Invisalign providers seeing benefits of Invisalign treatment among teen patients Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN), makers of the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, and iTero® intraoral scanners, has opened its first office in Canada to support continued growth across the region. Canada is Align’s second largest country market* and has … Read more
Almost one year ago, many interested viewers could tune into an online live stream to see two Dentsply Sirona XiVE implants being placed using a SICAT OPTIGUIDE surgical guide. Today, well over 30,000 additional viewers of the video on Facebook have been registered, as well as more than 2,500 views on YouTube. Dentsply Sirona is … Read more
Former B.C. dentist Steven Krieger is being sued by 35 former patients, according to the lawyer representing the plaintiffs. Vancouver lawyer Dianna Robertson said her clients all experienced pain and complications after receiving dental treatment from Krieger at the Clover Care Dental Clinic in Surrey. Some alleged he drilled too deeply into their gums and performed fillings they didn’t … Read more
Introduction Mouth care is an important aspect of patient care in hospitals, but is often identified as requiring improvement. Mouth Care Matters (MCM), an initiative funded by Health Education England (HEE), was launched in 2015 to improve the oral health of adults in settings such as care homes and hospitals. In 2015, a dental team … Read more
Canada’s dental hygienists remind all ghosts and goblins preparing for a night of Halloween fun to beware of treats—particularly sticky and chewy candies— that can get stuck in the grooves of teeth and increase the risk of dental cavities. According to Health Canada, 57% of children ages 6 to 11 have or have had cavities. … Read more
His teeth rotted down to the bone, Jason Jones turned his life around when he got free dental work from a Markham dentist after his story appeared in the Star in 2007 as part of a series that examined issues of poverty and possible reforms. Yet a decade later, the fight for dental care for … Read more
Many fines incorrectly imposed after dental treatment are because of mistakes over patients’ addresses, says a health watchdog. The latest figures show 385,000 fines were issued in the last financial year – and dentists say tens of thousands of £100 fines have been wrongly applied. Healthwatch in Kirklees says problems with address records are a … Read more
The Crown is recommending a couple from southern Alberta’s Blood Tribe be jailed for 12 to 18 months for failing to provide the necessaries of life to their daughter, who nearly died from sepsis traced back to dental abscesses so severe that her jawbone was visible. The couple pleaded guilty to the charges in a Lethbridge court in March after … Read more
Richard A. Huot, D.D.S., a general dentist and practice management consultant in Vero Beach, Florida, was elected second vice president of the American Dental Association (ADA) during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Atlanta. The ADA Board of Trustees formulates and reviews policies and programs and makes recommendations to the members of … Read more
Dr. Jeffrey Cole, D.D.S., to assume ADA presidency in 2018 Dr. Jeffrey Cole, D.D.S., a dentist in Wilmington, Delaware, is the new president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Cole was recently elected during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Atlanta. He will assume the role of president of the ADA … Read more
Linda K. Himmelberger, D.M.D., a general dentist practicing in Devon, Pennsylvania, was recently installed as a trustee of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Himmelberger’s installation took place in Atlanta, Georgia, at the ADA’s 158th Annual Meeting. Dr. Himmelberger will serve on the ADA Board of Trustees as the trustee from the Third District, which encompasses Pennsylvania. … Read more
Joseph P. Crowley, D.D.S., a general dentist practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the new president of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Crowley, who was elected president-elect last year, was recently installed as president during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Atlanta, Georgia. He will lead the 161,000-member organization that is America’s … Read more
Lemala Dental Group is now offering a 2nd presentation date on November 7th, 2017 for the launch of Lemala Dental Franchises. Our October 24th, 2017 event was booked to full capacity within the first 48 hours and due to the attendee demand, we are now offering this exclusive presentation to dentists of a larger auditorium for an increased … Read more
Planning Guides and 3D Visualization Tools Among Site Enhancements Henry Schein Dental, the U.S. dental business of Henry Schein, Inc., announced the launch of its newly redesigned Integrated Design Studio (IDS) website, a one-stop solution for oral health professionals looking to design a new practice, remodel, or expand. The site, www.henryscheinintegrateddesignstudio.com, which features online planning tools, … Read more
The Viscardi Center announced today that it has joined with Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), to create Project Accessible Oral Health (PAOH), an international public-private partnership that will raise awareness of, and address the significant need for, increased oral health care for people with disabilities, thus improving their overall health and quality of life. People with … Read more
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, has donated several boxes of their Monarch brand of Hand Sanitizer to the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and the people it serves. The supply of Monarch hand sanitizers was shipped to the university per the request of the American Dental … Read more
Traveling from nine countries to Bensheim for a very special kind of training, 12 female dentists participated in an intensive, week-long program focusing on integrated solutions from Dentsply Sirona. Under the name “Women in Dentistry,” the company has launched a new series of training sessions to specifically address the wishes and needs of women. “How … Read more
We wish to inform you that the government has provided an update in regards to the proposed tax changes announced July 18, 2017. The updates are as follows: 1. The Federal small business tax rate will be lowered: · 0.5% decrease from 10.5% to 10%, effective January 1, 2018 · A further 1% decrease from 10% to 9%, … Read more
MMG Fusion Launches ChairFill™ Module at ADA MMG Fusion, the provider of the only all-in-on marketing software solution for the dental industry will launch its highly anticipated MMG ChairFill™ module on October 19th at the ADA annual meeting. ChairFill monitors the practice schedule and matches open chair time with the most productive appointments considering both … Read more
Nicholas Alexos Appointed EVP, Chief Administrative Officer Keith Ebling Appointed EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, today announced the appointment of two new Executive Leadership Team members, effective immediately, as part of their continuing efforts to position the Company to achieve its potential. Nick Alexos joins as EVP, Chief Administrative … Read more