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Oral Health
Aribex Acquired by KaVo Dental Group
Aribex, the leader in portable X-ray technology joins KaVo Group’s impressive portfolio of dental brands
Ivoclar Vivadent to acquire Wieland Dental
With the acquisition of Wieland Dental, Ivoclar Vivadent strengthens its position in the field of all-ceramics.
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) Elects New President For 2012-2013
Edmonton orthodontist Dr. Paul Major is the new President of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO), Canada’s national voice for orthodontic dentistry. Dr. Major was elected President for 2012-2013 at the CAO’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. Other members of the Executive are: President-Elect: Dr. Garry A. Solomon, Belleville, ON 1st Vice-President: Dr. Helene … Read more
ADA Foundation Introduces $1,000 Emergency Disaster Assistance Grants
Launches national fundraising appeal for Disaster Assistance Grant Program
University at Buffalo to Unveil New Mobile Dental Unit, ‘S-miles To Go’
42-foot-long, three-chair dental clinic is built on a semi-trailer chassis
ADA Statement on the American Public Health Association’s Newest Policy on Dental Amalgam
The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) recent policy statement affirming that dental amalgam is safe and effective in treating dental cavities. The APHA policy notes that amalgam’s contribution to environmental mercury contamination is minimal, and that limiting or curtailing its availability could have negative health consequences, particularly in low-income … Read more
Image Dental Laboratory Open House to commemorate 45th anniversary
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF SERVICE A big thank you to all those who attended our open house on October 26. The feedback from our offices has been overwhelmingly positive with the consensus being that the afternoon was fun and highly informative. And thank you to our generous supporters for helping to make this special day … Read more
Digital developments on show at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2013 – CAD/CAM technology in the spotlight
Innovations in the CAD/CAM sector – Extending the digital process chain – Advances in intraoral scanners and planning software – a key topic at IDS 2013
Glick Receives National Editorial Award for Third Consecutive Year
Michael Glick, DMD, professor and dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has been awarded the American Dental Education Association’s (AADE) William J. Gies Foundation First Place Editorial award for the third year in a row. The presentation of the award was made during the annual meeting of the American Association of … Read more
AACD Unplugged to Feature Dr. David Little on Implants, Restorations
Implementing and restoring implants will be the focus of the next installment of AACD Unplugged, featuring Dr. David Little, January 25-26 in Madison, WI. AACD Unplugged is a new learning experience series designed to give dental professionals hands-on training in a small-group environment. Dr. Little’s presentation, “Charting the Course For Implementing and Restoring Implants,” will … Read more
The Canary System Gains 510 (k) Clearance from FDA
Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) has just received its 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for The Canary System™. The Canary System is now available for sale in the USA. “There is no unit in the world that can do what The Canary System can do” announced Dr. Stephen Abrams, CEO and Co-Founder … Read more
ADA’s New E-Book Guides Dentists on Using Social Media
The ADA Practical Guide to Social Media Planning, First Edition, available now
Carestream Dental Announces Integration with Tracker Imaging and Practice Management Software
Partnership Offers Canadian Dentists Integration with RVG Digital Radiography
Survey: Kids’ Perceptions of Halloween Include “Too Much Candy” and Desire for Other Types of Treats
The American Dental Association® (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced the results of a new survey targeting trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13) in the U.S., looking at kids’ views and perceptions of Halloween. Approximately 94% of all American children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65% of them consider Halloween the best holiday of the year. … Read more
Septodont Donates over $135,000 in Pit & Fissure Sealant to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy
In an ongoing effort to support children’s oral health, Septodont donated 1,500 Toothfairy™ Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF), a nonprofit organization that supports the delivery of preventive, educational and treatment services for children from vulnerable populations. Toothfairy BPA Free Pit & Fissure Sealants from Septodont offer … Read more
American Dental Association Installs President and President-Elect
2012-2013 President Dr. Robert A. Faiella, President-Elect Dr. Charles H. Norman III
American Dental Association Honors Researcher of Dental Phobias
Dr. Peter Milgrom Honored with Norton Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research
ADA Honors Dr. Albert H. Guay with Distinguished Service Award
Award is the highest honor conferred by the ADA Board of Trustees
Texas Denitst Elected As ADA Speaker of the House
Glen D. Hall, D.D.S., a general dentist based in Abilene, TX, was elected today as Speaker of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) House of Delegates. Dr. Hall’s installation took place in San Francisco at the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session. The House of Delegates, as the ADA’s legislative and governing body, is the organization’s supreme authority. … Read more