Advanced Endodontics course offered in Rome, Italy Rome, Italy: Professor Gianluca Gambarini and his associates at the University of Rome (Prof. Luca Testarelli, Dr. Nicola M Grande, Dr. Gianluca Plotino) are offering a postgraduate master program in Advanced Endodontics. The program consists of a one-week on-site stage in Rome plus a one-year e-learning course. … Read more
Perceptronix Medical Inc.: Oral Cancer Awareness Program Success in BC and Alberta VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – June 9, 2009) – In an ongoing effort to raise awareness and support for oral cancer screening, PMI Labs would like to comment on the success of the complementary community programs in British Columbia and Alberta it has supported … Read more
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading killer in the United States, is a major public health issue contributing to 2,400 deaths each day. Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys the bone and tissues that support the teeth affects nearly 75 percent of Americans and is the major cause of adult tooth loss. While the … Read more
VELscope System Named One of Top 100 Products for Third Consecutive Year Fluorescence Visualization-Based Technology Is a Hit with Both Practices and Patients WHITE ROCK, British Columbia—June 3, 2009—LED Dental Inc. announced today that its VELscope system was named one of Top 100 Products of 2009 by Dentistry Today. Ralph Green, D.D.S., … Read more
Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association 2009 Annual ConferenceTheme: “Eliminate Fraud: Play a Leading Role” October 1st & 2nd, 2009 Hyatt Regency Toronto370 King Street WestToronto, ON, CanadaM5V 1J9Join delegates from insurance companies, benefit sponsors, law enforcement and professional organizations across Canada, the U.S., and around the globe. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover the … Read more
MCC SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH PSA SALES GROUP MAPLE, ONTARIO CANADA: May 21, 2009—MCC Modular and Custom Cabinets Ltd. (MCC) has strengthened its North American sales channel by signing a sales agreement with Professional Sales Associates (PSA) of Louisville, Colorado. Through the agreement, PSA will serve as the exclusive sales group for MCC … Read more
OSAP Creates Dental Safety Mall The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has created a novel way for dental professionals to find solutions to their infection control and safety challenges: the OSAP Dental Safety Mall. The online mall features storefronts such as a bookstore, travel agency, novelty store, even an outlet, in addition … Read more
April 15th – 17th, 2010Pacific Dental ConferenceContinuing Education and Trade Show Vancouver Convention CentreBritish Columbia, CanadaWebsite: www.pdconf.com
OSAP Symposium to Address Flu Pandemic The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has added bonus content to its 2009 Symposium, “Infection Prevention: Spread the Word, June 11-14 at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center, Plano, Texas. The OSAP Symposium will now include up-to-the-minute information on Influenza A (H1N1), previously referred to as … Read more
OralAdvanceTM Donations for Oral Cancer Screening Community Programs PMI Labs (Perceptronix Medical Inc. Laboratories) are donating complimentary OralAdvance(TM) (http://www.oraladvance.com/) tests for the early detection of oral cancer to ‘Oral Cancer Awareness Day’ campaigns to fight oral cancer in British Columbia and Alberta. These programs will be hosted by community dentists Dr. Ryan Kaltio (http://drkaltio.com/) in … Read more
Ontario Association of Orthodontists are please to inform you of the slate of new officers for the 2009-2010 session. President: Dr. Sheila Smith Vice Presidnt: Dr. Graeme Hibberd Immediate Past President: Dr. Jim Posluns For more information, contract: www.oao.on.ca
– Registration Opens for ADA’s 150th Annual Session in Hawaii 150th ADA Anniversary celebration, cutting-edge technology, learning opportunities CHICAGO, April 9, 2009 – Dentists and dental professionals can register now for the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 150th Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition, held in Honolulu’s … Read more
Dean of Howard University Dental School Receives ADEA Honor WASHINGTON (March 31), —Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., F.A.C.D., dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry, was honored with the 2008-2009 Presidential Citation by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) recently during the organization’s 86th Annual Session and Exhibition in Phoenix. “Dr. Rouse continues … Read more
King’s College London signs MoU with Harvard for dental leadership programme King’s Centre for International Child Oral Health and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a close working relationship on the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce’s leadership programme. The collaboration is to be led by Professor Raman … Read more
Nobel Biocare now on iTunes U Nobel Biocare today announced it is making free training and educational material available to dentists, dental specialists, students and patients on its new site found on iTunes U on the iTunes Store. Nobel Biocare is the first med-tech company to have its own presence on iTunes U. T&E … Read more
Carestream Health Awarded Prestigious Shingo Award For Second Consecutive Year Honored for “Lean Manufacturing” in Rochester with Shingo Silver Medallion ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 30 — For the second consecutive year, Carestream Health, Inc., has won a Shingo Award for excellence in manufacturing, one of the highest honors bestowed on manufacturing companies. The company’s Rochester, … Read more
WRIGLEY ORALHEALTHCARE PROGRAMS PARTNER WITH FDI WORLD DENTAL FEDERATION FOR SECONDCONSECUTIVE YEAR TO REVEAL WHAT MAKES DENTAL PROFESSIONALS SMILE International photo contest offers participants chance to win a trip to premiere dental meeting Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programs (WOHP) and the FDI World Dental Federation have joined forces to host the second … Read more
Prevora, the only Health Canada approved preventive treatment of adult tooth decay at the gum line (root caries), now the number one dental disease in many dental offices, will be marketed across Canada starting in April 2009. This new, in-office prescription drug has undergone an extensive and successful test marketing program near Toronto. The novel … Read more
SNAP-ON SMILE AND HENRY SCHEIN ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP Snap-On Smile, the award-winning innovative dental products company focused on developing and manufacturing new products that improve patients’ lives, today announced a partnership with Henry Schein, Inc. the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American … Read more
Make plans to attend Research Day at the University of Manitoba, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Review an array of posters, hear interesting presentations and earn Continuing Dental Education credits at the Faculty of Dentistry’s annual showcase of scientific research. This year’s event takes place in Room 204 of the Brodie Centre on the University … Read more