New Product Line Makes Single-Appointment Restorations Possible Carestream Dental today announced that its new product line for CAD/CAM restorations, CS Solutions, is now available for sale. The announcement was made at the 2013 American Dental Association Annual Session, being held through Sunday, Nov. 3, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. CS Solutions … Read more
Patients at elevated risk for developing cavities benefit from applying prescription fluoride directly to their teeth at home or having their dentist apply it in the office, according to new clinical recommendations from a multi-disciplinary expert panel convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs. Topical fluoride, used in conjunction with drinking … Read more
Partnership Provides New Milling Machine With Fine-Structure Feldspar Ceramic Material for High-Quality Restorations Carestream Dental and VITA today announced that they are entering into a new partnership to support their respective restoration offerings. Carestream Dental’s CS 3000 milling machine has earned approval from VITA to work with the company’s VITABLOCS® Mark II restorative, a fine-structure … Read more
Over 40 million Americans suffer from tooth pain and sensitivity caused by thinning enamel, gingivitis, or periodontal disease. A new human clinical trial conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio examines the effects of a chocolate extract against fluoride-based toothpastes on tooth hypersensitivity. The clinical trial found that a naturally … Read more
National Program Brings Needed Oral Health Care to Children
Study confirms validity, reliability of self-report data in determining periodontal disease prevalence in US adult population
Darby Dental Supply, LLC, the largest all-telesales national distributor of dental merchandise, recently donated a large shipment of supplies to Physicians for Peace, a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers healthcare professionals working with the world’s underserved populations. The contributed supplies were used to support various international programs sponsored by the nonprofit organization. Darby shipped … Read more
As witches and wizards prepare to haunt neighbourhoods across Canada on October 31, dental hygienists remind us to be mindful of warding off cavities on Halloween night. Halloween treats—particularly sticky and chewy candies—can get stuck in the grooves of children’s teeth and increase their risk of cavities and tooth decay. According to a recent report … Read more
Whip Mix hosted the 2nd annual Survive or Thrive Digital Forum on October 10th & 11th. The two-day forum brought together over 30 lab owners from around the country, where they were able to develop a better understanding of the Dental Laboratory Industry’s transition into the digital age; they acquired valuable knowledge in the necessary … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) has just revised its best-selling “Chairside Instructor” to include 49 new photos and illustrations. An effective tool for dentists to educate their patients or for auxiliaries-in-training, this publication covers a wide range of prevention and treatment topics including oral hygiene, anatomy, x-rays; gum disease, tooth decay; dental crowns and bridges, … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of a new board of directors at its recent annual general meeting in Toronto, Ontario. Joining new president Mary Bertone of Manitoba and president-elect Mandy Hayre of British Columbia are Gerry Cool (Alberta), Christine Gordon (Saskatchewan), Sandy Lawlor (Ontario), Sophia Baltzis (Quebec), Joanne … Read more
The 2014 FDI Annual World Dental Congress, the must attend of the global annual dental calendar, will be held in New Delhi, India, from 11 to 14 September 2014. Early estimates suggest the record attendance of 16,000 visitors at Istanbul in 2013 will be exceeded by FDI New Delhi 2014, an event with truly global … Read more
Educator and course information for AACD 2014, the 30th anniversary scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), is now available in the conference preliminary guide. A digital edition of the preliminary guide is available by visiting the AACD’s conference website, www.aacdconference.com. AACD 2014 will take place April 30-May 3 in Orlando at … Read more
On September 18, over 100 oral health stakeholders convened in downtown Chicago for an unprecedented collaboration to envision the role of the dental hygiene profession in the future health care system. A joint endeavor of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), the ADHA Institute for Oral Health and The Santa Fe Group, “Transforming Dental Hygiene … Read more
EAO, Dublin, Ireland, October 2013 – DENTSPLY Implants continues to grow its Digital Open Solutions portfolio by welcoming Materialise Dental and the SIMPLANT product assortment, further strengthening the market presence in digital implant dentistry.
Officers of the AAP’s Board of Trustees Assume New Responsibilities at 99th Annual Meeting
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – BIOMET 3i, one of the world’s leading dental implant manufacturers, announced today that it made adjustments to its Executive Committee led by President Bart Doedens. Effective October 7th, Mr. David Josza is returning to the organization as the Vice President of North American Sales. Mr. Josza has extensive dental experience … Read more
Dr. Coleman of Coleman Orthodontics believes that smiles can change lives and became a part of the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation by forming a local chapter in 2009. S4L chapters provide orthodontic scholarships to children who would not normally be able to afford braces. Each year Dr. Coleman awards six or more scholarships … Read more
Bangkok will be hosting the 2015 FDI Annual World Dental Congress from 22-25 September 2015. The contract between FDI and the Dental Association of Thailand was signed at a brief ceremony on 27 August in advance of the official opening of FDI 2013 Istanbul. Present at the signing were: on behalf of the Dental Association … Read more
Dr. Stuart J. Froum Assumes Board Leadership at 99th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia Stuart J. Froum, DDS, of New York City was named President of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees during its 99th Annual Meeting held September 28 through October 1, 2013 in Philadelphia. “Dr. Froum’s contribution as a leader in … Read more