Two Recognized for Excellence in Dental Education

University of Buffalo

Two outstanding University at Buffalo innovators in dental medicine have recently been honored by national organizations for their contributions to dental education. John Eisner, DDS, PhD, associate professor emeritus, has received the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry’s (ACFD) Distinguished Service Award. Roger Triftshauser, DDS, UB ’61, has received the American Student Dental Association’s (ASDA) … Read more

Umicore designated as one of “World’s Most Ethical Companies”

Umicore

Umicore has been designated as one of “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere, a leading international think-tank dedicated to the advancement of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. The 2012 edition of this ranking includes a record 145 organisations. Umicore is the only Belgian company in the ranking. According to … Read more

IDEM Singapore 2012 Raises the Bar for Dentistry in Asia

IDEM - Singapore

According to industry research from Markets and Markets, the global dental equipment and consumables market is estimated to reach US$27.6 billion by 2015. This positive outlook is driven by advancements in technology available to dentists today, as well as the increase in awareness of oral hygiene globally. Additionally, Asia’s ageing population and rapid economic growth … Read more

Paradise Dental Technologies Introduces The R144 Queen of Hearts Periodontal Curette

Paradise Dental Technologies

Paradise Dental Technologies introduces the R144 Queen of Hearts™ periodontal curette. This curette is designed with much longer cutting edges and a closed-face blade for fine finishing with minimal tissue distention, allowing you to efficiently reach the root concavities, base of the pocket and furcations of periodontally involved teeth with better adaptation. Research has confirmed … Read more

Professor Daniel Haas Appointed Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry

Memorandum I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of the Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Daniel Haas as Dean, Faculty of Dentistry from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. Professor Haas brings to the deanship a rich background in research, teaching, clinical service, and administrative experience, as well as … Read more

American Dental Association: Dental X-rays Should be Used Sparingly to Reduce Radiation Risk

The American Dental Association (ADA) is aware of a recent study that associates yearly or more frequent dental X-rays to an increased risk of developing meningioma, the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor. The ADA’s long-standing  position is that dentists should order dental X-rays for patients only when necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Since 1989, the … Read more

AACD Gives Students Opportunity to Study Cosmetic Dentistry in DC

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is giving six deserving students the opportunity to study cosmetic dentistry at the AACD’s 28th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC, through the APEX Scholarship Award. With the scholarship, students’ registration fees are waived, and they receive round-trip coach-class air travel (up to $500), hotel accommodations, and one … Read more

April is Oral Cancer Month

Oral Cancer affects thousands of Americans a year and is commonly not detected in its first stages. On average, only half of those diagnosed will survive more than five years. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and local Quality Dental Plan Dentists across the country will be offering Free Oral Cancer Screenings this April. Are … Read more

Endodontists Support U.S. Troops With Care Packages

American Association of Endodontists - Support The Troops

Working with Operation Support Our Troops—America, one of the largest volunteer-based military support organizations in the country, the American Association of Endodontists encourages dental professionals and patients to donate items for care packages, monetary gifts or a letter to our troops. With support from Henry Schein Dental/Henry Schein Cares, the AAE will have a booth … Read more

DENTSPLY International Launches New Global Business, DENTSPLY Implants, Beginning in North America in April 2012

Dentsply

Following its August 31, 2011 acquisition of Astra Tech AB, which operated the number three player in the global dental implant market – Astra Tech Dental, DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) now unites its innovative and growing dental implant-related businesses (DENTSPLY Friadent and Astra Tech Dental) into a new company – DENTSPLY Implants. The newly … Read more

ONTARIO’S DENTURISTS REACT TO APPOINTMENT OF A SUPERVISOR TO THEIR REGULATORY BODY

Denturist Association of Ontario (DAO)

The Denturist Association of Ontario (DAO) unequivocally supports the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care’s decision to appoint a Supervisor to the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) to ensure the College fulfills its mandate to serve and protect the public interest in a fair and accountable manner. The CDO is the professional regulatory body … Read more

Pay Your Equiopment Forward!

Ligilist

www.ligilist.com  gives dental professionals the ability to lend a hand in supporting under-developed countries. There are so many medical missions and programs that could use your support. So why leave un-used supplies and equipment lying around your practice collecting dust? Put it to good use with ligilist.com.