Oral Health Group was delighted to be part of this year’s Winter Clinic meeting, put on by the Toronto Academy of Dentistry. We took this opportunity to interview some of the industry’s key people so take a few minutes and listen in as they talk about innovative new products, industry trends and where the dental … Read more
The Mississauga International Center Dental Education (ICDE) hosted a successful sold-out Masters Press Technology course with Matt Roberts on November 9th-10th. We had participants come in from across Canada for this 2 day hands-on course. The master level course focused on strategies for maximizing the potential for esthetics and function using e.max. Participants completed a multi-unit … Read more
Citizens of the dental community have made their voices heard and the ugliest dental bib clip in America has been decided. After tallying the votes from the DUX Dental fifth annual Bib-Eze for Boob-Eze campaign, Lou Swartz, a bib clip ravaged by rust and dental debris, has been declared the ugliest bib clip in America. … Read more
The Toronto Academy of Dentistry is pleased to invite you to “Ski For Kids”, their annual fundraiser in support of Sick Kids Foundation’s Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Research Program. This terrific event traditionally draws over 150 attendees. We are delighted to announce that last year, the Committee passed the $100,000 donor level! Alpha … Read more
The Endo Academy (www.TheEndoAcademy.com), a leading resource for clinical endodontic concepts and continuing education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John T. McSpadden as Strategic Advisor dealing with Technological Advances. He is an international author, lecturer and prolific inventor. Dr. McSpadden received the Ralph F. Sommer Award from the American Association of Endodontists which … Read more
On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) will announce the global expansion of Text2Floss– an innovative, mobile-based program promoting oral healthcare – at the 89th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. At this meeting Latin America will be highlighted with a live broadcast demonstrating Text2Floss. In … Read more
As Canadians mark Diabetes Awareness Month this November, dental hygienists remind us that oral health professionals are important members of the diabetes health care team. Research from the Canadian Diabetes Association shows that people with diabetes are particularly susceptible to oral health problems because of a lowered resistance to infection and exaggerated inflammatory responses. In … Read more
The bacteria in the human mouth — particularly those nestled under the gums — are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person’s ethnicity, new research shows. Scientists identified a total of almost 400 different species of microbes in the mouths of 100 study participants belonging to four ethnic affiliations: non-Hispanic blacks, whites, Chinese … Read more
Ivoclar Vivadent AG will donate 200,000 USD to support the people in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan with immediate relief measures. A total of 100,000 USD of the donation will be provided to the Philippine Red Cross for direct emergency relief. A further 100,000 USD will be used for the re-establishment of dental health … Read more
Statement by President Charles H. Norman, III, D.D.S. The American Dental Association (ADA) is pleased by the provisions related to dental amalgam included in the global mercury treaty signed by a representative of the United States on Nov. 6. U.S. ratification of the treaty is subject to Senate approval. Many other countries signed the treaty … Read more
On Nov. 11th, 2013 the first International Fellowship on Laser Dentistry Postgraduate Diploma between China and Italy came to a close. The fellowship, that began in May 2013, saw many international laser experts bring their experience to Beijing and surrounding area doctors throughout the educational modules organized in both countries over the past months. The … Read more
Cedar Rapids, Iowa was host to the prestigious TEREC, NA association- a strategic alliance of leading North American independently owned dental laboratories. Their 3 day meeting included a tour of member laboratory, Dental Prosthetic Services, and presentations by representatives of industry leaders Argen, Henry Schein/Zahn Dental, and Ivoclar. Terec NA continues to reach out to … Read more
On November 20, dental hygienists will join with all Canadians in celebrating Universal Children’s Day. First proclaimed by the United Nations in 1954, Universal Children’s Day is a time for people, young and old, to reconfirm their commitment to protecting and promoting children’s rights, including the right to health, education, and freedom from harm. While … Read more
With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% over the last three years, manufacturers’ sales of professional oral care products in the United States are offering much to smile about with sales in 2013 alone estimated at $426.5 million, according to Professional Oral Care USA, which includes extensive research with dentists and dental hygienists … Read more
Heraeus Kulzer is Official Whitening Fundraising Partner of “Give Back a Smile” Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, has a long tradition of giving back to the community. One of the benefits of this tradition is that it affords the company an opportunity to work and partner with some extremely talented and … Read more
Brasseler USA chairman, president and CEO Don L. Waters was officially inducted into the Savannah Business Hall of Fame at the 14th Annual Business Hall of Fame Gala, held on November 5, 2013 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Savannah, Ga. Waters has shared his success in business with the community, serving … Read more
2013 Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award Given to Further Education in the Periodontal Specialty Carestream Dental is pleased to announce another successful year of sponsoring the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation in support of the Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award, which was presented at the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP) 2013 Annual … Read more
ABSTRACTUltra Fine Grain (UFG) titanium is a new improved form of the old classic Commercially Pure (CP) implantable titanium we as dentists are familiar with. It is produced through a process known as Severe Plastic Deformation. This novel patented process, positively impacts the structural strength of titanium by reducing the grain dimensions to nanometer size. … Read more
New Ontario Section ACD Inductees. The 2013 American College of Dentists meeting was held recently in New Orleans, LA. The ACD is delighted to welcome all new inductees and our congratulations to all!
Sugar is everywhere—especially in the packaged and processed foods that have become a staple of today’s American diet. Besides sugar, sweeteners lurk on many nutrition labels under the guises of brown rice syrup, fructose, glucose, corn sweetener, maltodextrin and evaporated cane juice, among others. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans today eat 43 … Read more