An estimated 300 dental professionals, including customers, leaders, innovators, and game changers, came together during the Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting when Ivoclar Vivadent hosted their “Leading the Future” celebration. The entertaining and fun-filled evening, held on Friday, February 22nd at the Imperial Ballroom in the Fairmount Chicago Millennium Park Hotel showcased the company’s partnerships and innovations … Read more
IDS, Cologne, Germany, March 2013 – The DENTSPLY Implants global market presence expands as the launch of the new business continues worldwide. After the latest, positively received launches in Germany and France in early January, you will now find DENTSPLY Implants in almost all the major markets around the world. The businesses formerly known as … Read more
Visitors to the sector capability show “Dental Technology from Germany” at Sino Dental from 9th to 12th June 2013 in Beijing shouldn’t miss the chance to see two highlights in particular: “Science Lab”, the special show from the German dental industry on the topic of “Innovation and Research”, and the German Dental Day symposium on … Read more
Shofu.com has recently been enhanced to accommodate our Spanish speaking customers. Comprehensive and precise, the Spanish language section offers the same great product information previously available only in English. Now, our Latin American customers have access to all the relevant information to assist them with choosing the best products for their patients. “Our expanded Spanish … Read more
Michael Springer, who has served as the American Dental Association’s Managing Vice President for Publishing since 2010, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President for Business and Publishing. In this new role, Mr. Springer will be responsible for leading the business development activities of the American Dental Association (ADA), both for new … Read more
2013 Convention Slated Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in New Orleans
• Latest features reaffirm NobelClinician™ Software is the key to successful implant treatments • New NobelReplace® Conical Connection and Replace Select™ implants increase treatment flexibility • Innovative new features added to the iPad®-operated OsseoCare™ Pro drill motor • Immediately loaded NobelActive® implants display a high cumulative survival rate in recent study • Expert speakers discuss … Read more
As representative of a largely female dominated workforce of oral health professionals, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. Ninety-six percent of dental hygienists in Canada are women (Canadian Institute of Health Information data, Demographic Trends, 2009) and together, with our male colleagues, they comprise the … Read more
New consumer website educates and motivates patients to maximize their smile in the new year
29 March, final date for abstract submission, is the key deadline looming for the 2103 Annual World Dental Congress in Istanbul, 28 to 31 August. Get maximum international exposure for your original work with an audience of thousands of participants! We’re looking to beat the score of 2012, a record-breaking year. All accepted abstracts will … Read more
Postmenopausal women who have smoked are at much higher risk of losing their teeth than women who never smoked, according to a new study published and featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Dental Association by researchers at the University at Buffalo. The study involved 1,106 women who participated in the Buffalo … Read more
Enhance management skills at 18-day program in Chicago
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) congratulates the New Brunswick Minister of Health, Hon. Hugh J. Flemming, on approving new dental hygiene rules that permit independent practice, an expanded scope of practice for dental hygienists and increased requirements for licensing and continuing competencies. CDHA president, Sandra Lawlor says, “We are delighted with this announcement and … Read more
Featured Programs Helping At-Risk Children
TotalCare, the leader in surface disinfection, and Orascoptic, the makers of award-winning custom built loupes, are pleased to announce their yearlong support in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Dental Hygiene! Each month there will be an opportunity to enter to win one of our amazing prizes to thank the dental professionals who have helped … Read more
Sirona, the dental technology leader, announced that Jeffrey T. Slovin has become its Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the succession plan previously announced on November 16, 2012. Also as part of that plan, Thomas Jetter, a Director, has become non-executive Chairman. Jost Fischer has retired from the positions of Chairman and CEO. Jeffrey T. … Read more
A recent study1 on the approach and outcomes of shared decision making in medical care found the following: 86 randomized controlled trials show that patient decision support tools lead to positive effects for both the patient and the provider, namely: They increase patient knowledge They improve the patient’s perception of risks They lead to choices which are … Read more
Research shows that older Americans taking medication for blood pressure and for another chronic disease, mood disorder, have more root decay (Chart 1). (That’s why the Partners in Prevention risk assessment form asks about multiple medication use.) Source: Singh ML, Papas A, Biesbrock A. 2006. Root Caries Increment in A Medication Induced Saliva Hypofunction Population, … Read more
From 12th to 16th March 2013 the international dental world will come together at the International Dental Show in Cologne for the 35th time. That’s when more than 1,950 exhibitors from over 55 countries will present the newest innovations, products, procedures and services from the dental sector. In addition to the products on display at … Read more
