Something for Oral Health to ponder upon……

Albeit, the free trip would be to East Kobakonk….nonetheless… Win a free trip to New York City and join us for the Dental Tribune Awards Dental Tribune is the largest dental newspaper worldwide, published in more than 25 languages with a readership of 650,000+ dentists, and it is one of the best known brands in … Read more

I’m sorry, the concept of virtual exhibit halls is piffle?

From Dental Tribune – July 4, 2011 TORONTO, Canada: The majority of dentists in Canada find it difficult to make time to visit dental exhibitions, figures in the new annual report by the country’s Dental Industry Association suggest. Over 70% of the dentists surveyed said they spent less than three hours on exhibition floors during … Read more

4th Annual DTSC Symposia to be held at Greater N.Y. Dental Meetin

From Dental Tribune – Julia Wehkamp – June 27, 2011 For the fourth year in a row, dentists can enjoy the DTSC Symposia at the GNYDM, which will include four days of focused lectures in various areas of dentistry. Each day, from November 27-30, will feature a variety of presentations on topics, which will be … Read more

Live dental events help grow 3-D education

From Dental IQ – June 3, 2011 HATFIELD, Pennsylvania–The 3D Imaging Institute, sponsored by Imaging Sciences International, has announced the latest addition to its curriculum of 3-D dentistry events: the Live 3D Dentistry Forum. Image via Wikipedia To read more about Imaging Sciences, go to Imaging Sciences. The clinical event combines lectures, live scans, real-time surgical,and … Read more

Journées dentaires internationales du québec 2011

Bonjour, comment allez-vous? Du vendredi, 27 mai 2011Au mardi, 31 mai 2011Tous les jours Congrès dentaire internationales du québec 201127-31 mai 2011Lieu : Palais des congrès de Montréal201, avenue Viger OuestMontréal, QuébecHoraire des conférences Vendredi, samedi et dimanche : 8 h 30 – 11 h 30 – 12 h 30 – 15 h 30Lundi et mardi :                           8 h … Read more

That’s Dentertainment

John Flucke and Marty Jablow are the new Oprah.  They have their OWN network.  Do check out this fascinating site – http://www.dentalentertainment.com Related articles Oprah May Say Goodbye, But I Say Hello (Column) (popmatters.com)

Ah chlorhexidine, we hardly knew yee……….

From Kathy Kincaide – Dr. Bicuspid.com – May 13, 2011 Sunstar Americas unveiled the GUM PerioShield oral health rinse at the California Dental Association (CDA) 2011 spring meeting in Anaheim this week.  PerioShield, which features technology licensed  Image via Wikipedia from Sinclair Pharmaceuticals, represents a next-generation solution to achieving and maintaining a healthy mouth, according to … Read more

California, here I come, right back where I started from……

From Dental Tribune ANAHEiM, CA: Once a year, sunny Anaheim, Calif.,opens its arms to tens of thousands of dental professionals from around the world for CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry. This year’s meeting will take place May 12 to 14 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Anaheim Convention Center. Image via Wikipedia Attendees … Read more

Thoughts on Leadership

April 29, 2011 – I walked around the ODA convention exhibit hall on Friday acting like a fly on the wall. I was curious to hear and see what went on at the booths, particularly the high-tech booths. No question, the loot bags are still out in full force, it still looks like the midway … Read more

Git yer red hotz!!

Click on link below – it will take you to a list of all the new products featured at the IDS 2011 in Cologne, Germany……….WUNDERBAR – Weit draußen http://neuheiten.koelnmesse.net/200/2011/us/products/index

Brand recognition and loyalty – Huzzah!! BIOLASE Announces the Formation of a New Division: BIOLASE Imaging

IRVINE, CA–(Marketwire – February 24, 2011) – BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the World’s leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, today announced that it has formed a new division, BIOLASE Imaging, to design and distribute state-of-the-art extra-oral and intra-oral dental imaging devices. The creation of BIOLASE Imaging will enable the Company to offer high-quality diagnostic solutions … Read more

Strategic collaborations – and what is THIS telling you about the dental future?

Heraeus and Sensable Dental Continue Advancing Digital Dental Restorations   Heraeus Licenses its Acclaimed Premium Tooth Library to Sensable for Integration into Intellifit™ Digital Restoration System Image by Rob Enslin via Flickr SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Heraeus Kulzer, provider of esthetic dental solutions, and Sensable Dental, leading provider of Touch-Enabled dental … Read more

And the reason for this is…………….?

From the Street Wire NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Sirona Dental Systems (Nasdaq:SIRO) hit a new 52-week high Monday as it traded at $52.35 compared with its previous 52-Week high of $52.08. Sirona Dental Systems is changing hands at $52.10 with 1,193 shares traded as of 9:31 a.m. ET. Average volume has been 305,700 shares over … Read more

You’ve got to accentuate the positive, extrapolate the obvious

The story you will be directed to by the hyperlink below is a game changer for most big box businesses and the customer experience…….NOW ask yourselves, how long will it be before Dentrix or Abel or PracticeWorks or Live DDM or whomever introduces tablet computers for your office that do scheduling et al from the … Read more

Share and care – let science drive market – let us know your favorites

Simply click on the links associated with the images below:  If you have found a new product that you would like to share with your fellow “in the trenchers”, please send along the name or a link for posting on the blog……thank you. NOT THIS ONE!!! http://www.demandforce.com/dental.php http://sybronendo.com/index/sybronendo-fill-systembcordless-02 Gonna let this one speak for itself … Read more

Academy of Osseointegration to meet in Washington – Tea Baggers up in arms over stem cell bone regenerative techniques

The Academy of Osseointegration’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., will focus on ‘Combining Fundamental Principles with New Technologies.’ (DTI/Photo stock.xchg) Feb 22, 2011 | USA – FROM DENTAL TRIBUNE INTERNATIONAL by Academy of Osseointegration WASHINGTON, DC: Recognizing implant dentistry‘s global reach,the Academy of Osseointegration will introduce an International Symposium to highlight clinical research,technology and treatment … Read more

Astra Tech at the IDS

Check out the link on the Astra Tech website for their technical videos Astra Tech Videos  Products At Astra Tech Dental we aim to provide dental professionals with the freedom of unlimited possibilities when it comes to implant therapy. Our products and solutions are designed to help make your job easier, but we never compromise … Read more

Straumann – IDS Internationale Dental Schau www.ids.com

DO VISIT STRAUMANN’S website Straumann® CARES® Digital Solutions represents a complete dental solution, from digital impression-taking using intra-oral scanning to the computerized production of prosthetics using state-of-the-art CAM processing. Each individual step is well-coordinated, seamlessly interlocking and is designed for high quality. Digitalization will impact all aspects of dentistry. Straumann is committed to bringing the … Read more