Louisville Kentucky was host to the prestigious TEREC, NA association- a strategic alliance of leading North American independently owned dental laboratories. TEREC NA continues to reach out to the leading companies and associations in the world for the latest in technology, manufacturing and industry trends. At their May meeting in Louisville TEREC members had the … Read more
Premier® Dental Products Company is excited to announce our new website. Online viewers are greeted with a fresh new look, improved functionality and easy access to essential resources such as a video library, product literature, education, SDS sheets, new product announcements and more. The site’s design reflects the importance of having a comprehensive resource for … Read more
Company Joins 20 Supplier Partners to Provide Personal Hygiene Products and Related Items for People Receiving Treatment Far from Home Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced that it has joined 20 of its supplier partners to … Read more
Canadian dentists continue to increase their use of social media to promote their dental practices, according to results from the DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada) Twentieth Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. Over 50% of respondents now actively employ social media as a promotional tool, an all-time high and progressively trending upward from 33% in … Read more
A new manager has been appointed for the Canadian location of the dental market leader following the merger of DENTSPLY and Sirona in February 2016: Christof Bissdorf brings with him a wealth of experience in the dental sector. Dentsply Sirona Canada has appointed Christof Bissdorf as Vice President and General Manager, effective September/October 2016. In … Read more
A man accused of making false teeth from modelling clay says a petition filed against him by three dental regulatory organizations in British Columbia is cruel and unnecessary. Matthew Block says in a B.C. Supreme Court document filed by his girlfriend that he has already informed the petitioners he will never again offer any dental-related services. “Mr. Block has … Read more
Henry Schein Cares Foundation Funds Program With $90,000 Donation; Dedication Takes Place During Ribbon Cutting of New Dental Operatory Supported by Company’s $250,000 Donation of Health Care Products and Equipment Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined Northwell Health yesterday to officially dedicate the Henry Schein Oral Health Navigator Program, an innovative initiative designed to help … Read more
Dentsply Sirona announced a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of privately held MIS Implants Technologies Ltd., Barlev (Israel), a dental implant systems manufacturer headquartered in northern Israel. “MIS is uniquely positioned to address the value segment of the implant market in both its home region and around the globe. It is … Read more
Anesthesia Progress – The stress that oral surgery patients experience during a procedure can cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure during operations. To avoid these side effects, surgeons often request sedation or general anesthesia for their patients. However, finding the right dose of anesthetic can be its own challenge, especially when the dosage needed … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced the completion of a 50 percent equity investment in One Piece Corp., a subsidiary of J. Morita Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of dental equipment and … Read more
Kess Recognized for His Commitment to Establishing Public-Private Partnerships to Advance the Dental Industry and His Decades of Mentorship to Future Leaders in Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that Steven W. Kess, Vice … Read more
Dentsply Sirona treatment centers must meet the needs of different users all around the world. In order to achieve an in-depth understanding of these needs and use them as the basis for further development, the company invited 33 selected users from 18 countries to an exclusive event in Bensheim. It provided the experts for, the … Read more
New Fund Will Enable MedShare to Expedite the Shipment of Medical Supplies and Equipment to Disaster-Affected Areas Throughout the World Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, recently joined MedShare in Atlanta to announce that it is the first … Read more
Statistics show that some 15 million Americans don’t work the typical nine-to-five. These employees (or shift workers), who punch in for graveyard or rotating shifts, are more prone to numerous health hazards, from heart attacks to obesity, and now, new research, published in Endocrinology, shows shift work may also have serious implications for the brain. “The … Read more
UofL dental researcher explores microbiological mechanisms as World Health Organization urges for a day of abstinence from tobacco use The mouth is one of the dirtiest parts of the body, home to millions of germs. But puffing cigarettes can increase the likelihood that certain bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis will not only set up camp but will … Read more
World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31, and this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control are calling on all countries to adopt plain (standardized) packaging of tobacco products. As experts in oral health promotion and disease prevention, Canadian dental hygienists support this … Read more
Company Supports PLAY Campaign Events, Which Teach Children in Need About the Importance of Smart Health Decisions Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced that for the fourth straight year, it is partnering with the Professional … Read more
After 30 years in the Dental Community, as a Dental Speaker lecturing in North America and internationally, I retired in 2015. Following my wonderful career, I wanted to give back and volunteer with women. Good Shepherd offered me the opportunity to donate my time and energy to its Women’s Services program. I didn’t realize how many women need … Read more
On May 2nd, Aldo received the Humanitarian Service Award from Alpha Omega Fraternity, and accepted the award at a dinner with his family and friends in attendance.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is thrilled to have awarded the 2016 APEX Scholarship to eleven promising dental students. The APEX Scholarship provided these students with the opportunity to join other dental professionals at the Annual AACD Scientific Session by covering the cost of their tuition, airfare, lodging, and AACD membership for a year. … Read more