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DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties Helps Fund University of Tennessee Endodontic Program

09/26/2013 by DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties

DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties, a manufacturer and marketer of innovative products for endodontics (ProTaper NEXT®, WaveOne®, GuttaCore®, ProUltra®) recently made a significant donation to help establish the University of Tennessee’s new Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics. The university used the funds to purchase endodontic equipment featuring the latest technology that is housed in a … Read more

University Study Utilizing Narrow Body Implants

09/25/2013 by Dentatus

University of Gothenburg* (Tomasi, Idmyr & Wennstrom), completed its one year study on Patient Satisfaction utilizing the Dentatus Atlas® Denture System. A twelve month study with 21 patients was performed to evaluate patient satisfaction with narrow body Atlas implants for the retention of existing dentures using the silicone based Tuf-Link® silicone lining. The prevalence of … Read more

Velscope Vx Awarded Pride Institute’s “Best of Class”

09/23/2013 by DenMat & LED Medical Diagnostics Inc.

Unique in its approach and scope, the Pride Institute’s “Best of Class” Technology Award, now in its fifth year, continues to recognize products that demonstrate excellence in their category. In 2013, Velscope Vx® from LED Medical Diagnostics, distributed by DenMat, is one of those lauded as “Best of Class.” “We are truly honored to be … Read more

The ADA Foundation, the American Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive Company Announce Commitment to Support Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center

09/20/2013 by ADA Foundation (ADAF) & Colgate-Palmolive

The ADA Foundation (ADAF), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Colgate-Palmolive Company today announced a joint initiative to enhance the ADA Foundation’s existing dental research laboratory in Gaithersburg, Md., and to support and encourage promising young researchers. The major gifts coincide with the renaming of the ADAF lab to honor Anthony Volpe, DDS, MS, … Read more

Are Nanodiamond-Encrusted Teeth the Future of Dental Implants?

09/20/2013 by Science Daily

UCLA researchers have discovered that diamonds on a much, much smaller scale than those used in jewelry could be used to promote bone growth and the durability of dental implants. Nanodiamonds, which are created as byproducts of conventional mining and refining operations, are approximately four to five nanometers in diameter and are shaped like tiny … Read more

American Dental Association Statement on Infection Control in Dental Settings

09/19/2013 by American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA) is deeply concerned about the first confirmed report of patient to patient transmission of hepatitis C in a dental practice setting linked to improper infection control practices. The ADA wishes to assure the public that patient health and safety are top priorities for the Association. “This is a highly atypical … Read more

Your Smile – Now With More Options

09/19/2013 by

Ease of use has many more Dentists performing cosmetic orthodontic treatments.

RogersOutRank Sees A 34% Rise In Dentists Performing Orthodontic Treatments If your teeth have been straightened in the last 20 years the odds are high that the procedure was done by an orthodontist, but new technologies may change who performs these procedures in the future. Carrie Shaw, Director of Marketing at OutRank by Rogers has … Read more

Registration Now Open for AACD 2014 in Orlando

09/19/2013 by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

Registration for AACD 2014 in Orlando, the 30th anniversary scientific session of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is now open at www.aacd.com/orlando. AACD 2014 is cosmetic dentistry’s premier event, with headliners including Drs. Newton Fahl, Dennis Wells, Sonia Leizy and Brahm Miller. Course selection opens Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. CT. Attendees must … Read more

IDEM SINGAPORE 2014 – Widespread Optimism among North American Companies Regarding Export Prospects In South East Asia

09/17/2013 by IDEM 2014 Singapore (International Dental Exhibition and Meeting)

IDEM 2014 Singapore (International Dental Exhibition and Meeting) will open its doors in 7 months. The event is widely considered to be one of the premier dental industry trade shows and conferences for the fast growing Asian Market. Early sign-ups by North American dental manufacturers for IDEM Singapore 2014 indicate a strong interest from companies … Read more

A Glass of Milk After Eating Sugary Cereals May Prevent Cavities

09/16/2013 by Science Daily

Washing down sugary breakfast cereal with milk after eating reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel that leads to cavities, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Dry ready-to-eat, sugar-added cereals combine refined sugar and starch. When those carbohydrates are consumed, bacteria in the … Read more

Aesthetic Dentistry May Not Make You Happier

09/16/2013 by Science Daily

Dentists need the support of health psychologists to enhance patients’ satisfaction with their appearance before they embark on aesthetic dental procedures. These are the findings of a study by Sharmila Sarin, supervised by Dr. Koula Asimakopoulou, and colleagues from King’s College London that will be presented at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Health Psychology … Read more

ADA Releases Landmark Report on the Changing Dental Landscape

09/16/2013 by American Dental Association (ADA)

Findings to help shape dentistry’s future

Bacteria responsible for gum disease facilitates development and progression of rheumatoid arthritis

09/13/2013 by University of Louisville

Does gum disease indicate future joint problems? Although researchers and clinicians have long known about an association between two prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases – periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – the microbiological mechanisms have remained unclear. In an article published today in PLoS Pathogens, University of Louisville School of Dentistry Oral Health and Systemic … Read more

Tri Hawk International Opens Eastern Door to Asia

09/09/2013 by Tri Hawk

FDI World Dental Congress, Istanbul makes bur manufacturer welcome

New Toronto Implant Institute Teaching Centre Helps Dentists Develop Surgical and Technological Skills

09/09/2013 by Carestream Dental

Powered by Carestream Dental, Teaching Centre Aims to Improve Quality of Life Through Education and Clinical Technique The Toronto Implant Institute today announced the grand opening of its teaching centre, which will offer practitioners further education on dental implants and improve their surgical techniques. Leading the charge in opening the new teaching centre is Natalie … Read more

FDI 2013 Istanbul final tally: 16,197 visitors

09/06/2013 by FDI World Dental Federation (FDI)

16,197: that is the final tally of visitors attending the 2013 FDI Annual World Dental Congress (AWDC) and Exhibition, held in Istanbul (Turkey) from 28 to 31 August 2013. That makes it the biggest FDI congress for over one decade; that also makes it the largest medical congress ever held in Turkey. The scientific programme … Read more

FDI General Assembly 2013

09/06/2013 by FDI World Dental Federation (FDI)

The 2013 FDI General Assembly saw the inauguration of Dr Tin Chun Wong as President 2013-2105, the election by acclamation of Dr Patrick Hescot as President-Elect and the re-constitution of the FDI Council The General Assembly took place over two single-day sessions on 27 and 30 August, within the context of the FDI 2013 Annual … Read more

Leaders in Oral Health and Dental Hygiene Recognized

09/06/2013 by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)

Canadian leaders in oral health will be recognized for outstanding contributions to the profession of dental hygiene and the national association and their service to the Canadian public, at an awards ceremony of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to be held in Toronto, Ontario on October 5. The CDHA Dental Hygiene Recognition Program (DHRP) … Read more

ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile Gala

09/06/2013 by ADA Foundation

Are you looking for something unique and rewarding to do on Friday night during the ADA Annual Session? Join your friends and colleagues for a light-hearted evening honoring ADA President Dr. Robert A. Faiella and the 2012–2013 ADA Board of Trustees, while celebrating the great works of Give Kids A Smile. ADA Foundation Give Kids … Read more

Learn about Volunteering Abroad at the ADA Annual Session in New Orleans

09/03/2013 by American Dental Association (ADA)

Dental professionals interested in providing their services to underserved populations can check out the course on effective international volunteerism called “I Do, I Teach, I Volunteer,” at the American Dental Association (ADA) Annual Session in New Orleans. This free 2.5 hour course (course 6336) is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 … Read more