DentalEZ® Announces Appointment of Lou Guellnitz

As part of its ongoing evolution, DentalEZ Integrated Solutions today announced changes that will continue the transformation of the company. Effective September 18, 2017, Lou Guellnitz is joining the DentalEZ team as Key Account Manager. In his more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Guellnitz worked for both Henry Schein and Patterson Dental, two of … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Acquires Healthdent Technologies – the market leader in gutta-percha formulations

Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, announces the acquisition of gutta-percha material technologies from Healthdent Technologies International.Healthdent – located in Palmdale, CA, USA– is market leader in this dental segment. “Healthdent’s unique and innovative gutta-percha material technologies are an ideal addition to the Dentsply Sirona Endodontics’ portfolio and perfectly complement its range of leading nickel-titanium root canal preparation … Read more

ADA Announces Updated Oral Cancer Guidelines

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 49,670 new cases of oral cancer this year, with 9,700 deaths from the disease. Dentists may be the first to notice the signs of a potentially malignant disorder (PMD) in patients’ mouths. It’s important to know the best course of action in these situations. An expert panel … Read more

Oversupply of Dentists Sparks Fierce Competition in Big Canadian Cities

Like many young dentists, Ben Greff, 33, graduated from the University of Alberta’s school of dentistry in 2015 already several hundred thousand dollars in debt. He landed his first job as an associate dentist at a rural practice in central Alberta, where he moved with his wife and four children. They were happy there, but … Read more

NYU College of Dentistry Approved for $13 Million Research Funding Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Study to Focus on Bronx School-based Cavity Prevention Dental Programs A research team at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has been approved for a $13.3 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study cavity prevention, quality of life, and school performance. NYU Dentistry’s Richard Niederman, DMD, and Ryan Richard Ruff, … Read more

Record-breaking Dentsply Sirona World Sets a New Precedent for Dental Conferences

Dentsply Sirona World has concluded but the buzz surrounding the event continues… Dentsply Sirona World sold out weeks before the event launched on Thursday, Sept. 14, in Las Vegas and those who were lucky enough to attend experienced an event like no other in dentistry More than 100 Breakout Sessions, inspiring General Sessions, unparalleled entertainment … Read more

Biolux Welcomes Dr. Kenji Ojima as a Key Opinion Leader

Biolux Research is excited to announce that Dr. Kenji Ojima is joining Biolux Research as a Key Opinion Leader as of September 2, 2017. Dr. Kenji Ojima is the president of Japan Academy of Aligner Orthodontics. He studied dentistry at the University of Showa (Tokyo-JAPAN) and has a post-graduate degree in orthodontics. Dr. Ojima has run … Read more

Galileos Implant: More flexible treatment planning with extended scan data import function

With the Integrated Implantology procedure, Dentsply Sirona offers a proven digital workflow for the planning and execution of implant treatments. In order to make the planning process even more flexible, third-party intra-oral surface scan data can now be imported into the Galileos Implant software. They can also be used to order or have surgical guides designed … Read more

MMG Fusion Honored Again in 2017 with Cellerant’s Best of Class Technology Award

MMG Fusion, the provider of the only all-in-on market software solution for the dental industry has been selected as a 2017 recipient of the Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award. This is the second year running that MMG Fusion has been selected as “Best of Class”. Now in its ninth year, The Cellerant “Best of … Read more

Prenatal Exposure to Fluoride Linked to Lower IQ Levels

For years, many communities have added fluoride to drinking water to help reduce cavities. But a new study that has found a link between fluoride levels in pregnant women and lower intelligence in their children may provide further ammunition for those who are calling that practice into question. In the first study of its kind, … Read more

Vaping Doubles Risk of Smoking Cigarettes for Teens

Teenagers who try e-cigarettes double their risk for smoking tobacco cigarettes, according to a new study. The study — from the University of Waterloo and the Wake Forest School of Medicine — found that students in grades seven to 12 who had tried an e-cigarette are 2.16 times more likely to be susceptible to cigarette … Read more

DentalEZ® Announces Partnership with PSA

As part of its strategic plan and ongoing evolution, DentalEZ® Integrated Solutions today announced changes that will continue the transformation of the company. Effective January 1, 2018, DentalEZ is partnering with PSA, Professional Sales Associates, Inc., on sales of its StarDental®, RAMVAC® and DentalEZ Equipment brands to dental distributors in the US, Puerto Rico and … Read more

Dentsply Sirona World Welcomes More Than 7,000 Dental Professionals to Las Vegas to Connect with the Best in the Industry

From September 14 to 16, 2017, dental professionals and experts from all over the world are meeting at Dentsply Sirona World in Las Vegas. This first-class event organized by Dentsply Sirona offers a unique program combining fascinating presentations, Breakout Sessions on the latest topics and peer discussions, and extraordinary entertainment from world-renowned entertainers such as … Read more

Henry Schein to Offer Educational Tracks for ‘Fastpass’ Attendees of Dentsply Sirona World Who Are Looking to Explore Conebeam CT and CAD/CAM Technologies

Company to Also Host #ScheinChats, a Series of Facebook Live Discussions, With Industry Leaders Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its participation at Dentsply Sirona World, which includes a rich line-up of oral health professionals who will share best practices in Conebeam CT and CAD/CAM applications. In addition, Henry Schein will host #ScheinChats, a … Read more

Carestream Dental Joins with Mercy Ships to Deliver Dental Care to Cameroon

According to the World Health Organization, dental caries and periodontal disease “affect the vast majority of people” in Africa. In fact, 50-80 percent of school-aged children suffer from cavities. That’s why Carestream Dental has donated RVG intraoral sensor technology to Mercy Ships for use onboard the Africa Mercy during its next field service to the West African nation of … Read more

It’s almost here – the greatly anticipated Dentsply Sirona World commences tomorrow!

Dentsply Sirona World is the second annual Ultimate Dental Meeting and the first to be hosted in Las Vegas. Dubbed an educational festival, this is one of the largest events in dentistry and attracts the leading minds in the industry. “As we welcome a record-number of attendees, the excitement is palpable among them and our … Read more

Therapeutic Goods Administration’s New Penalties To Deal With Illegal Supply

Proposals that will give the nation’s regulator of medical devices an enhanced ability to deal with instances of illegal supply have been welcomed by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak business organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers. Responding to an exposure draft of a Bill to amend the Therapeutic Goods Act (Cth) 1989 released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) … Read more

Oral Science Launches Two New Online Dental Stores

Over the past few months we have been putting together our two new online stores and are proud to announce that they are finally ready to use. Both will help you facilitate your patients experience! Oral Science Club: For You (Dental Professionals) The Oral Science Club store is for you, dental professionals! There are three main items … Read more

Could a mouthful of squid ink replace painful dental probes for gum disease?

It’s one of the worst parts of a dental checkup — painful probing with sharp instruments to look for signs of gum disease. The time-consuming and sometimes bloody process keeps patients fearful, hygienists frustrated, and dentists worried they might be missing important symptoms. Now a nanoengineer in San Diego says he’s got a possible solution. … Read more