First Joint Project Involves a $20 Million Dream Team Grant for Lung Cancer Research To Be Awarded in 2015 Bristol-Myers Squibb Becomes SU2C Donor in Support of SU2C-ACS Lung Cancer Dream Team The American Cancer Society, the largest voluntary health organization in the world dedicated to eliminating cancer, and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the … Read more
The Indian Dental Association (IDA) is demonstrating its commitment to dental excellence with a sustained countrywide campaign in its state and local offices to promote the FDI Annual World Dental Congress among dentists and oral care auxiliaries and members of the media. With current student registrations already promising, IDA has stepped up its visits to … Read more
Regular use of fluoride toothpaste containing triclosan, an antibacterial agent, and a copolymer, which helps prevent the triclosan from being washed away by saliva, reduces plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding gums and slightly reduces tooth decay compared to fluoride toothpaste without those ingredients, finds a new review in The Cochrane Library. “We are very confident that … Read more
Company’s Focus on Practice and Patient Needs Leads to Patented Technologies that Deliver Results Carestream Health and its subsidiaries announced last week that the company was awarded 64 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2013 for innovations in its radiology imaging, healthcare IT, and dental technology products. Of the 64 total patents, … Read more
Quantum Dental Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce two awards it received recently for The Canary System® from leading dental publications. In November 2013, Dentistry Today selected The Canary System as one of the “Top 50 Dental Technology Products” in 2013. In December, dentalcompare recognized The Canary System for being one of the “Top 10 New … Read more
Nearly twice as many student organizations as last year have pledged to support WOHD 2014 The new WOHD2014 website launched today will be a hub for information on worldwide activities and support to participating organizations The world is gearing up to celebrate World Oral Health Day 2014, which this year focuses specifically on … Read more
Free Coloring Book Download Generates Product Donation to Oral Health America With crayons and a click, Tom’s of Maine is inviting kids and parents to get creative for a good cause. A new coloring book called “Brushing Fun,” available today, introduces kids to natural oral care. Each free coloring book download will donate 10 tubes … Read more
Recently, a new program called the Dental Elder Abuse Response (D.E.A.R) project was developed in Toronto. The project, which received a Federal government grant, is the first in Canada to create materials and training to help people understand and take action with respect to this issue. Working with dentists, hygienists, seniors, caregivers and community organizations, … Read more
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New organizational structure will strengthen company’s Operational Excellence Ivoclar Vivadent announces that effective immediately, Sarah Anders has been promoted to the new position of Sr. Vice President of North America Sales. In this role, Ms. Anders will be responsible for all sales operations in the US and Canada, working with and being supported by Pierre … Read more
Canada’s dental hygienists will mark National Non-Smoking Week (January 19–25) by urging all Canadians to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in Canada, few may be aware that the negative effects of tobacco are often first seen in … Read more
Canadian technology company, BlueLight Analytics Inc., will showcase its proprietary products in a continuing medical education (CME) conference with the leaders in US Military dental practice. The invitation to present at the meeting is a further indication of the momentum building in advance of the release of BlueLight Analytics’ chair-side curing light test service for … Read more
Journal of Oral Implantology – Should a person’s teeth be saved at all costs? Over the last decade, the answer has shifted from yes to no in favor of replacing diseased and damaged teeth with implants. But treatment of patients with periodontitis, inflammatory disease of ligaments and bones supporting teeth, remains controversial because artificial tooth … Read more
MyntSmile, manufacturer of DIAMYNT Porcelain & Veneer toothpaste formulated exclusively for cosmetic dental work, is pleased to announce new leadership appointments to the MyntSmile management group. “I am impressed with all Ms. Kao (MyntSmile CEO) has accomplished through her MyntSmile Brand. We met on several occasions and she is a very ambitious young lady,” … Read more
Conditt Brings to the Role 20 Years of Dental Experience With the Ability to Strengthen Key Opinion Leader Relationships Carestream Dental, Carestream Health’s worldwide dental division, announced the appointment of Mary Conditt to the position of director of clinical affairs, Carestream Dental LLC, the U.S. segment of the business. In this role, Conditt will report … Read more
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. While many people focus on self-improvement at this time of year, dental hygienists remind Canadians not to overlook oral health when making choices about improving overall physical and mental wellness. “Good oral health … Read more
DUX Dental Donates $1 for Each Teal-Colored Product Sold in 2013 DUX Dental marks the beginning of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month with a donation of $11,800 to the Tracy Lane Foundation, a foundation created by Tracy Lane and her husband to help raise awareness and motivate action to eradicate cervical cancer. Teal is the color … Read more
Company’s Substantial Investment Increase Will Strengthen the Build of its End-to-End Treatment Solution for Orthodontists
Worldwide, obesity is becoming so prevalent that it can be characterized as an epidemic. It is a chronic health issue that affects more than 500 million people, according to the World Health Organization. The U.S. has a particularly high rate of obesitywith more than one-third of the adult population falling into that category, according to … Read more
The ADEAGies Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Dental Education Association, has selected Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine (CDM) for a 2014 William J. Gies Award, for outstanding achievement by an academic dental institution in support of dental education. The award recognizes CDM’s Community DentCare program, which provides low- or no-cost dental care … Read more