Americans Score a D on National Oral Health Quiz
ADA Launches New Website to Help Improve Public’s Oral Health
Oral Health
Study Links Gum Disease and HPV-status of Head and Neck Cancer
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), once almost exclusively associated with cancer of the cervix, is now linked to head and neck cancer. According to a new University at Buffalo study just published in the Archives of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery, a JAMA publication, gum disease is associated with increased odds of tumors being HPV-positive. … Read more
The Canary System detects caries beneath sealants
Quantum Dental Technologies announced today that The Canary System can accurately detect caries beneath dental sealants. Co-Founder and CEO, Dr. Stephen Abrams, DDS, presented the findings at the International Association of Dental Research 90th General Session in Iguacu Falls, Brazil. “The idea to investigate this new application for The Canary System came from our clinicians … Read more
IDS – International Dental Show 2013 registered bookings are excellent
More than 1,250 companies from over 50 countries have already registered Significantly more confirmations — particularly from abroad — than at the comparable point in the run-up to IDS 2011 Preparations for the 35th IDS – International Dental Show — are running in high gear nine months before the opening of the event. Already over … Read more
NYU College of Dentistry Establishes Center for Skeletal and Craniofacial Biology
The Center for Skeletal and Craniofacial Biology has been established at the New York University College of Dentistry with funding from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant. The center is led by Dr. Nicola Partridge, an authority on molecular endocrinology and bone and mineral research. According to Dr. Partridge, the mission of the center … Read more
No plaster models, radiation-free head and jaw measurement in the orthodontics of tomorrow – the International Dental Show 2013
Innovations in the field of orthodontia – Technological advances for equipment and processes – Digitisation of the orthodontic surgery – A major focus of IDS
Dentaltrade meets European Parliament members
For the third time took place under the moderation of ADDE a joint meeting with the European dental suppliers and European parliament members (MEPs), in Brussels. Speakers revealed the development of the European Dental market with highly interesting figures, but mentioned the particular concerns of the European Dental industry and trade notably with regards to … Read more
Rewarding Excellence: Dental School Dean Receives Oral Medicine’s Highest Academic Honor
Michael Glick, DMD, professor of oral medicine and dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has been presented with the highest academic award given by the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM), conferred at their 66th annual meeting in April. Glick received the Samuel Charles Miller Award in recognition of his outstanding … Read more
AboutFace’s 5th Annual Leap of Faith Event June 23, 2012
Take a “Leap of Faith” for children with facial differences
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Names New Director of Governmental Affairs
Former Minnesota State Senator Ann Lynch appointed to director post
Canadian Dentist Elected President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Ron Goodlin of Aurora, Ontario, took the helm as president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) during the AACD’s 28th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC, May 2-5. Dr. Goodlin is an Accredited member of the AACD and has been involved in the organization since 1997. Dr. Goodlin practices dentistry at Smiles … Read more
Surgery hygiene: More important and easier than ever before – IDS 2013 will show how it’s done
The current hygiene regulations and how they are implemented in the dental surgery — The latest trends in the area of equipment systems and dental supplies — Integration of surgery hygiene into a highly effective quality management system — One of the key themes at IDS The introduction of the quality management system in dental … Read more
Carestream Dental Announces Six Solutions at Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting
New Product Offerings Provide Huge Benefits for Dental Practitioners; Streamline Workflow and Improve Doctor-to-Patient Communication
IDS – International Dental Show – 2013 in Cologne
Laser technology in the spotlight – innovation and information at IDS 2013
Air Techniques Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration In Anaheim
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, kicked off its 50th anniversary at the CDA Anaheim dental convention May 3-May 5. Celebrating its half-century milestone, Air Techniques, Inc. debuted a new booth design which incorporated its new logo and a large timeline displaying the history of its product line. The booth … Read more
Volunteer Dental Outreach Launches Dentists to the Docks in Celebration of 1 Year Anniversary
Dentists to the Docks ranks as most ambitious volunteer dental program in Haliburton County
Pre-endodontic Build-up: Methods and Applications
Contemporary nonsurgical endodontic treatment includes several stages that have to be done lege artis in order to be successful: • A good access cavity that reveals all of the canal orifices, facilitates instrument introduction, and serves as a reservoir for the irrigant; • Mechanical instrumentation of the root canal system, which provides debridement of soft … Read more
Carestream Dental Products Get New Branding for Company’s Fifth Anniversary
Company Celebrates Its History of Innovation and Leadership in Style, Rolls Out New CS Brand Identity for Nearly All Products
University of the Pacific selects SmithGroupJJR to design new Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
New campus to rejuvenate San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood
Ontatio Association of Onrthodontics anncounces the slate officers for 2012-2013 session.
We are please to inform the slate officers for the 2012-2013 session for the Ontario Association of Orthodontics. President: Dr. Barry White203-435 Stone Rd. WGuelph, OntarioTelephone: (519) 763-3252Fax: (519) 7633463Email: bwhiteortho@gmail.com Vice-President: Dr. Anthony Mair36A-300 Borough Dr.Toronto, Ontario M1P 4P5Telephone: (416) 283-6476Fax: (416) 283-6543Email: drmair@worldofsmiles.com For more information log onto www.oao.on.ca.