The Dental Marketing Conference aims to teach dentists techniques and strategies for growing their dentistry businesses. Dental schools give little attention to the business side of dentistry. The day-long seminar is designed to fill gaps in the business educations of enterprising dentists in Toronto and across Canada. Dentistry business experts and consultants at the conference … Read more
The first place of the 2015 Innovation Prize in the category “Devices and Equipment” goes to the DAC UNIVERSAL combination autoclave from Sirona. The best innovations of the dental industry have been awarded this prize for the sixth time. Bensheim/Salzburg, Dental practices have to meet high hygiene requirements as defined by law and expected by the general public. This is reflected … Read more
Medal Recognizes Excellence in Expanding Access to Care for the Underserved; Nine Finalists Chosen From the Fields of Oral Health, Animal Health, and Medical Health MELVILLE, N.Y., 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 the nine finalists … Read more
Avinent Canada recently conducted the first in a series of Implant Surgical Mentorship programs with Dr. Fred Li in Truro Nova Scotia. Attended by 11 clinicians from across the Maritimes, this three day program began with didactic presentations and equipment demonstrations, followed by hands-on surgery with multiple live patients. As Dr. Lyn Fitzpatrick stated after … Read more
Community effort part of the American Dental Association’s national Give Kids a Smile Day LOUISVILLE, Ky., More than 2,000 children at six Jefferson County Public Schools today learned about the importance of proper dental hygiene, and many received a free dental screening through the efforts of the University of Louisville School Dentistry, Smile Kentucky! and … Read more
Sir Michael Marmot, the world renowned expert on social determinants and also President of the World Medical Association, will be the keynote speaker at a conference on health professional regulation to be held in Geneva by the world’s health professions. He will talk about the new Sustainable Development Goals announced last year by the World … Read more
Thousands of events nationwide help children improve their dental health CHICAGO, February 5, 2016 marked the kickoff of the ADA Foundation’s annual Give Kids A Smile program, which provides hundreds of thousands of children in need with free oral health education, screening, prevention and treatment services from thousands of volunteer dentists, dental team members, and … Read more
Highest Incidence Found in New Mexico, Hawaii: New Data Emphasizes Need for Oral Health Literacy, Access to Care in Largely Affected Regions The study, entitled “Predicting Periodontitis at State and Local Levels in the United States,” also indicates high prevalence among southeastern and southwestern states, including areas along the Mississippi Delta, the U.S.-Mexico border, and … Read more
West Babylon, NY., Tetra Dynamics, A MicroDental Dental Laboratory, is pleased to introduce their Smile of the Year contest. Tetra Dynamics believes smiles matter and are constantly witnessing how great dentistry is able to transform people’s lives. Tetra Dynamics Smile of the Year celebrates the positive impact that cosmetic dentistry has on patients around the world. … Read more
Dentists analyze sugary drinks and tooth wear; weight screening at the dental office CHICAGO, Just days after the U.S. government released its new dietary guidelines advising Americans to reduce their sugar intake, new research from The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) shows that sugary drinks are associated with erosive tooth wear among teenagers … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Cefla Medical Solutions North America, a subsidiary of Europe’s No. 1 dental unit manufacturer, has hired Jim Norton to lead the company’s new product training program. Norton is a proven leader with experience in managing application specialists, customer care, information technology, field engineering, technical support, and training organizations for a variety of companies in … Read more
A Swedish study from Malmo University -2014 suggests that high-fluoride toothpaste hinders white spots from developing on the teeth when braces are worn. The fluoride toothpaste possesses four times the regular amount of fluoride found in toothpaste. Numerous studies have shown that 85 percent of people who have braces develop some kind of white lesions … Read more
IRVINE, Calif., BIOLASE, Inc. recently entered into a development and distribution agreement with IPG Photonics Corporation’s medical laser division, IPG Medical. The development and distribution agreement between BIOLASE and IPG covers several projects with the expectation that these projects will culminate in commercialized joint dental laser products, accessories, or integral system components. BIOLASE will be responsible … Read more
(Ottawa, ON), The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to set new personal and professional goals. While many of us focus on self-improvement after the holidays, dental hygienists remind Canadians not to overlook oral health when making choices about improving overall physical and mental wellness. “Good oral health is essential for overall … Read more
TORONTO, Beginning February 2016, Toronto will have new advanced dental continuing education courses available offered by The Dawson Academy on occlusion, function, esthetics, diagnosing complex issues, predictably treating difficult cases and more. Dr. John Cranham, with special video appearance by Dr. Peter Dawson, will deliver the initial course offered, “Your Complete Care Practice Starts Here” … Read more
Donated Product Will Help Expand Access To Care for All Refugees, Including Syrian Refugees Living in Areas of Critical Need Throughout Europe and the Middle East MELVILLE, N.Y., 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 its donation … Read more
2015 Marks 70 Years of Community Water Fluoridation in the United States WASHINGTON, D.C., The American Dental Association (ADA) applauds U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., and his endorsement today of community water fluoridation. “Fluoride’s effectiveness in preventing tooth decay extends throughout one’s life,” he said, “resulting in fewer – and less severe – cavities.” … Read more
In response to the continuing needs of our community and through the relentless passion of our committee, the 2016 Sparkle Dental Charity Ball will again unite business owners, young professionals, and all branches of the dental /medical care community within the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario. This year, our community partners are the Caldwell … Read more
Koelnmesse is organizing a comprehensive show case of the German dental industry at the well-established Greater New York Dental Meeting in 2016 The German dental industry will be demonstrating its capabilities in the USA in 2016. With an exhibition titled “DENTAL TECHNOLOGY FROM GERMANY,” the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) will present high-tech … Read more
It is known that bacteria in the mouth ferments sugar in dental plaque to produce acid that dissolves the outer layer of tooth enamel. It is the acid that damages teeth and causes erosion. Therefore, acidic drinks whether they contain sugar or not can erode teeth and lead to tooth decay. These include sports drinks, … Read more