Dr. Terry Donovan hosts an amazing week long seminar at Plummer’s Trophy Lodge

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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

Maher Zreik, New 3M ESPE Regional Sales Manager

3M ESPE

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 International Centre for Dental Education (ICDE) Opens in Canada

Ivoclar Vivadent

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

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, especially when it comes to alloys – get a close look at International Dental Show (IDS) 2013

International Dental Show (IDS)

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

Dental Quality Alliance Seeking Proposals for Study

American Dental Association

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

Championing Oral Health in the Health System Transformation

Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)

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

Implant-supported dental prostheses are popular – On the trail of innovation at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2013

IDS

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

Genco Receives Prestigious Award from AAP

University of Buffalo

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

Sirona receives “red dot” design award for SINIUS

Sirona

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

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Responds to ABC’s ‘The View’

American Dental Hygienists' Association

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

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces 2012-2013 Leadership

ADHA

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

Orascoptic launches the new Orascoptic Online Loupe Builder.

Orascoptic

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