Oral Health

American Academy of Periodontology Issues Report on Peri-Implant Disease Risk Factors, Diagnoses and Clinical Implications

by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently published a report, “Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis: A Current Understanding of Their Diagnoses and Clinical Implications” in April’s Journal of Periodontology. The paper was developed in an effort to review the current knowledge of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, and guide dental professionals in their diagnoses and disease prevention. … Read more

Fine Arts Dental Laboratories announced the acquisition of Fine Arts Dental Laboratories Ltd. by Leixir Lab Group of Canada

by Fine Arts Dental Laboratories
Fine Arts Dental Laboratories

Harmeet Bindra, CEO of Leixir Lab Group and Barry Morley, President of Fine Arts Dental Laboratories located in Vancouver British Columbia announced the acquisition of Fine Arts Dental Laboratories Ltd. by Leixir Lab Group of Canada. Bindra, Morley and the team at Fine Arts Dental Laboratories celebrate this new venture and look forward to the … Read more

ADA Statement on Infection Control in Dental Settings

by American Dental Association (ADA)
American Dental Association (ADA)

In light of recent news reports concerning a Tulsa, Okla.-based oral surgeon, the American Dental Association (ADA) understands that there may be heightened interest in infection control procedures. Regulations for dental office inspections are determined on a state by state basis by the state dental board. The ADA has long recommended that all practicing dentists, … Read more

National Casa Association Partners With Smile For A Lifetime Foundation

by Smile For A Lifetime
Smile For A Lifetime

The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L), an international nonprofit organization that provides orthodontic care and free braces to underserved children with financial challenges and special orthodontic needs, announced today that it has partnered with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association to help S4L chapters throughout North America find qualified applicants for their … Read more

Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company are happy to announce the Vietnam Dental 2013 – The International Dental Scientific Exhibition in Vietnam

by Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company
Dental Vietnam 2013

We, Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (VINEXAD) presents its compliments to your esteemed company and has pleasure to invite you to participate in: Vietnam Dental 2013 – The International Dental Scientific Exhibition in Vietnam Which will be held twice a year: The first event in Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Binh Exhibition & … Read more

Dental Hygienists Promote A Healthy Diet for A Healthy Smile

by The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association

March is National Nutrition Month and the theme of Dietitians of Canada is “Best food forward: Plan Shop Cook Enjoy!” with a focus that healthy eating begins at the grocery store. Maintaining a balanced diet and proper nutrition is also championed by Canadian dental hygienists, as diet affects oral health in several ways. Dental hygienists … Read more

Huakun Xu Captures Major Research Award for His Team and School of Dentistry

by The University of Maryland - The Founding Campus
University of Maryland - The Founding Campus

For inventing a new dental filling material that inhibits damaging bacteria while, at the same time, remineralizing teeth, Huakun Xu, PhD, MS, accepted on behalf of his collaborative team the prestigious 2013 William J. Gies Award for Biomaterials and Bioengineering Research at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) general session in Seattle on March … Read more

AACD Announces Hawary, Bassett, as Newly Accredited Fellows

by AACD
AACD - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Drs. Joyce Bassett and Emil Hawary have earned Accredited Fellow status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Fellowship is the highest level of achievement available to AACD members. Its purpose is to provide an additional level of achievement for members in accordance with the AACD’s mission of education and excellence. To achieve this … Read more

University of Louisville dentistry goes on the road to provide free care in Harlan County

by University of Louisville
University of Louisville

What:University of Louisville dental and dental hygiene students and faculty will join with other dentistry professionals to provide free dental cleanings, fillings and extractions to residents in and around Harlan County, Ky. The mission is organized through Remote Area Medical (RAM), a non-profit organization that serves people in rural areas of the United States and … Read more

NASDAQ to open with World Oral Health Day 2013!

by FDI World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation

Dear FDI Members You can now watch FDI’s ’Toothbrush Symphony’ online. The ‘Toothbrush Symphony’, celebrating 20 March, World Oral Health Day 2013, is conceived as a fun and entertaining way to raise awareness about oral health. You can also download it. Download the ‘Toothbrush Symphony’, ‘online-friendly’ version. (High enough quality for most uses.) Download the … Read more

Centennial Celebration at ADHA’s 90th Annual Session Promises to Be a Memorable Event

by American Dental Hygienists' Association
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The Early Bird registration deadline is fast approaching for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s annual meeting—The Center for Lifelong Learning at the 90th Annual Session. This year’s conference, taking place from June 19-25 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass., is the celebration of a century in practice, “100 Years of Dental Hygiene: Proud … Read more

Nobel Biocare makes headlines at IDS 2013 announcing endowment of a new foundation and upcoming NobelProcera solutions

by Nobel Biocare
Nobel Biocare

The 2013 International Dental Show in Cologne was a special event for Nobel Biocare. The company made several major announcements including the endowment of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation. “FOR,” to be led by the most renowned scholars in oral rehabilitation, will be a landmark in Nobel Biocare’s history and commitment to training, education, science … Read more

Dental Hygienists Join the World To Celebrate Better Oral Health

by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)

Oral diseases are among the most common chronic ailments with 90 percent of the world’s population at risk for some form of disorder, from tooth decay to periodontal diseases and oral cancer. World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on March 20 to remind us that healthy teeth, gums and mouth play a … Read more

Fluoride in Drinking Water Cuts Tooth Decay in Adults

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (School of Dentistry)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Adelaide, Australia, has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults, even those who had not received fluoridated drinking water as children. In the first population-level study of … Read more

‘A toothbrush symphony’ to celebrate World Oral Health Day

by FDI World Dental Federation
FDI Press

FDI World Dental Federation has commissioned a short film entitled ‘A toothbrush symphony’—music created from brushing, gargling and rinsing—to celebrate World Oral Health Day on 20 March 2013. The film will have its avant-première at a press launch in Geneva, streamed live from the FDI website (www.fdiworldental/WOHD-Live) on 18 March at 10:00 (Central European Time). … Read more