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AAED 38th Annual Meeting

The upcoming 38th Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. will not only offer can’t miss scientific educational sessions, but exciting networking and social events as well. SOCIAL EVENTSPresident’s Welcome ReceptionAAED President Dr. Richard Simonsen will be welcoming guests to DC on Thursday, August 8th at the off-site President’s Welcome Reception at the Newseum. Don’t miss this … Read more

Merger of ADEI with Transitions Groupn North America

Transitions Group North America

Transitions Group North America (TGNA) and Advanced Dental Education Institute (ADEI) have jointly merged companies under the brand of Transitions Group North America. The President of ADEI, LeeAnn Shipowick, joins Lisa Philp, President of Transitions Group North America, to expand services and solutions for dentistry across the continent. “Merging my company into Transitions Group North … Read more

Celebration of Smiles

America's ToothFairy (NCOHF).

At the upcoming Celebration of Smiles event in Chicago this February, America’s ToothFairy will shine the spotlight on our supporters, volunteers, leaders and Affiliates who have helped us make a difference in so many young lives! This will be an event to remember, including a special vocal performance by America’s ToothFairy ambassor and rising star, … Read more

New Laws On Teeth Whitening Products End Confusion

Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA)

Regulatory changes announced today will permit continued over-the-counter sales of medium-strength teeth whitening products, and now also permit the sale of higher-strength products solely by registered dental practitioners as part of their dental practice. The decision brings to a conclusion year-long debate over regulations governing the supply of teeth whitening products in Australia and is … Read more

Only 10 more days to register for the 148th Midwinter Meeting – Chicago Dental Society from February 21st to 23rd, 2013.

Chicago Dental Society

Friday, February 15 is the last day to register online. Register now to ensure you get the class you want. Those who register now will not receive their registration materials in the mail; rather they will be required to pick them up on site at the Midwinter Meeting in the registration area, Level 3. Please … Read more

A day of free dental care for kids at UB’s ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’

University of Buffalo

For the 12th year in a row, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine saw more than 800 local schoolchildren during its annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Feb. 1. But something was different this year: “tooth fairies” were enlisted to help guide the children and their parents through tours of the dental … Read more

New Biodentine Web Lecture

Septodont

Septodont introduces a new educational tool designed to familiarize the dental professional with the innovative dentin substitute Biodentine, and its benefits for everyday dentistry. Dr. Imad About, a world renowned expert in pulp biology presents his findings with this web lecture “Pulp-Biodentine interactions consequences and clinical significance”. As a result of different research projects carried … Read more

Technological Advancements and Elderly Populations Lead to Increased Preference for Dental Implants

GBI Research

Dentists are putting a smile back on many faces, as the dental implants market is set to almost double in value over the next six years, states a new report by healthcare experts GBI Research. The new report* states that the market is driven by growing concern over oral hygiene, an increasing life expectancy, and … Read more

Women are highly disadvantaged as unpaid health care workers: York U sociology professor

YORK University

As unpaid care workers, women are contributing significantly to an underground economy to the tune of $51 billion in the health and social service industry, compared to the $42 billion paid labour. But the issue is much bigger than that, says York University Sociology Professor Pat Armstrong. “Unpaid health care is a gender issue, an … Read more

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Have Your Health at Heart

CDHA-ACHD

Cardiovascular diseases including heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels and stroke are responsible for one-third of all deaths in Canada. February is Heart Month and Canada’s dental hygienists want you to take your oral health to heart. Your heart health is impacted by your oral health, and poor oral health can put you at … Read more

SmileMakers Contributes to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation

SmileMarkersCanada

SmileMakers® is committed to donating 75,000 toothbrushes to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy/Canada’s ToothFairy (NCOHF). For every unit of Youth Happy Toothbrushes purchased at www.SmileMakersCanada.com/canadas-tooth-fairy.html using the item number: ATFDONATE, SmileMakers will donate one unit to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation. SmileMakers also donated nearly $30,000 of stickers to the NCOHF: America’s ToothFairy/Canada’s … Read more

German dental industry to put on impressive show in China

Koelnmesse

Sector event to present innovations and research results from the dental medicine and dental technology segments of the German dental industry From 9th to 12th June 2013, 69 exhibitors will be showcasing their products at Sino Dental’s German Pavilion in Beijing. The sector event titled “Dental Technology from Germany“ will occupy a total area of  … Read more