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Henry Schein to Offer Educational Tracks for ‘Fastpass’ Attendees of Dentsply Sirona World Who Are Looking to Explore Conebeam CT and CAD/CAM Technologies

by Henry Schein

Company to Also Host #ScheinChats, a Series of Facebook Live Discussions, With Industry Leaders Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its participation at Dentsply Sirona World, which includes a rich line-up of oral health professionals who will share best practices in Conebeam CT and CAD/CAM applications. In addition, Henry Schein will host #ScheinChats, a … Read more

Carestream Dental Joins with Mercy Ships to Deliver Dental Care to Cameroon

by Carestream Dental

According to the World Health Organization, dental caries and periodontal disease “affect the vast majority of people” in Africa. In fact, 50-80 percent of school-aged children suffer from cavities. That’s why Carestream Dental has donated RVG intraoral sensor technology to Mercy Ships for use onboard the Africa Mercy during its next field service to the West African nation of … Read more

It’s almost here – the greatly anticipated Dentsply Sirona World commences tomorrow!

by Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona World is the second annual Ultimate Dental Meeting and the first to be hosted in Las Vegas. Dubbed an educational festival, this is one of the largest events in dentistry and attracts the leading minds in the industry. “As we welcome a record-number of attendees, the excitement is palpable among them and our … Read more

Therapeutic Goods Administration’s New Penalties To Deal With Illegal Supply

by Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA)

Proposals that will give the nation’s regulator of medical devices an enhanced ability to deal with instances of illegal supply have been welcomed by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak business organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers. Responding to an exposure draft of a Bill to amend the Therapeutic Goods Act (Cth) 1989 released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) … Read more

Could a mouthful of squid ink replace painful dental probes for gum disease?

by PBS NewsHour

It’s one of the worst parts of a dental checkup — painful probing with sharp instruments to look for signs of gum disease. The time-consuming and sometimes bloody process keeps patients fearful, hygienists frustrated, and dentists worried they might be missing important symptoms. Now a nanoengineer in San Diego says he’s got a possible solution. … Read more

Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids

by NPR

The opioid epidemic has been fueled by soaring numbers of prescriptions written for pain medication. And often, those prescriptions are written by dentists. “We’re in the pain business,” says Paul Moore, a dentist and pharmacologist at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. “People come to see us when they’re in pain. Or after we’ve … Read more

Brasseler USA Launches New E-Commerce Experience: Shop.BrasselerUSA.com

by Brasseler USA

Brasseler USA, a leading provider of dental instrumentation, launched today a new e-commerce experience: Shop.BrasselerUSA.com. The all new, mobile-friendly Shop.BrasselerUSA.com introduces a completely refreshed shopping experience with enhanced search features, expanded product information, and an easy-to-navigate interface. “Brasseler USA’s new e-commerce platform further embodies the Company’s ‘By Your Side’ commitment by satisfying the constantly evolving … Read more

Best of Class Technology Award Winners Announced for 2017

by Cellerant Consulting

Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased and excited to introduce the 2017 Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award winners. “Every year the “Best of Class” identifies and acknowledges innovative dental technologies from the well-known to the obscure, and from the basic to the aspirational,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. … Read more

A New Approach to Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Dentsply Sirona and Zephyr Sleep Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership

by Dentsply Sirona

Sleep-related breathing disorders, which include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affect as much as 20 percent of the North American population. Oral appliances are a well-known and often preferred treatment option for patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliances only treat about 60 percent of OSA cases – and the challenge is selecting which patients will … Read more

Prosecco Is The Rage In Britain, But Dentists Issue Warnings About It

by Forbes

According to the Italian agricultural lobby group, Colderetti, the British drank 40 million liters of Prosecco in 2016, and spent 366 million euros ($434 million) on it, representing a 33 per cent market growth that year. That’s good for Prosecco and the Italians who peoduce and export it. Is it good for the British? In November 2016 The … Read more

Dentsply Sirona World 2017 is SOLD OUT- but registration for 2018 is open!

by Dentsply Sirona

If you missed the chance to attend this year’s Ultimate Dental Meeting in Las Vegas, register now for Dentsply Sirona World 2018 in Orlando, Florida, so as not to make the same mistake twice! Dentsply Sirona World is heading back to the Sunshine State for next year’s event. Hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort … Read more

Aussie Dental Product Exporters To Meet In Canberra

by Australian Dental Industry Association

Building collaborative networks amongst the Australian businesses involved in dental product manufacturing and export is the focus of the Australian Dental Products Exporters’ Forum to be held in Canberra on September 14, 2017. The event is convened by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak business organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers. “The research being undertaken within … Read more

FDI Releases Chairside Guide for Dentists with a Focus on Caries Prevention

by FDI World Dental Federation

DI World Dental Federation issued today a chairside guide to advise clinicians on restorative interventions with their patients. It was released on the opening day of the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid, Spain (29 August-1 September) under the umbrella of the Caries Prevention Partnership (CPP), supported by Colgate. The guide is conceived as a visual support, with … Read more

Are Alberta Dental Fees Still Too High?

by Benefits Canada

Alberta’s health minister isn’t happy with prices coming down by just three per cent in the new fee guide published by the Alberta Dental Association and College this month, according to the CBC. With Alberta having the highest dentistry fees of any province, the college published its first fee guide since 1997 two weeks ago. But the guide wasn’t enough … Read more

Henry Schein Supports Cancer Awareness And Research Through Its ‘Practice Pink’ Program

by Henry Schein

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that from September through December, it is offering its dental, animal health, and medical customers the opportunity to join the company in the fight against cancer. By purchasing a range of pink products, customers can help support the company’s Practice Pink program, an initiative designed to raise awareness … Read more

Dental Wings Joins Straumann Group

by Dental Wings

• Straumann Group increases its stake in Dental Wings Inc., a leading developer and supplier of CADCAM software and scanner technology, from 55% to 100%. • CEO Mike Rynerson returns to Straumann as head of the new Digital Business Unit. The shareholders of Dental Wings Inc. (Montreal, Canada) have signed an agreement to sell their remaining shares in … Read more

ADA and MD Anderson team up for Oral Cancer Symposium

by The American Dental Association

WHAT/WHO: Working Together Against Oropharyngeal Cancer is a symposium at which experts associated with the American Dental Association (ADA), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and University of Chicago Medicine will address the relationship between HPV infection and oropharyngeal cancer. Speakers will present the latest on the rising … Read more

UB dental school ranked among top 10 in nation and No. 11 worldwide

by The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine was ranked No. 10 among dental schools in the United States and No. 11 among dental schools worldwide in the 2017 global rankings of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The ARWU, also known as Shanghai Ranking, is regarded as one of the most prestigious and … Read more

Bonti Announces Topline Results of EB-001 Phase 2A Clinical Study in Glabellar Lines

by Bonti

Bonti, a privately-held, clinical-stage biotechnology company, today announced topline results of the first clinical study of its lead product candidate, EB-001, in glabellar (frown) lines. The study achieved its objectives and confirmed both favorable safety and the expected clinical efficacy profile. EB-001 is a novel serotype E botulinumneurotoxin with a unique efficacy profile, characterized by fast … Read more