Dr. Ehiedu Osemiha, a dentist in the Nigerian Air Force, who left Nigeria with his wife and son for Canada in 2014 has qualified to practice Dentistry in Canada. Prior to his emmigration from Nigeria, Osemiha survived a Boko Haram attack while serving in the Nigerian Air Force. Osemiha, who first graduated in dentistry in … Read more
An Oakbank-area man accused of performing unauthorized dental procedures on horses is facing a lifetime ban against practising veterinary medicine in Manitoba. The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association is seeking a permanent injunction against Kelvin Brent Asham, whom the organization accuses of diagnosing diseases and injuries in horses, treating the animals, and in one instance, administering a … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Henry Schein One has acquired Elite Computer Italia S.r.L. (Elite), a full-service software company that delivers state-of-the-art practice management solutions to dental practices and dental laboratories in Italy. The addition of Elite complements Henry Schein One’s strategy to deliver integrated technology platforms that help dental teams become … Read more
With the launch of its XealTM abutment surface and TiUltraTM implant surface this year, Nobel Biocare recently initiated the MucointegrationTM era for implant dentistry. Now, evidence supporting these pioneering surfaces including clinical data has become available in a special supplement of the journal Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research (CIDRR). Building on the scientific track … Read more
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), discussed the intersection between organizational culture and business performance during a panel discussion at Dykema’s 6th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). The event was held on July 11th at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, … Read more
Easy, quick, and above all, accurate – intraoral scanning with the new Primescan from Dentsply Sirona meets the clinical requirements for impressions, making it a first-class method. The Connect Case Center is a portal for further processing of the scan with versatile options and full flexibility. The Connect Case Center replaces the Sirona Connect Portal … Read more
The Canary System is sufficiently sensitive to detect early white spot lesions according to a study presented at the International Association for Dental Research in Vancouver, Canada by Dr. Clif Carey, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine. By detecting early white spot lesions, The Canary System gives an early warning of … Read more
A gap toothed trend is well underway with celebrities from Georgia May Jagger to recent Love Island stars, Francesca Allen and Arabella Chi, leading the trend. The trend has been dubbed “the London look”, after it was made famous by Ms Jagger in an advert for Rimmel. Since then, there has been a rise in cosmetic procedures … Read more
The global Manual Toothbrushes Market is anticipated to rise at a staggering CAGR of 5.9% by 2022. Dental hygiene is one of the important aspects of human health and toothbrush is one of the frequently demanded tools for dental hygiene. The oral benefits and clinical efficacy are achieved and periodontal disease could be avoided by the constant … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection raising concerns over aspects of SmileDirect Club, L.L.C.’s (SDC) marketing and direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners. The letter was sent approximately two months after the ADA filed a citizen’s petition with the U.S. Food and … Read more
On November 4, 2018, Dr. Neil J. Gajjar of Canada became the first South Asian and youngest president of the Academy of General Dentistry, the world’s largest dental organization for general dentists with over 40,000 members. Dr. Gajjar, who was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland is the son of parents from Ahmedabad, India. He frequently travels … Read more
Chen Zhongwei, 60, suffered massive blood loss from multiple stabs to his head, chest, abdomen, and arms A retired dentist who was stabbed by a former patient has died from his injures according to the Guangzhou hospital treating him, in the latest example of the dangers frontline medical workers face on the mainland. Chen Zhongwei, … Read more
The state of California is paying off $10.5 million in student loans for 40 dentists who agree to ensure that 30 percent of their patient caseload is made up of Medi-Cal patients – among the state’s poorest and frailest residents. “Dentists with significant student loan debt may find it more difficult financially to commit to care for … Read more
Four dentistry students of the University of Costa Rica came up with a solution to reduce plastic waste caused by dental saliva ejectors, which are currently discarded after just one use. The students, Nicole Miranda, Maria Francinie Guevara, Yulieth Segura and Catalina Serra created a metallic ejector of surgical level that can be cleaned in … Read more
As the world of dentistry evolves with modernized products and techniques, education and hands-on training are critical to drive adoption. To support Canadian dentists, 3M Canada Oral Care Solutions Division and Clinical Research Dental are pleased to announce a new education-driven partnership. A primary focus of the partnership will be delivering Bioclear Method education. The … Read more
Known industry-wide for supporting, promoting and teaching better dentistry through the presentation of clinical seminars, CLINICAL RESEARCH DENTAL is pleased to announce their new Hands-OnLine LIVE courses and the release of fall course dates. With the fall line-up comes the announcement of a new course topic added to this innovative CE platform. “Freehand Diastema Closure”, … Read more
Completely sold out, the event welcomed over 1,200 dental professionals from over 60 countries. A unique learning experience fueled by the expertise of over 70 world-class researchers and clinicians, it was a true celebration of innovation and advancement in implant dentistry. The initial feedback from the participants as well as key experts on the company’s … Read more
Medical and Dental Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Product Donations that Expand Access to Care for People in Need Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced that it is accepting applications for the Global Product Donation Program, which provides selected medical and dental organizations with a broad array of health care products and supplies to … Read more
More than 3,000 people in four different countries – 2,049 children and 1,076 adults – received free dental care during the 2018-2019 school year, thanks to the NYU Dentistry/Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the collaboration between NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) and Henry Schein Cares, the … Read more
Dr. Kami Hoss introduces The Super Toothbrush, created by The Super Dentists. The singing toothbrush features an Augmented Reality (AR) component to make tooth brushing interactive for kids. This is the latest way the Southern California dental practice is reinventing and transforming the dental healthcare experience for kids and families. Research shows that kids brush their teeth 73% … Read more