According to a new public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health America (OHA) and sponsored in part by 3M ESPE, over half of older adults polled in the US prioritize other medical conditions over the health of their mouth and have not given oral health much thought.[1] This makes reaching older adults with this year’s … Read more
ROI Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Joachim as the new Chief Operating Officer. Jackie brings a wealth of experience to the company. After 9 years with the Bank of Montreal, Jackie is leaving her position as Vice-President, Professionals Banking to join the ROI team. A seasoned professional, Jackie has 25 years … Read more
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health (IOH) is pleased to announce the Wrigley Company Foundation Community Service Grants Program will provide $120,000 over two years to dental hygiene organizations. Wrigley Company Foundation Community Service Grants are provided in amounts of $2,500 and $5,000 for community-based organizations providing dental hygiene care to those … Read more
Local teen weighs in on his experince and provides advice to peers As our kids head back to high school or even off to college, Florida Craniofacial Institute, leading Bay Area Oral Maxillofacial and Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery experts, provides tips and advice on those pesky wisdom teeth that may be emerging. Fifteen-year-old Matthew Turner, one … Read more
System Receives Fifth Award in Less Than One Year on the Market
3M ESPE and Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) have entered into a cooperative marketing agreement whereby a sample kit of 3M ESPE’s innovative fluoride products will be provided with each new sale of QDT’s Canary System™ in the United States. This partnership mirrors the relationship that already exists between QDT and 3M ESPE in Canada. The … Read more
Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) was at its manufacturing facilities, Institut National d’Optique (INO) in Quebec City, Quebec, yesterday to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Dr. Stephen Abrams (President and Co-Founder) and Dr. Josh Silvertown (Chief Operating Officer) of QDT attended INO’s 25th anniversary in serving Canadian technology companies. Along with the Prime Minister, … Read more
On Monday, September 9th, 2013, http://www.campbellsmiles.com awarded its 20th Smile for a Lifetime Orthodontic Scholarship Recipient. Daniel Agnelli was recently chosen by the Wilmington Smile for a Lifetime Board of Directors to be the next lucky child to receive the gift of a new smile! “We are just so grateful for this program!” announced Daniel’s … Read more
Make plans to join hundreds of dentists from around the world at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress and Exhibition in New Delhi, 11 to 14 September 2014, where, in the words of the congress theme, “a billion smiles welcome the world of dentistry”.Registration opens on 15 October on the FDI New Delhi 2014 website. … Read more
Heads of State and government ministers delegates to the Conference of Plenipotentiaries to be held in Minamata and Kumamoto, Japan, from 9 to 11 October 2013, will be putting their first signatures to the ‘Minamata Convention on Mercury’. Ninety days after the fiftieth signature, the Convention will come into force. The Minamata Convention is a … Read more
For the first time ever, live dentistry will be offered at AACD 2014 in Orlando, the annual scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In a partnership with the American Dental Association (ADA), the AACD will present “Education in the Round,” a live dentistry experience located in the AACD Exhibit Hall and open … Read more
Registration opens Nov. 15 at www.ASDAnet.org/AnnualSession. What Dental Students Can Expect at Annual Session 2014: Discuss and vote on association policy in the business meetings of ASDA’s House of Delegates Elect the executive committee, speaker of the House and District trustees Hear the latest updates on issues like workforce models and student debt Discuss … Read more
Company’s substantial donation used to outfit state-of-the-art facility with latest endodontic technology
On October 1st, dental hygienists will join with Canadians across the country to celebrate our seniors and the valuable contributions that they have made and continue to make in our communities, workplaces, and families. National Seniors Day, which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, is an occasion to reach out, honour, … Read more
TriHawk proves that it is a world leader in the manufacturing of dental burs as they enter a promising Russian market of 85,000 dentists. Within the first two days of the biggest International dental show in Russia and Europe, TriHawk sold over 5000 burs. The Moscow exhibition held during September 16-19 provided a unique platform for … Read more
“The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Letters: Write, Blog and Email Your Way to Success” Now Available The American Dental Association (ADA) is offering dentists the opportunity to pen perfect professional prose using customizable letters in the new book, “The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Letters: Write, Blog and Email Your Way to Success.” The … Read more
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease continues to explode among Americans. Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP reports on two preventative measures that can be done to decrease the susceptibility to developing Alzheimer’s. Many genetic and environmental risk factors have been implicated in causing Alzheimer’s disease. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Chiropractor and Naturopath Dr. J G … Read more
The success of a delicate periodontal procedure is dependent on both the skill of the clinician as well as several patient-associated factors. These include the past and present smoking status, systemic health conditions and compliance to post-operative protocols. Any one of the factors or in combination can delay or impair the healing process. However, common … Read more
The McGill & Hill Group, a leading national dental consulting firm, announced that they have agreed to become an official corporate sponsor with Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, a national non-profit providing scholarships for free orthodontic treatment to underserved children. The Group (www.mcgillhillgroup.com), provides an array of business consulting services exclusively for the dental … Read more
Dental hygienists from across Canada will gather in Toronto from October 3-5 to share leading edge research, clinical experience and knowledge at the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association’s (CDHA) biennial national conference. Celebrating 50 years as a professional association, CDHA has assembled a dynamic group of speakers and scientists, who will present the latest information on … Read more