Peter Balogh, DDS, of Burnaby, BC was recognized as a Fellow of the American Aademy of Implant Dentistry during its annual meeting in Las Vegas.The Academy is the oldest professional organization in the US dedicated to the advancement of the implant specialty.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has reached a record membership level of 8,045 members in 70 countries worldwide. 2007 marked the fifth consecutive year of record membership growth in the Academy, underscoring the organization’s role as the world’s leading cosmetic dental organization. AACD programs include: Accreditation: Cosmetic dentistry’s leading advanced credentialing program for … Read more
c3ms and Nobel Biocare Launch Digital Signage Network for Dental OfficesSolution Allows Delivery of Targeted Marketing Messages that Entertain and Educate Patients about Dental Options Camas, Wash. December 10, 2007 Creative Marketing and Merchandising Media Solutions (c3ms), a premier provider of digital signage networks, today announced the launch of the NobelVision Network throughout North America. … Read more
Cosmetic Dentistry Continues to Surge – Market Estimated at $2.75 Billion December 13, 2007 Madison, WI The cosmetic dental boom is showing no signs of slowing down. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) member dentists queried in the 2007 AACD State of Cosmetic Dentistry survey of 5,550 U.S. practices revealed that cosmetic dentistry-related revenue climbed … Read more
INTRODUCING CREST PRO-HEALTH ORAL RINSE:THE FINAL STEP TO A COMPLETE ORAL HEALTH ROUTINE Crest introduces its first mouthwash Crest Pro-Health Rinse which provides the same types of oral health benefits as Listerine and kills 99 per cent of germs* that can cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath, all without the burning sensation of alcohol. Crest … Read more
Patients, Dentists Differ on Smile Ratings, JADA Study Teeth, Eyes Most Attractive Facial Features CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2007 People rate their smiles higher than dentists do, according to a new study. Teeth and eyes rated as the most important features of an attractive face, the study also found, and people younger than age 50 were … Read more
IDEM Singapore the Number 1 dental fair in the Asia-Pacific region: The exhibitors are a veritable “who’s who” of the international dental scene participants can register now for the first-rate congress program The biggest IDEM Singapore to date will be held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center from 4th to 6th April … Read more
SINCLAIR DENTAL PRESIDENT ARJANG NOWTASH NAMED B2B PRODUCTS & SERVICES ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2007 BC-Based Dental Business Owner Honoured by Respected Business Award Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd., Canada’s fastest growing full-service dental supply company, today announced that its President, Arjang Nowtash, has been named B2B Products and Services Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 for … Read more
ILUMA Cone Beam CT System Receives a Medical Device License from Health Canada Carestream Health, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of KODAK Dental Systems, today announced that it will begin immediately selling and shipping the ILUMA Cone Beam CT System in Canada. The ILUMA Cone Beam CT (computed tomography) System provides anatomically accurate 3-D radiographic images … Read more
CleanKeys Voted “Best New Product” at ADA 2007 Touch-Free Computing today announced its receipt of the “Best New Product” Award for its aseptic glass keyboard called CleanKeys, as voted by attendees of the 2007 Annual Session of the American Dental Association. CleanKeys was selected over 26 other products displayed in the New Product Showcase on … Read more
Alternative medicine in patient care According to a report produced by the Fraser Institute, 54 per cent of Canadians used alternative medicine in 2005/2006, and 76 per cent of Canadians agreed that conventional medicine does not have all of the answers to health problems. Given these statistics, health care providers, educators and patients need to … Read more
OSAP Offers Interactive Guide to CDC Guidelines Annapolis, MD: November 1, 2007 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) announces the release of From Policy to Practice: OSAP’s Interactive Guide to the CDC Guidelines. The free online program uses a variety of methods to help dental professionals learn how to implement the CDC … Read more
The Toronto Osseointegration Conference Revisited The Toronto Conference on Osseointegration in Clinical Dentistry that was initiated and organized in 1982 by professor emeritus George Zarb is regarded by many as the single event that catalyzed the acceptance and introduction of modern implant dentistry in North America and even globally. The focus in 1982 was on … Read more
Pacific Dental ConferenceMarch 68, 2008Vancouver, BC Canada Plan ahead to be part of the Pacific Dental Conference, the largest dental meeting in the Pacific Northwest! You dont want to miss this event. For 2008, PDC will have over 160 top-quality conference sessions and workshops at a variety of venues, allowing you greater ?exibility to plan … Read more
With baby teeth cavities becoming epidemic in North America, it might be time to switch it up when it comes to your childs oral health routine.Firefly MouthSwoosh Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse from Dr. Fresh is sugar and alcohol-free encourages good oral hygiene at an early age. Its bright pink in color and tastes like bubblegum. The … Read more
Is your association ready for its close-up? If youve picked a copy of any of the top fashion/lifestyle magazines in the past two years, youd be hard pressed to find one that hasnt featured a cosmetic dentistry article. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is frequently referenced due in part to its proactive PR … Read more
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2007 ADA MEETING The 148th Annual Session of the ADA was held recently in San Francisco. With approximately 50,000 dental professionals in attendance, the meeting was a great success! The World Marketplace Exhibition featured thousands of products from more than 700 leading dental dealers and manufacturers, in a space of 442,000 square … Read more
THE CANADIAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION CDHA and YWCA are working together to give women something to smile about The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) and YWCA Canada join forces to boost womens oral health and assist women and children most in need. This years YWCA “Week without Violence” national campaign falls on Sunday Oct. 14 … Read more
Technology Changing the Face of Dental Education Toronto ” August 8, 2007 ” Dentists are embracing new methods of obtaining dental information, according to results from the DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada) Eleventh Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. This continues the dramatic increase in the use of computerization and the Internet in the dentists … Read more
Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2007 Wrap-Up: Amazing Atlanta! June 7, 2007 Madison, WI ? The numbers are in and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry?s (AACD) 23rd Annual Scientific Session, “Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2007”, held May 15-19, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia once again proved to be the world?s most comprehensive cosmetic dental CE event. … Read more