Patients who recently had services performed at a Burien dental office are being advised to get tested for Hepatitis and HIV after issues were discovered with the clinic’s sterilization practices. After a complaint, health officials conducted an inspection of the George M. Davis Dental clinic in August, which revealed multiple infection control problems, “including the … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc, (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its lineup of new solutions and events to be featured during the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual meeting, from October 18-20, 2018, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Visitors to the ADA annual meeting will have the opportunity to learn about Henry Schein’s commitment to helping oral health professionals navigate the … Read more
A legally deaf Sarnia man who was told he couldn’t have his service dog present during a dental procedure believes his human rights have been violated. But the owner of the dental office who turned him down said there’s good reason why he won’t allow animals in an operating room – it’s not hygienic. Johnathan … Read more
Henry Schein Dental, the U.S. dental business of Henry Schein, Inc., today announced its lineup of in-booth presentations and demonstrations taking place at the Company’s exhibit booth (#1362) during the California Dental Association (CDA) Meeting, May 17-19, 2018, in Anaheim, CA. Oral health practitioners will have an opportunity to attend DigiTALK panel discussions, which will … Read more
A three day event that helps dental professionals learn how to leverage the power of 3D technology in their practices! Announcing the first-ever KaVo Kerr 3D Congress, a unique three-day event featuring imaging solutions from i-CAT™ and KaVo™ providing dental professionals with an educational environment dedicated to Cone Beam 3D (CBCT) imaging applications. The 3D … Read more
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
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
– 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
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it is accepting applications for the third annual Henry Schein Cares Medal program. The program recognizes organizations from the fields of oral health, animal health, and medicine that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to care for the underserved. The application deadline is midnight Eastern time on October … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Community Dental Care—a Maplewood, Minnesota-based humanitarian organization—has been awarded the gold medal in the Oral Health category of the second annual Henry Schein Cares Medal program. The program honors organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to care for the underserved. Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the … Read more
The Oral Health Foundation is backing the use of children’s storybooks with dental narratives following a new study which has shown they can be a highly effective way of helping prepare children with autism for a visit to the dentist.1 The research, published in Special Care in Dentistry, found that almost two thirds (64%) of … Read more
Paleontologists study evolution by examining as many fossils as they can unearth. These fossils are removed from rock or sediments, scraped clean and sorted based on similarities in appearance to each other and to other fossils. One of the most common fossils from animals are teeth because they fossilize easily. Fossil teeth are valuable to … Read more
Dr. Irwin Smigel, a pioneer of aesthetic dentistry who brightened the smiles of celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Fallon and Bruce Willis, died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 92. The cause was complications of pneumonia, said his son, Robert Smigel, a comedian and screenwriter and the voice of the puppet Triumph … Read more
Columbia College of Dental Medicine researchers have identified stem cells that can make new cartilage and repair damaged joints. The cells reside within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which articulates the jaw bone to the skull. When the stem cells were manipulated in animals with TMJ degeneration, the cells repaired cartilage in the joint. A single … Read more
Biostage, Inc. (BSTG), a biotechnology company developing bioengineered organ implants to treat cancers and other life-threatening conditions of the esophagus, bronchus and trachea today announced significant, pre-clinical data, including the complete regeneration of a segment of the esophagus, from its collaborative large-animal study of its Cellspan™ organ implants with Mayo Clinic. Biostage will review this … Read more
Program Helps Boost Children’s Confidence By Providing Classroom Essentials To help build the confidence of many underserved children who would otherwise return to the classroom without essential school supplies or new clothes, 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, … Read more
UB researchers use simple sugars and other compounds to help a natural antifungal peptide battle oral thrush Scientists from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will borrow a famous strategy from Greek warfare – the Trojan horse – to fight a fungus that exists in the mouths and skin of nearly half of … Read more
An impactful “Their Story” will be presented at the 2015 Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Carlson and patient Natalie will be onsite to discuss details of the case along with providing an opportunity to also help man’s best friend. i-CAT™ a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, will exhibit at the … Read more
With compelling stories of real-world cases, dental professionals a chance to witness how i-CAT cone beam 3D imaging help improve dental issues leading to a better quality of life. i-CAT, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, is proud to introduce a fresh new marketing microsite called “Their Story.” Through a fully-integrated multimedia campaign, the … Read more
Journées dentaires internationales du Québec 2015 will be held in Montreal from May 22nd to 26th The Journées dentaires internationales du Québec will take place this spring from May 22nd to 26th, 2015 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The annual meeting of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec expects to draw well over … Read more