James “Jimmy” Nicholas, of Jimmy Marketing in Waterford, CT, will be honored at Smiles Change Lives’ (SCL) 7th Annual Gini Awards, on October 20, 2017, in Kansas City, MO. The Gini Awards honors those who have gone above and beyond to inspire hope, raise self-esteem and help change the lives of thousands of children across … Read more
Company’s Donation Supported Nonprofit During Mission to Treat Oral Health Needs of Underserved Children Living in Peru Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it donated more than $18,000 in dental supplies and equipment to the Growing Smiles Foundation in support of its recent annual mission to provide comprehensive oral health treatment to underserved children living … Read more
DSN practice management software systems now feature direct integration with LED’s Apteryx Imaging solutions LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LMD) is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership between DSN Software and LED subsidiary Apteryx, Inc., with DSN’s entire line of dental and specialty practice management software solutions featuring a … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize ten individuals for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession, the national association, research, and knowledge translation. “Our 2017 award winners have set high goals and achieved much in their professional and personal lives,” notes Gerry Cool, CDHA President. “We are thrilled to celebrate … Read more
At the 2017 European Association of Osseointegration (EAO) Congress in Madrid, Spain, Nobel Biocare announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with Dentalpoint AG, a leader in ceramic dental implants, to add a zirconia implant solution to its portfolio. The partnership with Dentalpoint AG will add a new implant option to Nobel Biocare’s leading … Read more
The Government of Canada is committed to fixing a tax system where wealthy and high income individuals are encouraged to use their private corporations to pay lower tax rates than middle class Canadians. The Government has listened to small business owners, professionals and experts during the consultation on tax planning using private corporations, and will … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) will debut a masterpiece of comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education on April 18 – 21, 2018 at McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois. The AACD 2018 program features an expertly curated selection of topics and speakers which have been purposefully selected to keep attendees ahead of the curve … Read more
dentalcorp, Canada’s largest network of dental clinics, today announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Glassman as Chief Dental Officer. While maintaining his full-time practice at Endodontic Specialists, Dr. Glassman will join the company’s senior leadership team to help facilitate dentalcorp’s continued growth ambitions and champion programs to support dentist Partners and their teams in the delivery … Read more
Under the banner “Your Mouth is Part of Your Body”, a Toronto group medical practice is now offering preventive oral healthcare within its clinic. MCI’s integration of medical and preventive oral healthcare seamlessly in one clinic is a first in Canada. This new model is important to the better management of diabetes, arthritis and other … Read more
Backed by a rapidly growing body of high-quality clinical evidence, Nobel Biocare’s proprietary TiUnite dental implant surface is setting the scientific standard for supporting evidence. In the 17 years since the launch of TiUnite, the surface has been evaluated in over 465 publications featuring more than 89,500 implants, in over 22,600 patients with a longest … Read more
For the 1st time this year, dental students will be providing treatments Khaled Al-Hilal can’t remember the last time he had his teeth checked by a dentist before he came to Canada in 2016. The Syrian refugee had been living in camps in Lebanon after fleeing civil war in his home country, and what money … Read more
Global campaign underway to raise awareness of dental cavities prevention and demonstrate the value of a cavity-free future Today marks the second annual World Cavity-Free Future Day (WCFFD), an initiative launched in 2016 by the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) to address the need for greater global awareness of dental caries. Dental caries, when left unaddressed, can … Read more
‘As a taxpayer, I’m absolutely floored,’ First Nations advocate Cindy Blackstock says The federal Liberal government has spent more than $110,000 fighting a First Nations girl in court to block payment for orthodontic treatment that cost just $6,000, according to documents released under the Access to Information Act and shared with CBC News. Josey Willier, … Read more
One of the largest scientific events in laser dentistry took place from September 22 to 23 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The sixth European Division Congress of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD) offered a comprehensive program of presentations and workshops. Furthermore, attendees had the opportunity to exchange information with colleagues about the development and use … Read more
Veteran Financial Executive has proven leadership in Financial Management, Commercial Production BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, announced today that veteran financial executive John R. Beaver has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2017. He reports directly to President and CEO Harold C. Flynn, Jr. Mr. … Read more
Dr. Mark Luvisotto uses cartoon characters, fun props and high fives to keep kids at ease After brushing a dragon’s teeth sitting down in the dentist’s chair doesn’t seem so scary. A Windsor dentist is going to great lengths to bite back against the scary stereotypes associated with oral hygiene by making each child’s first experience … Read more
Mark A. Thierer Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer Bob Size Appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, today announced that its Board of Directors has implemented leadership changes with immediate effect intended to better position the company to achieve its potential. The leadership changes include the appointment of Mark … Read more
The highly regarded Dentistry Faculty of the University of Otago, New Zealand, collaborates with the distinguished dental manufacturer Dentsply Sirona. To reinforce their national and international leading position in the field of dental education, the faculty is equipped with 218 Sinius treatment centers and imaging systems by Dentsply Sirona. With this promising engagement, the university … Read more
Periodontal experts address current clinical applications of CBCT technology in patient care The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the leading professional organization dedicated to the dental specialty of periodontics, today published its first-ever “best evidence consensus” (BEC) proceedings on the topic of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The proceedings are the result of the AAP’s inaugural … Read more
Speakers and participants alike described Dentsply Sirona World 2017 as an event in a class of its own. From September 14 to 16, 7,500 attendees- from 50 different countries- and 110 speakers met in Las Vegas to enjoy not only inspiring presentations, but also an A-list entertainment program. One particular highlight of the sold-out event … Read more