4 November 2009, Geneva, SWITZERLAND – The 2009 FDI Annual World Dental Congress was held in Singapore, at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2 to 5 September. The FDI World Dental Federation was delighted to work with the Singapore Dental Association for this global congress, with the additional support of the Singapore Tourism … Read more
The Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education (CFDHRE) is delighted to welcome Dr. Laura Dempster as the new President of the Board of Directors. In this role, Dr. Dempster will promote the development of a body of knowledge for the dental hygiene profession to help advance clinical practice, education, and oral health outcomes. … Read more
IDEM India 2009 premier closes with successful results The 1st IDEM India 2009 held from October 23 to 25, 2009 in Mumbai in the Bombay Exhibition Centre closed with a success. With 144 companies featured from 21 countries including estimates for the last day over 2,500 domestic visitors from all over India attended the … Read more
OSAP Shakes it Up for 2010 Symposium Annapolis, MD: October 26, 2009 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced their 2010 Infection Prevention Symposium: SHAKE IT UP – “Overcome Complacency, Support Compliance, Advance a Culture of Safety, Prepare for Contingencies”, which will be held June 10-13, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency … Read more
Nobel Biocare appoints William Ryan as General Manager North America and Ernst Zängerle as Head of Global Operations Nobel Biocare announced today that William (Bill) Ryan has been appointed President & General Manager for North America and member of the Executive Committee with immediate effect. He replaces Kevin Mosher, who after 5 years with the … Read more
KODAK 9500 Cone Beam 3D System Now Approved for Sale in Canada Medium, Large Field 3D Programs Deliver Dual Jaw, Craniofacial Imaging TORONTO, October 15 — The KODAK 9500 Cone Beam (CB) 3D System, introduced by Carestream Health, Inc. earlier this year and providing three-dimensional imaging of the dental and facial anatomy, is … Read more
Virginia Dentist Assumes Presidency of the American Dental Association CHICAGO, October 6, 2009—Ronald L. Tankersley, D.D.S., who practices oral and maxillofacial surgery in Newport News, Williamsburg and Hampton, Va., was installed as president of the American Dental Association (ADA) and will lead the 157,000-member organization’s efforts to protect and improve the public’s oral health … Read more
Alabama Dentist Honored with ADA Humanitarian Award Dental profession honored Dr. Robert Kinsaul during 150th ADA Annual Session HONOLULU, Oct. 5, 2009 – The American Dental Association (ADA) recently honored Robert Kinsaul, D.M.D., a general dentist from Phenix City, Ala., with the ADA 2008 Humanitarian Award. The ADA Board of Trustees selected Dr. Kinsaul … Read more
.org Dental Students, Faculty Gain Live Remote Access to ADA Annual Session Courses Six Education in the Round presentations available through live Webcasts from Honolulu HONOLULU, Oct. 1, 2009 –The American Dental Association’s (ADA) interactive Education in the Round (EIR) live-patient courses at this year’s Annual Session will reach beyond the … Read more
Toronto orthodontist Dr. Gerald Zeit is the new president of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Zeit was elected president for 2009/10 at the CAO’s Annual General Meeting in Kelowna, British Columbia. Other Executives elected were: President-Elect: Dr. Howard Steiman, Ajax, Ontario 1st Vice-President: Dr. Ritchie Mah, Vancouver, BC 2nd Vice-President: Dr. Paul Major, … Read more
DENTISTS SHOW OFF THEIR TEETH AT OPENING GALA Join the South Asian Dental Association (SADA) at the Mississauga Convention Centre on Thursday October 1st at 6:30 PM for the SADA Opening Gala. Come together with fellow dental practitioners, professionals and industry representatives to showcase new technologies and ideas. The South Asian Dental … Read more
ADA,FDI World Dental Federation Observe “World Oral Health Day” Seek to increase worldwide awareness of oral health, impact of oral diseases CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2009 – The American Dental Association (ADA) joins with the FDI World Dental Federation, the worldwide voice of the dental profession, in observance of the second annual “World Oral … Read more
Sybron Dental Specialties Acquires Axis Dental ORANGE, CA – August 7, 2009 – Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. announced today the addition of the Axis® Dental brands to its corporate portfolio through the purchase of all the outstanding stock of Axis Corporation. Daniel Even, President of Sybron Dental Specialties (SDS), said, “We are … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) agrees with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision not to place any restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a commonly used cavity filling material. The FDA ruling issued today categorizes encapsulated dental amalgam as a class II medical device, placing it in the same class as gold … Read more
American Dental Association Statement: Food and Drug Administration Action on Dental Amalgam WASHINGTON, July 28, 2009—The American Dental Association (ADA) agrees with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision not to place any restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a commonly used cavity-filling material. The FDA ruling issued today categorizes encapsulated dental … Read more
Study Suggests VELscope System Can Help Reduce Recurrence of Oral Cancer. WHITE ROCK, British Columbia—July 23, 2009—LED Dental Inc. announced today that a recent study suggests that its VELscope screening system can help surgeons reduce the recurrence rate for oral cancer following surgery. The article, “Tracing the ‘At-Risk’ Oral Mucosa Field with Autofluorescence: Steps … Read more
The premiere of IDEM India, the International Dental Exhibition and Meeting India, promises to be a great success. Three months before the new trade fair platform from Koelnmesse opens its doors October 23-25, 2009, in Mumbai, approximately 90 percent of the exhibition space has already been reserved. As a result of the great interest in the … Read more
Tier Three Brokerage Ltd. announced today that Dr. Bernie Dolansky has joined the organization as a consultant based in Ottawa. Dr. Dolansky has led a truly distinguished career in the dental industry, including positions as President of the ODA, CDA, and Dentistry Canada Fund. In addition to over 35 years in private practice as … Read more
OSAP Attendees Electrified by Infection Control Program ANNAPOLIS, MD: July 21, 2009 – More than 200 OSAP Symposium attendees from around the world braved a severe electrical storm, tornado warnings, and even an evacuation at the 2009 Symposium, “Infection Prevention: Spread the Word,” held June 11-14 in Plano, Texas, to participate in the most successful … Read more
BOARD OF VISITORS ELECTS DR. LESLIE W. SELDIN AS NEW CHAIR BALTIMORE, MD (July 7, 2009)—The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry’s Board of Visitors elected Dr. Leslie W. Seldin as its new Chair during its annual meeting on June 5, 2009. Dr. Seldin has served for many years as a member … Read more