For 19 years Dr. Terry Donovan has hosted an amazing week long seminar at Plummer’s Trophy Lodge in the remote west arm of Great Bear Lake. The premise behind hosting a seminar in this unique location is world class fishing, collegial camaraderie, and cutting-edge continuing education topics. This year Terry was joined by one of … Read more
3M ESPE Dental Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Maher Zreik to Regional Sales Manager, based out of Montreal, responsible for sales in Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Provinces. Maher brings over fourteen years of clinical and business experience in the dental, medical and pharmaceutical industries that began in 1996 when he joined … Read more
New possibilities for ceramic dental work – pre-coloured materials – translucent framework materials and corresponding veneer materials – a focal topic at IDS
Proto3000 to provide Lava software, equipment, and support in Canada
Ivoclar Vivadent announces the opening of its new Canadian headquarters and first-of-its kind dedicated Ivoclar Vivadent International Centre for Dental Education. Ivoclar Vivadent opened the doors to its new Canadian headquarters on Dixie Road in Mississauga, ON, Canada, on June 15th amidst a crowd of local civic dignitaries and esteemed dental professionals. The new location … Read more
Current trends in alloys — increasing variety of gold-based alloys — networked manufacture of non-precious-metal frameworks and superstructures — a main theme at IDS 2013 In addition to their proven safety, these materials deliver exceptional stability along with elasticity and perfect compatibility — to name just some of the of the precious metal’s advantages. But … Read more
The Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) is seeking project proposals from researchers in order to validate performance measures on pediatric oral health. The projects will test the feasibility, reliability and validity of DQA measures. Proposal submission materials are due by Sep. 1 at 5p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). Proposals will be reviewed by the DQA’s Research … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) congratulates the Council of the Federation (CoF) on their leadership role in identifying innovative and transformative changes for the health care system. The CoF July 2012 report “From Innovation to Action: First Report of the Health Care Innovation Working Group” highlights team based models of care, including the Family … Read more
Around 15 million implants are to be found in German mouths alone, with over 800,000 more being implanted every year. So it’s no wonder that this growth area of modern dentistry is also a regular feature at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. Every two years, implant specialists in particular are among the dentists … Read more
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor, director of the University at Buffalo Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR) and UB professor of periodontics and endodontics is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP) Distinguished Scientist Award for 2012. The AAP Distinguished Scientist Award is presented to an academy member who … Read more
The new SINIUS treatment center from Sirona was presented with the prestigious award at the red dot gala in Essen. More than 1,200 international guests were represented in the Aalto Theater. SINIUS ranks among top 60 of over 4,500 design products Sirona was presented with the award at the red dot gala Patients notice the … Read more
Disparities in Oral Health Are Profound, Especially Among Poor Children and Children of Color; Oral Health Provisions Under ACA Critical to Expanding Care to Children
ADA Launches New Website to Help Improve Public’s Oral Health
On July 6, the ABC program ‘The View’ featured a segment that grossly misrepresented the educational requirements and annual salary of dental hygienists. As the national association representing the interests of more than 150,000 dental hygienists, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) seeks to clarify these misrepresentations immediately. In a letter to ABC, the ADHA … Read more
Digital technologies in use in the dental practice and laboratory – new CAD/CAM processes – modern software for networking and work processes – some of the main themes at IDS
Susan Savage, RDH, BSDH, of Ellensburg, Wash., was installed as the 2012-2013 president of the Chicago-based American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) on June 19, 2012, at the association’s 89th Annual Session held in Phoenix, Ariz. “As the debate about accessing health care takes place across the country, oral health is becoming an instrumental part of … Read more
Sirona asserts itself in the “Top 100” competition for the most innovative SMEs and achieves an excellent third place. This award coincides with the 50th anniversary of the company’s production plant in Bensheim/Germany.
Orascoptic is proud to announce the launch of the new Orascoptic Online Loupe Builder. Orascoptic has made it possible for you to build and see your own personal dental loupe before you buy. The Orascoptic Online Loupe Builder allows dental professionals to see their loupe being built in a 3 part process and customize their … Read more
