Dentsply Sirona Laser Days: International exchange on modern laser dentistry

Dental lasers enhance comfort and versatility in dental treatment. At this year’s third annual “Laser Days,” Dentsply Sirona again offered 52 international laser users and scientists from 21 countries an ideal platform for exchanging ideas and experiences. Besides offering various experiences with the SIROLaser Blue, the two-day event also focused on new application capabilities of … Read more

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Health Care Program (WOHP) are proudly partnering for the seventh straight year to celebrate the work dental hygienists do and provide them with a wide range of oral health resources to share with their patients throughout October for National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM2016). NDHM2016 is … Read more

Hu-Friedy Expands EverEdge 2.0 Line with Sickle Scaler Designs

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Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced the addition of the Sickle Scaler designs to its line of EverEdge 2.0 hand instruments designed to help clinicians achieve the best clinical outcomes. Leveraging decades of instrument making experience, Hu-Friedy developed EverEdge 2.0 using a proprietary heat treatment process and … Read more

Antibiotics Prior to Procedures May Be Helpful in Preventing Infections

New American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria specify when it may be appropriate to consider antibiotic administration prior to various dental procedures to prevent infection of orthopaedic replacement joints or implants. “Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures” was recently approved by the AAOS Board of … Read more

UPDATE: 22 Children Infected After Root Canal Procedures in Anaheim

Pediatric dental infections contracted at an Anaheim clinic increased to 22 on Tuesday, as Children’s Dental Group said most of the 500 children who underwent root canals there have been examined for signs of illness. The Orange County Health Care Agency said among the 22 patients, ages 3 to 9, six remain hospitalized. The children … Read more

Tooth Decay Growth has Dentists in Moncton Urging for Return of Fluoride

Dentists are urging Moncton to resume putting fluoride in its water after its five-year moratorium on the practice expires on Dec. 31. Suzanne Drapeau-McNally of the New Brunswick Dental Association says “a tremendous change” has occurred in the level of tooth decay in Moncton patients in the last five years. Drapeau-McNally estimates tooth decay in children … Read more

Dental Fillings Equal Mercury Exposure

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is … Read more

New Tech-Filled Office for Dynamic Dental Brings Modern Touch to Dentistry

Dynamic Dental, a full service general, cosmetic and multi-specialty dental office, is pleased to announce it has relocated in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The new location is bigger, more modern, and highly advanced. The office, which now includes an in-house orthodontics team, will better serve patients as the innovative family and multi-specialty dental practice helps to change … Read more

New Protein Drug Could Fight Oral Diseases Including Caries

Protein drugs, which derive from biological sources, represent some of the most important and effective biopharmaceuticals on the market. Some, like insulin, have been used for decades, while many more based on cloned genes are coming to market and are valued for their precise and powerful functions. Yet the field of dental medicine has very … Read more

25 Years of “Colgate’s Bright Smiles” Brings Big Names and Big Goals

For 25 years, the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) global oral health program has reached children in underserved communities with free dental screenings, oral health education and toothpaste and toothbrushes. Colgate is marking this special milestone by kicking off ’25 Days of Smiles’, a multifaceted celebration with Hall of Fame professional athlete and television personality … Read more

Removing Symptom-Free Wisdom Teeth Isn’t Always Necessary

Although removal of wisdom teeth is very common, there are no studies that show a benefit to taking them out when they are not causing pain or other problems, according to a new review of existing research. Third molars, or so-called wisdom teeth, generally emerge fully or partially between ages 17 and 26 into limited … Read more

ADA Guidelines Surrounding Sedation Dentistry to be Examined

Dentists and their team members throughout the country are invited to participate in an informative, live Town Hall teleconference ahead of the upcoming American Dental Association Annual Meeting in Denver. The Town Hall is being organized and will be hosted by distinguished researcher and dental educator Dr. Raymond A. Dionne, who has published more than … Read more

3D Systems is Making Full Jaw Reconstruction a One Day Job

3D Systems announced today the launch of Jaw in a Day®, the latest addition to its VSP® (Virtual Surgical Planning) Reconstruction product line. Enabled by 3D Systems’ healthcare expertise and proprietary digital-to-physical workflow, this patient-specific process enables surgeons to perform a full jaw reconstruction in a single surgery. This groundbreaking capability could spare patients from … Read more

Dropping the ‘F Bomb’ …Again

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Fluoridation is useless for low-income children, US federal data shows. Now please keep in mind the source, the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation (NYSCOF) Inc. Having said that, Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2011/2012 statistics reveal that low income children’s tooth decay rates are increasing substantially despite record numbers of children served fluoride … Read more

Henry Schein Releases Maxima XTEND Handpiece Maintenance Machine

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The Henry Schein Maxima® XTEND™ Handpiece Maintenance Machine is an automated performance cleaning, lubrication, and purging system for easy, streamlined maintenance and processing of handpieces. In addition to including a MULTIflex adapter (various other adapters are available), the Maxima® XTEND™ Maintenance Machine features a built-in e-type motor that turns gears on electric attachments for optimal … Read more

Coral LLC® Coral White Toothpaste is Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month, offering a reminder of the importance of maintaining good oral health. It’s also a good time to think about your toothpaste – specifically what’s in it and what’s not. Consider switching to Coral LLC’s Coral White Toothpaste, formulated with ionic calcium gathered from EcoSafe™, above-sea coral. In contrast to … Read more

The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Announces Canadian as New President

At the AACP’s 31st Annual International Clinical Symposium, Dr. Dennis Marangos, DDS was elected President-Elect of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the first Canadian to have this honor. The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain is an organization committed to the relief of craniofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders and dental sleep related disorders and supporting the advancement of education, research … Read more

1st Annual ‘Implant Complications & Innovations Symposium’ by T.I.D.E

The Toronto Institute for Dental Excellence (T.I.D.E) is proud to announce the 1st annual “Implant Complications & Innovations Symposium” taking place in Toronto on June 2-3, 2017. This Symposium will be packed with two days of didactic and hands on programs. Day 1 will feature concurrent simultaneous sessions for clinicians & team members from distinguished … Read more

Dental Implant Market on the Rise Due to Injuries and Aesthetic Awareness

The global dental implants market is expected to be USD 6.81 billion by 2024, based on a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for tooth (or teeth) replacement has provided good growth potential to the market. Growing number of dental injuries owing to road accidents and sport injuries are also considered as some of … Read more