The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is applauding a move by the Ontario government to expand dental care for low-income seniors in the province. The investment of $90 million will see new services provided as early as summer 2019. “We have been advocating on this initiative for years and are very pleased that Premier Ford … Read more
Sonendo, the manufacturer of the GentleWave System®, today reported that they had shipped more than 200,000 GentleWave Procedure Instruments. About achieving this milestone, Sonendo President and CEO, Bjarne Bergheim said, “We are excited to see demand for the GentleWave Procedure continuing to grow – both for consoles and procedure instruments. We believe this increase in demand … Read more
GC America Inc. proudly announces our Environmental Management System (EMS) has been certified to ISO 14001:2015 by NSF, a highly respected notification body. To become ISO 14001:2015 certified, GC America underwent a rigorous auditing process led by NSF-ISR. This achievement demonstrates GC America’s commitment to a sustainable manufacturing operation that protects the environment and local … Read more
The Oral Reconstruction Foundation is pleased to announce the theme and venue for the 2020 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium. With a world-renowned lineup of speakers from all dental disciplines, the Symposium themed – 20/20 Vision – will cover a wide range of contemporary issues in implant dentistry and tissue regeneration. The Symposium will take place … Read more
Spread over two booths with a total of more than 2,000 square meters, Dentsply Sirona made a spectacular impression at the IDS 2019. Bringing to life the motto “Inspired by your needs,” the world’s largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies presented innovations that are set to have a sustained impact on dentistry. The products … Read more
March is Nutrition Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to rethink our daily food and beverage choices for improved oral and overall health. Dental hygienists have been telling us for years that the more sugar we eat, the worse off our teeth and body will be. Their efforts are now strongly supported by Canada’s … Read more
At its Global Symposium in Madrid, Nobel Biocare will present a new implant system designed to challenge conventional methods of dental implant care. Developed in collaboration with an international network of researchers from acclaimed international institutions, the new Nobel Biocare N1™ system will feature not only a new biologically driven design, but also a unique … Read more
Nassau Event is Part of ADA Foundation’s National Initiative to Provide Free Oral Health Care to Underserved Children Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) recently joined the Nassau County Dental Society (NCDS) in celebrating the 16th annual Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program, an initiative of the ADA Foundation (ADAF) through which dental teams volunteer to provide free oral … Read more
Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, today announced that it signed an agreement to acquire OraMetrix, an industry provider of innovative 3-D technology solutions designed to improve the predictability and efficiency of orthodontic care. This will further enable Dentsply Sirona to provide a total orthodontic solution, to include full arch clear aligners for our customers. … Read more
Meridian PM cleared as solution for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea The Center for Craniofacial & Dental Sleep Medicine (CFDSM), a Houston-based company specializing in dental sleep medicine and sleep apnea treatment, announced that it has received FDA clearance on its innovative new treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring, The Meridian PM oral … Read more
A three day event that helps dental professionals learn how to leverage the power of 3D technology in their practices! Announcing the first-ever KaVo Kerr 3D Congress, a unique three-day event featuring imaging solutions from i-CAT™ and KaVo™ providing dental professionals with an educational environment dedicated to Cone Beam 3D (CBCT) imaging applications. The 3D … Read more
Barrie dentist features unique, all-natural calming system Keep calm and drill on. Patients are relaxed in the dental chair at the Barrie practice of Dr. Micheal Robinson. Robinson is one of only two dentists out of 21,000 in Canada – including nearly 9,000 in Ontario – to feature NuCalm, a patented, high-tech stress relief system. He says he … Read more
Donald Casey is Chief Executive Officer of Dentsply Sirona. He has more than 30 years of global health care experience and an outstanding track record in identifying and commercializing medical innovations. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Medical segment of Cardinal Health, a leading manufacturer and provider of medical products and … Read more
Darby Dental Supply, one of the nation’s largest dental distributors, announces its planned acquisition of the dental supply division of Phoenix-based SmartPractice. This acquisition and the resulting strategic partnership capitalize on each company’s core competencies with Darby leveraging SmartPractice’s acclaimed glove expertise and manufacturing capabilities. SmartPractice’s supply and glove customer base will benefit from Darby’s … Read more
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people shun Canada’s icy winters for the sunny beaches of Mexico – and some of them put their vacation on pause for a quick stop at the dentist. Others plot trips specifically for the purpose of avoiding a pricey dental procedure back home. But what are the risks when … Read more
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), is emphasizing a team approach to laser dentistry during ALD 2018, Dentistry’s Laser Meeting. The event is taking place from April 26-28th at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. According to ALD’s executive director, Gail Siminovsky, “Laser dentistry delivers better patient outcomes when the entire dental team is well-trained … Read more
Henry Schein Cares is the Global Corporate Social Responsibility Program of Henry Schein, Inc. The Crown Council, an international association of independent dental practices committed to promoting oral health, fighting oral cancer, and serving communities, today announced that it has named Henry Schein Cares as its Humanitarian Partner of the Year. Henry Schein Cares is the … Read more
Exceptional Customer Experience Is Key to Premier’s Next Hundred Years of Success Premier® Dental, a global developer and manufacturer of dental and medical products, announced today the launch of ‘The Premier Promise,’ an affirmation of its long-standing commitment to deliver a superior end-to-end customer experience. CEO Julie Charlestein explained that ‘The Premier Promise’ is the … Read more
Attendees of the 34th Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Scientific Session, April 18-21, 2018 will have plenty of opportunities to unwind and mingle after full days of world-class cosmetic dentistry education. Just as cosmetic dentistry is a combination of science and art, the AACD is bringing both to the social events (and even … Read more
Dr. Völcker has headed the Dentsply Sirona CAD/CAM strategic business unit since February 1st, 2018. As Corporate Vice President Business Development, his previous responsibilities at Dentsply Sirona included important acquisition projects. Dentsply Sirona has appointed Dr. Alexander Völcker as Group Vice President of CAD/CAM. Starting February 1, 2018, he took over this position from Dr. … Read more