Oral Health

Lions, Dolphins and More: Saving animals’ teeth with root canal treatment from Dentsply Sirona Endodontics

by Dentsply Sirona Inc.

Today, dental treatment provided to animals is also performed using the latest technologies. Saving the teeth of animals is essential for basic needs such as eating but also for self-defense, and root canal treatments can prevent potentially life-threatening infections. The following three examples demonstrate how modern solutions provided by Dentsply Sirona Endodontics can also be … Read more

Henry Schein Celebrates The Season With Its 19th Annual Holiday Cheer For Children Program

by Henry Schein, Inc. 

Team Schein Members Collect Toys, Clothing, Games, and More for Participating Children and Their Families at 20 Henry Schein Locations Around the World Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is celebrating the holidays this December with more than 1,000 underserved children and their families through its 19th annual “Holiday Cheer for Children” program, a flagship corporate … Read more

Government of Canada Supports Healthier Smiles

by Canadian Institutes of Health Research

National research network receives $850,000 to advance oral health research to better address the needs of Canadians A national network of researchers will receive additional funding from the Government of Canada to support its work to improve the oral health of Canadians through strong collaboration, education, and training. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of … Read more

Winnipeg Dentist Turning Baby Teeth Black — To Keep Kids Out of Surgery

by CBC News

Silver diamine fluoride a low-cost way to halt (but not fix) tooth decay A new treatment for dental cavities could mean that fewer kids need to squirm through complex dental surgeries or go under general anesthetic. Dentist and University of Manitoba associate professor Robert Schroth is leading a small study involving 35 kids, testing the … Read more

3D Printed Products – Industry Leads Regulatory Reform

by ADIA

The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is leading the charge in supporting the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) develop new regulatory standards for 3D printed medical devices. “Australia’s dental industry has proven itself to be an early adopter of 3D printed medical devices which has lead the TGA to engage extensively with ADIA this matter. We have a shared objective … Read more

New Futuredontics’ Report Reveals Growth of Social Media Usage Among Dental Professionals

by Futuredontics®

Futuredontics® has released an exclusive new report for dental professionals entitled, “How Dental Practices Use Social Media.” The report is now available to all dental professionals as a free download. The comprehensive 21-page report offers an in-depth view of social media in dentistry today — the platforms practices employ, how they use them and the … Read more

Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner by Air Techniques Receives High Reviews

by Air Techniques, Inc.

Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, received stellar reviews for Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner. The upholstery cleaner was evaluated by 12 dental professionals. This Peer-to-Peer product evaluation was conducted by Dental Product Shopper. Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner received a 4.3 rating out of a possible 5.0 making it a DPS … Read more

Crosstex Expands Product Portfolio with Acquisition of SAFE-FLO® Saliva Ejector Products

by Crosstex

Innovative Technology Eliminates Risk of Backflow and Reduces Risk of Cross Contamination Cantel Medical Corp. subsidiary, Crosstex International, Inc. (“Crosstex”), continues its market diversification and expansion with the acquisition of SAFE-FLO® Saliva Ejector products from RJC Products LLC (“RJC Products”). This patented technology eliminates backflow, thus reducing the risk of cross-contamination from patient to patient … Read more

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Digital Dental Photography for the Entire Dental Team

by Shofu Dental

    Today’s dental practices are going beyond the traditional four-handed dentistry and the entire team becomes responsible for providing the optimal patient experience. As the dental industry continues to evolve, dental assistants and hygienists become more responsible for overall practice productivity. Based on their time spent with patients, these team members have the most … Read more

Canadian Dental Hygienists Support Improved Oral Health Programs for Indigenous Peoples

by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to see that the 2017 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada focus on the importance of oral health programs for First Nations and Inuit peoples. This matter is close to the heart of many dental hygienists who recently celebrated Universal Children’s Day (November 20) by reminding us … Read more

Spike in Syphilis Cases Keeps Dentists on Alert

by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Symptoms of the disease – making a comeback due to opioid abuse – often seen in the mouth and on tongue and lips hruti Kashikar was startled to see the results of a biopsy sent to her lab for diagnosis a few years ago. The patient had syphilis, which many assume was nearly eradicated by … Read more

UB Receives $1.35 Million Grant to Shed Light on the ‘Dark Matter of Biology’

by University of Buffalo

Researchers will develop tools that simplify analysis of glycans, biomolecules more diverse than the genome A University at Buffalo-led team of researchers has received a $1.35 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund for Glycoscience to increase knowledge of glycans, a common but little understood class of biomolecules that help bacteria … Read more

Henry Schein To Showcase Digital Solutions At Greater New York Dental Meeting, Nov. 26-29, 2017

by Henry Schein

– Booth Highlights Include the Latest Products, Services, and Solutions for Helping Practitioners Operate Successful Practices and Deliver Quality Patient Care – Daily Schedule of In-Booth Presentations and Classroom Courses Showcasing Digital Technologies That Can Be Effectively Integrated Into Every Step of the Clinical Workflow – #ScheinChats, a Social Media Series Exclusively Available Via Facebook … Read more

Kerr Launches Harmonize™ in Canada

by Kerr Corporation

Kerr Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of Harmonize™ in Canada. It’s the next generation universal composite infused with Adaptive Response Technology (ART), a nanoparticle filler network with features that help dentists achieve a lifelike restoration with more ease and simplicity than ever before. It’s the ART in Harmonize that creates enhanced structural integrity … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Reintroduces the CEREC MC Milling Unit to the U.S. Market

by Dentsply Sirona

The entry-level milling solution is available again as part of the U.S. CEREC product portfolio, offering an attractive and affordable path to digital dentistry and single-visit restorations Dentsply Sirona announced today the reintroduction of the CEREC MC Milling Unit to the U.S. dental market. CEREC MC is ideal for practitioners who are interested in single-visit … Read more

Convergent Dental Ranked Number 77th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500™

by Convergent Dental

Attributes 2002% Percent Revenue Growth to product performance and a strong commitment to customer success Convergent Dental today announced it ranked 77th on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Convergent Dental grew 2002% percent during this period. Convergent … Read more

Academy of Laser Dentistry Hosts Three Educational Sessions at GNYDM

by The Academy of Laser Dentistry

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, will carry on its mission with three hands-on sessions during the upcoming Greater New York Dental Meeting. According to ALD president, Dr. Charles Hoopingarner, “I’m very excited to be co-presenting … Read more

Pioneer Lasers, Creator of the Modern Diode Laser, Brings Back Two Top-Selling Designs

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To celebrate, it is offering an epic Q4 promotion Pioneer Lasers, LLC, is pleased to announce the return of two top-selling diode lasers along with an epic Q4 promotion to the dental community. Pioneer Lasers have been serving the dental industry since 2003 and over 10,000 units sold under the venerated Odyssey Navigator and Odyssey … Read more

Tooth or False? Five Dental Myths Debunked

by Anaida Deti, DentalX Smile Centres

Anaida Deti, owner and CEO of DentalX, and registered dental hygienist, sets the record straight on the most popular dental misconceptions Tooth be told, there’s a lot of potential misunderstandings when it comes to dental treatment and proper dental care which fuels the lack of excitement when you see an upcoming dental appointment on your … Read more