The Department of Orthodontics at University at Buffalo honored Stephen Aszkler for his commitment and service to the department with the inaugural S. Aszkler Distinguished Service Award. Stephen Aszkler first opened his practice in 1973, joined UB School of Dental Medicine in 2008 as a volunteer faculty member, and became an official clinical assistant professor … Read more
The Shils Fund is welcoming dental entrepreneurs, students, and practitioners to submit their proposals for an innovative idea or solution that will advance oral healthcare. The four winners will receive $5,000 and a mentorship from a popular healthcare industry leader to support their project development. Proposals can focus on community advocacy, increasing access to care, … Read more
On February 3rd, 2024, TranscenDent 2024 brought together eight teams consisting of Dentistry, Engineering, and Business students from University of Toronto and Western University to showcase the results of their collaborations, addressing some of the hot topics in today’s dentistry. A selected group of applicants were invited to learn about the themes of this year’s … Read more
Across Canada, dental practices continue to contend with a scarcity of skilled clinicians and support staff resulting in a labour shortage that has evolved from a growing concern to a crisis. While the demand for dental services has surged, due to factors such as population growth, an aging demographic, and heightened awareness of oral health’s … Read more
Mariano Sanz Alonso, a Professor of Periodontology at the Complutense University of Madrid and an honorary trustee of the Sepa Foundation for Periodontology and Dental Implants, stands out as the author with the most relevant scientific articles in dentistry worldwide over the last decade. This distinction is evident from a recent study published last February … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Henry Schein has been recognized since 2012 and is one of only two honorees in the Healthcare Products industry. In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 … Read more
The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, held its fourth annual red-carpet gala today and named 10 individuals and two dental teams as recipients. The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused on honoring “unsung heroes” from all roles … Read more
The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund (The Shils Fund) committed to honoring and cultivating innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in oral healthcare, presented its Great Oral Health Pitch: Innovate, Elevate and Generate Your Idea to Advance Oral Health! The event took place on February 24, 2024, during the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The Great Oral Health … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has received the Institutional Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). UB is one of 10 universities that received the inaugural $100,000 prize for demonstrating exceptional dedication and innovation in fostering DEIA within … Read more
Sunstar Oral Health, a division of Sunstar, is proud to unveil the latest edition of the Regional Awards of Distinction for Dental Hygienists. These prestigious accolades aim to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of dental hygienists across Europe and North America, highlighting their significant impact on the field of dental hygiene. The European and North American … Read more
Dr. Leigha Rock, director of the School of Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University, is advocating for more awards for the dental hygiene students and an increase in sums. Dalhousie recently reported that the annual scholarships have been generating the same amount of funds for the last 25 years, not adjusting to match the economic times. … Read more
The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition and development of innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in oral health care and named after the late Dr. Edward B. Shils, recently held its inaugural The Great Oral Health Pitch: Innovate, Elevate and Generate Your Idea to Advance Oral Health! event … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced the winners of the annual Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty & Practice Awards. The awards, which are supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate, are presented to educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and … Read more
Many technologies compete, but only the most exceptional catch the attention and praise of Cellerant Consulting’s panel of prominent dental technology leaders. These companies’ clinical tools and business solutions make every aspect of contemporary practice more effortless, efficient, and effective. That translates to streamlined business and improved patient care. Here are the 2023 winners: Amplify … Read more
The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Speaking Consulting Network (SCN), the premier network of top dental speakers, key opinion leaders and consultants in the industry. This collaboration brings together two respected organizations to celebrate remarkable achievements of young professionals … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award winners. “These extraordinary companies and their technologies have shown perseverance and commitment to technological innovations that help dentists best equip today’s contemporary practice,” said Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and creator of the Best of … Read more
Cellerant’s Best of Class Technology Awards debuted in 2009, focusing on the remarkable products that set standards for dentists. Recognizing that hygienists are a vital part of oral health care, I launched the Best of Class Hygiene Awards three years ago. This coveted honour applauds innovative technologies, materials, and other solutions that optimize hygiene treatment. … Read more
To conclude the annual Global Clinical Case Contest 2022–2023 for students of dentistry, eleven finalists from eleven countries presented their case studies of clinically challenging restorations using Dentsply Sirona products. An international jury selected four winners, who were recently honored at the Dentsply Sirona site in Konstanz, Germany. The 2022-2023 Global Clinical Case Contest included … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award winners. “These innovative companies have earned the right to celebrate for their stand-out technologies that continue to elevate the standard of care in dental hygiene,” said Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and creator of the … Read more
Nominations have opened for the 6th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, “The Tellies.” These awards, presented by MouthWatch, LLC, recognize individuals, organizations, and programs utilizing teledentistry and virtual dental care applications to expand access to care and improve oral health. With the growth of teledentistry expanding into a range of virtual-first care applications focused on oral … Read more