Dentistry

Grandio® blocs: Nano-Ceramic Resin Hybrid CAD/CAM Block

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VOCO proudly introduces Grandio blocs, the new 86% filled nano-ceramic resin hybrid CAD/CAM block indicated for crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers, and implant supported crowns.  With a combination of optimal tooth-like physical properties, category leading compressive strength, extremely low water absorption, and natural esthetics with enhanced color stability, Grandio blocs provide a new solution for practitioners and … Read more

Top 10 Dental News Stories of 2017

It’s been quite a year in dental news! 2017 seemed to bring on some interesting areas of concerns for dental hygienists – whether it was health issues to lookout for, questionable acts inside the practice and, of course, the new tax announcement made for Canadian dentists. Oral Health has been there to deliver it all … Read more

3M Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Kerr Corporation

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

Alberta Dental Fee Guide Urges 8.5 Per Cent Drop

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

Stress in Dentistry

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It’s the topic of one our most popular articles every written in Oral Health and has an impact on every reader in the industry: Stress in Dentistry. Read the story that inspired the video topic. Watch the last Best Practices video: Clinical Brief – Splinting or Non-Splinting

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

Kulzer acquires exclusive rights to market ReLeaf™ and LinguaGuard™ products

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Kulzer announced today that it has acquired the rights to become the exclusive marketer of Innovative Dental Technologies’ ReLeaf and LinguaGuard product lines. The products will be sold through Kulzer’s current network of dental distributors. ReLeaf is an innovative HVE System that connects easily to existing dental vacuum systems and provides easy, efficient, and comfortable hands-free dental suction during dental … Read more

Good Oral Health Seen as Important Factor in Improving Seniors’ Lives

Recognizing oral health as an essential element of healthy aging, The Gerontological Society of America has released a new white paper — “Interprofessional Solutions for Improving Oral Health in Older Adults: Addressing Access Barriers, Creating Oral Health Champions” — that makes six specific recommendations aimed at raising people’s quality of life as they age. GSA’s goal is to promote … Read more

Dentists in the Crosshairs of New Liberal Tax Announcements

The federal government has sent another warning shot to dentists and other professionals who have been using private corporations (PC) such as professional corporations/ hygiene service corporations /technical service corporations and holding corporations as a tax savings vehicle. Below are the tax planning tools that are being targeted and the proposed changes which are expected … Read more

SciCan’s Toronto Warehouse Gets an Expansion

Addition brings 8,000 square feet to SciCan Toronto‘s warehouseing space. As demand for SciCan products continue to grow and new products are introduced, the first floor of 1440 Don Mills Road was in need of something more: space. That’s just what we’re getting this summer. Crews are putting the finishing touches to an 8,000 sq. … Read more

An Evening of Espionage Awaits You at Dentsply Sirona World 2017

Hosted at TAO Nightclub, adjacent to The Venetian and The Palazzo, on Saturday, Sept. 16, DentSPY Sirona World: An Evening of Espionage is inspired by the legendary spy films, series and secret operatives that have dominated the airwaves and left us fantasizing of leading a double-life. Following three days of extensive educational content and evenings … Read more

Klausz Dental Laboratories Celebrates 50 Years

Klausz Dental Laboratories has been proudly serving the Ontario dental community for half a century! From our family’s humble beginnings of fabricating gold crowns with acrylic facings, to providing some of the most advanced all ceramic restorations, dental orthotics, and sleep apnea appliances, one thing is certain: we’ve grown by always listening to our clients … Read more

AACD Hosting 5th Annual Virtual Race for Smiles

Between October 13 – 15, participants around the country will help survivors of domestic and sexual violence receive life-changing smile restorations by participating in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Virtual Race for Smiles. Race for Smiles participants choose to participate in a physical activity like running, biking or yoga while wearing … Read more

Work in Dental Research and Pharmacology Education Recognized

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine faculty members Frank Scannapieco and Peter Bradford have been named 2017 fellows of prestigious academic societies in the fields of dental research and pharmacology. Frank Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, chair and professor in the Department of Oral Biology in the UB School of Dental Medicine, was named a fellow … Read more

Decreasing Hygiene Downtime

Continuing with our “I just want to be a dentist” series, downtime in the schedule is a burning issue for almost every practice. Addressing the issue of hygiene downtime is a high priority for everyone involved. An acceptable measurable percentage for non-productive time in hygiene is 5-8%. If the hygiene program is appropriately designed, the … Read more

Dental Teams Given Opportunity to Train in Patient Safety

It demonstrates airway and breathing complications, comes with a host of cardiac and circulation features, offers IV and intraosseous access, can respond to medical interventions — from nasotracheal intubation to surgical cricothyrotomy — and it talks back and is completely wireless. It’s the SimMan — and this August at CDA Presents The Art and Science of … Read more

Last Call to Register for 2017 Dentrix Business of Dentistry Conference

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, will hold its ninth bi-annual Dentrix Business of Dentistry Conference from August 17-19, 2017 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day event will deliver advanced software and management training for … Read more

Kennedy Seminars Celebrates Over 20 Years of Success

Kennedy Professional Educational Seminars (KPES) offers luxurious CE vacations for the dental professional. Focused on providing excellent Dental C.E. in a relaxed holiday setting, vacation packages are perfectly & meticulously planned with assistance from our Travel Partners, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT).  To ensure that travelers are provided an incredibly luxurious & worry-free vacation, each tour is … Read more