Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Denturists Profession in Canada in conjunction with the 2011 Annual General Meeting of Members, Convention-Educational Symposium & 9th Annual CAD Golf Tournament This year’s Annual General Meeting and Conference is being held May 25th to 28th at the exquisite Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff Alberta ~ the Castle … Read more
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc., parent of LED Dental, announced today that Steven Semmelmayer and Robert Cartagena have been named to its board of directors. Mr. Semmelmayer is a 31-year veteran of the dental industry. Until recently, he served as CEO of Discus Dental, which he led for over two years before arranging its successful sale … Read more
On Friday February 11, 2011, The T.A.D. had their second “ski for kids” for Sick Children’s Hospital. This ski day in the past has been in conjunction with the C.C.R.F. a cardiac group, but last year a decision was made to focus on children with cleft lip and palate,and with the help of Ken Croney … Read more
I was privileged on March 4th to attend the Opening Reception of the Henry Schein National Sales Conference. As one of their invited guests, I enjoyed the rousing start to the evening, courtesy of the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak. They were followed by a team of talented hip-hop dancers who were ultimately joined onstage by … Read more
CHX Technologies has received approval from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to market Prevora™ (100 mg/ml) Dental Solution in the United Kingdom for the prevention of cavities in high-risk adults. Prevora is the first in-office treatment indicated specifically for adult caries prevention in the United Kingdom. Prevora is a topical coating of high-strength … Read more
152nd Annual Session to be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Oct. 10-13
TASC Group Corporation, the leading laser education provider and distributor in Canada announced today they will expand their laser portfolio with DEKA Laser Technologies, Inc. The UltraSpeed CO2 laser which uses proprietary technology to generate an effective soft tissue instrument provides less discomfort to the patient. This technology also enables the clinician to have greater … Read more
Current developments in aesthetic dental medicine and technology – New CAD/CAM-supported fabrication options – Digital workflow creates new opportunities for laboratories – a main topic at the IDS (International Dental Show) from March 22 to 26 in Cologne Digital high-tech methods are becoming ever more widely used in the procedures of aesthetic dentistry, both in … Read more
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is urging Canadians to know the facts about water fluoridation – an important health-care issue. Water fluoridation can benefit all residents in a community, regardless of age or socioeconomic status. Studies and research by over 90 national and international scientific and medical organizations, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Crest Oral-B announce RDH Trudy Meinberg as second recipient to be honored with award
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is offering several scholarships to dental students so they can attend the AACD’s Annual Scientific Session in May at no charge—a $1,645 value. The AACD will host the session May 18-21 in Boston. The event, themed, “The Rise of Collaboration,” will offer lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities for cosmetic … Read more
The California-based group is seeking two registered dental assistants for its August 4th to 14th mission A Southern California non-profit group is seeking two registered dental assistants for its upcoming medical mission to Nicaragua. Rancho Mirage-based International Medical Alliance (IMA) has already assembled a team of more than 60 doctors, nurses, dentists and support personnel who … Read more
LED Dental System Offers Cordless, Affordable Way to Help Detect Oral Cancer and Other Disease
Dental digital technology – diagnostics with imaging methods – CAD/CAM dominates prosthetics and implantology – modern software for many applications in the practice and the laboratory – a main theme of the IDS Digital technology is increasingly becoming a part of the day-to-day work of a dentist’s practice and of a dental laboratory. This begins … Read more
IDS – International Dental Show – 2011 in Cologne
23rd Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry Total Patient Care April 1-3, 2011 Swissotel Chicago Chicago, Illinois, USA Registration is now open for The 23rd Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry, the go-to event for dentists, hygienists and others who care for patients with special needs. Join us April 1-3, 2011, in Chicago to connect … Read more
IDS 2011 with record participation levels 1,800 suppliers from 56 countries – 65% from abroad – 1.4 Million square feet gross exhibition space in Halls 2, 3, 4, 10 & 11
IDS Organizer Koelnmesse offers the Dental Industry specific mobile business solutions at MobileAppEx
Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. and Implant Direct International, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement pursuant to which Sybron Dental and Implant Direct will combine their implant and abutment businesses into a single operation to be named Implant Direct Sybron Int’l. The combined business will be led by Dr. Gerald … Read more
A materials training course hosted by Ivoclar Vivadent and Nobel Biocare was recently held at the Nobel Biocare Training Facility in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, on November 11th and 12th. Led by instructor Bill Barton, CDT, TE, a technical consultant for Ivoclar Vivadent, the course provided lectures and hands-on training in the use of IPS … Read more