National research network receives $850,000 to advance oral health research to better address the needs of Canadians A national network of researchers will receive additional funding from the Government of Canada to support its work to improve the oral health of Canadians through strong collaboration, education, and training. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of … Read more
Silver diamine fluoride a low-cost way to halt (but not fix) tooth decay A new treatment for dental cavities could mean that fewer kids need to squirm through complex dental surgeries or go under general anesthetic. Dentist and University of Manitoba associate professor Robert Schroth is leading a small study involving 35 kids, testing the … Read more
The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is leading the charge in supporting the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) develop new regulatory standards for 3D printed medical devices. “Australia’s dental industry has proven itself to be an early adopter of 3D printed medical devices which has lead the TGA to engage extensively with ADIA this matter. We have a shared objective … Read more
Shares of dental supply distibutors sank Wednesday after Morgan Stanley issued a stark warning to investors: “Amazon is here.” Dental supply distributors Henry Schein and Patterson Cos. both closed down more than 4 percent after analyst Steve Beuchaw said that Amazon is buying supplies directly from oral goods manufacturer Dentsply Sirona. “We have new evidence that Amazon is accessing critical products from … Read more
Futuredontics® has released an exclusive new report for dental professionals entitled, “How Dental Practices Use Social Media.” The report is now available to all dental professionals as a free download. The comprehensive 21-page report offers an in-depth view of social media in dentistry today — the platforms practices employ, how they use them and the … Read more
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, received stellar reviews for Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner. The upholstery cleaner was evaluated by 12 dental professionals. This Peer-to-Peer product evaluation was conducted by Dental Product Shopper. Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner received a 4.3 rating out of a possible 5.0 making it a DPS … Read more
3M and 3M Innovative Properties Co. filed a patent infringement lawsuit in federal district court in Wilmington, Del., last week against Kerr Corporation. The suit alleges that Kerr Corporation’s SonicFill™ 2 and Harmonize™ dental composite materials infringe 3M’s patent rights directed to nanotechnology used in 3MTM FiltekTM Supreme universal dental restoratives. 3M’s patented nanotechnology enables high aesthetic quality, … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named two new Independent senators to sit in the upper chamber. Mary Coyle, 63, will sit for Nova Scotia and Mary Jane McCallum, 65, will represent Manitoba. McCallum, who is of Cree descent and a survivor of the Indian residential school system, is believed to be the first female Indigenous dentist accredited in … Read more
Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth of plaque, the sticky biofilm that leads to tooth decay. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania evaluated a new dental material tethered with an antimicrobial compound … Read more
Dentacare is the second developed tool, serving the mission of Dentacoin, after the successfully launched Trusted Review Platform. The Dentacare Mobile app aims to form long-lasting dental care habits through an intensive 3-month program in an engaging gamified environment. Through reminders, notifications, voice navigation, music accompaniment and tutorials, users are supported on the road to improving their … Read more
Innovative Technology Eliminates Risk of Backflow and Reduces Risk of Cross Contamination Cantel Medical Corp. subsidiary, Crosstex International, Inc. (“Crosstex”), continues its market diversification and expansion with the acquisition of SAFE-FLO® Saliva Ejector products from RJC Products LLC (“RJC Products”). This patented technology eliminates backflow, thus reducing the risk of cross-contamination from patient to patient … Read more
A Long Island, N.Y., dentist created a toxic work environment with his unwanted sexual advances, three former employees allege in a lawsuit. His former office manager contends she was fired after complaining about the dentists’s conduct, the New York Daily News reported. Brooke Lutz, 26, and her two colleagues, Alexis Fischer and Christopher Napolitano, filed their lawsuit … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to see that the 2017 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada focus on the importance of oral health programs for First Nations and Inuit peoples. This matter is close to the heart of many dental hygienists who recently celebrated Universal Children’s Day (November 20) by reminding us … Read more
The Alberta government has come to an agreement with the Alberta Dental Association and College on a new fee guide. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman announced Wednesday morning the guide recommends an 8.5 per cent drop in dental prices for 60 procedures. Hoffman said the fee guide can serve as a tool for consumers to compare … Read more
Symptoms of the disease – making a comeback due to opioid abuse – often seen in the mouth and on tongue and lips hruti Kashikar was startled to see the results of a biopsy sent to her lab for diagnosis a few years ago. The patient had syphilis, which many assume was nearly eradicated by … 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
Kerr Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of Harmonize™ in Canada. It’s the next generation universal composite infused with Adaptive Response Technology (ART), a nanoparticle filler network with features that help dentists achieve a lifelike restoration with more ease and simplicity than ever before. It’s the ART in Harmonize that creates enhanced structural integrity … Read more
The entry-level milling solution is available again as part of the U.S. CEREC product portfolio, offering an attractive and affordable path to digital dentistry and single-visit restorations Dentsply Sirona announced today the reintroduction of the CEREC MC Milling Unit to the U.S. dental market. CEREC MC is ideal for practitioners who are interested in single-visit … Read more
Attributes 2002% Percent Revenue Growth to product performance and a strong commitment to customer success Convergent Dental today announced it ranked 77th on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Convergent Dental grew 2002% percent during this period. Convergent … Read more