thermafil®, the world’s first endodontic obturator that gave clinicians an … Read more
Portfolio of Leading Dental Brands Form KaVo Kerr Group
Henk van Duijnhoven, Senior Vice President of Danaher’s Global Dental Business announces the formation of the KaVo Kerr Group, a global portfolio of leading dental brands and the designation of Danaher’s $2B global dental business. KaVo Kerr Group strategically unites leading dental consumable, equipment, high tech and specialty brands under one global platform. KaVo Kerr … Read more
Dental Hygienists Take Oral Health to Heart
February is Heart Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the risks of heart disease and stroke and the importance of making better lifestyle choices for optimal health. Dental hygienists—your partners in prevention—are strong supporters of this public education campaign and remind Canadians not to overlook their oral health when seeking … Read more
Carestream Dental Signs Integration Agreement with Intuit Demandforce
Relationship Offers Automated Online Marketing and Communications for Dentists and Specialists Using Carestream Dental Practice Management Software Carestream Dental, a worldwide provider of industry-leading imaging, CAD/CAM, software and practice management solutions for dental and oral health professionals, today announced an integration agreement with Intuit Demandforce. Under the terms of the agreement Carestream Dental will develop … Read more
Good Design Award 2013: CEREC Omnicam and inEos X5 receive design prize
At the prestigious American Good Design Award, two Sirona products impressed the jury: The CEREC Omnicam and inEos X5 produced by Sirona Dental, Inc., the dental market and technology leader, were awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum for their successful design. Design is not a matter of taste; it is the result of combining functionality, ergonomics … Read more
Allesee Orthodontics Appliances (AOA) Partners with the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation
Allesee Orthodontics Appliances (AOA) a subsidiary of Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc., will partner with the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, a national non-profit providing orthodontic scholarships (free braces) to underserved children who could not normally afford them. Kevin Rattle, Sales & Marketing Manager of Allesee Orthodontic Appliances (AOA) shares about the new partnership, “AOA is … Read more
Cavities are contagious!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, free dental screenings for first time pediatric patients through the end of spring Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the single most common chronic childhood disease. In fact, it is an infectious disease. Mothers with cavities can transmit caries-producing oral bacteria to their babies when they … Read more
Crosstex International Launches Infection Control Helpline: 1-8558-STERILE
Crosstex International, Inc., a recognized leader in infection prevention and control products and services, is proud to announce the launch of 8558-STERILE, a new toll-free Infection Control helpline. The Infection Control helpline was established after several infection control breaches made top news headlines in the dental sector. This spotlight on infection control protocol had many … Read more
Carestream Dental Hosts Hands-On Workshops at the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
Courses Will Focus on CAD/CAM, 3D Imaging and Practice Management Solutions Carestream Dental is hosting two workshops to teach attendees about the latest innovations in imaging and practice management software at the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. First, Carestream Dental is partnering with other software manufacturers to co-host a workshop, titled “Practice Management Software … Read more