Digital dentistry has been embraced in our daily practice from the use of digital radiography to the fabrication of CAD/CAM restorations. The transformation in office economics, treatment philosophy, staff productivity and case presentation which accompany this shift in practice are issues worthy of serious attention, but space does not permit further exploration here. Orthodontics has … Read more
This year, the most prestigious award for dental industry companies, will transition sponsorship from the Pride Institute to the newly launched Cellerant Consulting Group, founded by Dr. Lou Shuman. The Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award, formerly known as The Pride “Best of Class” Technology Award, recognizes innovative game changing technology offerings, services and devices. … Read more
Millions of Americans endure pain and shame because they can’t afford dental care. The issue is particularly pronounced in rural areas, as emphasized by a recent report by National Public Radio. People in rural areas are not only more likely to lack the jobs that connect them to dental insurance or the money to pay for … Read more
Upon their graduation from dental school in June, most of Amy Scallon’s classmates went to work as employees in existing dental practices. Not Scallon. Instead, she became her own boss. On Aug. 1, the newly minted dentist purchased Palisades Family Dental in Mount Vernon from Dr. Douglas Easker, who retired. “It’s not something I ever … Read more
A dentist’s most important tool is his hand. Today, however, it is no longer relevant if somebody is right- or left-handed what applies around ten percent of dentists according to estimates in the US. Nowadays there are also devices available in dentistry that meets the demands of left-handers. But Dentsply Sirona Treatment Centers goes … Read more
Eighty million people in the U.S. struggle with bad breath — many of them don’t even know that they do, but the people around them are likely all too aware. Last year at CES, Breathometer teased a connected device called Mint that measures a user’s breath and gives them some tips on how to improve their oral health. At … Read more
Sunstar Americas recently celebrated its fifteenth year of honoring North America’s outstanding dental hygienists. The oral health care leader and RDH magazine joined forces to create the Award of Distinction program in 2002. Since then, 113 dental hygienists have been recognized for their success and accomplishments in the field of dental hygiene. The four most … Read more
Futuredontics® announced that company founder Fred Joyal is hosting a free webinar for dental professionals called “Facebook Rules the World – You Just Live In It.” This special live presentation will deliver the hard truths why dental practice marketing simply can’t survive without the #1 social media site. The hour-long webinar will be held on … Read more
According to Mountain View dentist Donian Shen, DDS, missing teeth are not only a cosmetic concern, but also a condition that can lead to bone loss and functional problems in the long-term. She explains that one of the most popular and recommended treatments for missing teeth, dental implants, requires adequate bone structure to be effective. While … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity’s (AO) Winnipeg, Manitoba, chapter to announce that its members have begun providing free dental care to Holocaust survivors in need as part of the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program. The program was launched in November 2014 in response to … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile program will be hosting its 4th annual Virtual Race for Smiles, October 14 – 16, 2016. The Virtual Race for Smiles occurs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is intended to raise awareness of domestic violence as well as raise funds to support … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation today launched the new definition of ‘oral health’ – positioning it as an integral part of general health and well-being – at its Annual World Dental Congress in Poznan, Poland. It was adopted by over 200 national dental associations (NDAs) and will now be rolled out to the oral health community, … Read more
The Academy of General Dentistry is hosting their annual gala this Saturday, September 10 at 6 p.m. The theme of the night is a masquerade ball, including cocktails and dinner, a live band and entertainment at the Lakeshore Convention Centre in Mississauga. If you wish to attend this event, please register by emailing ontarioagd@gmail.com. For … Read more
Regular medical checkups are recommended for pregnant women, but doctors will tell you oral care is important as well. Periodontal disease can be problematic for both mother and baby. Now, the Colorado Medical-Dental Integration Project (CO MDI) is working to reach mothers-to-be. It is an initiative of the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, providing funding … Read more
Kerr is proud to announce the Canadian launch of Maxcem Elite Chroma, the first Self-Etch/ Self-Adhesive resin cement offering a Color Cleanup Indicator, making it the smartest cement available on the market today. Maxcem Elite Chroma begins with a pink color that fades at the gel state, indicating the optimal time to cleanup excess cement. … Read more
CDC 2011/2012 statistics reveal low-income children’s tooth decay rates are increasing substantially – despite record numbers of children served fluoride from water, foods, dental products and medicines causing an overall alarming surge in fluoride-overdose symptoms – dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF) Decay rates for children, living 100% … Read more
A Phase 3 clinical trial has deemed a nasal spray called Kovanaze safe and effective for avoiding pain at the dentist—including the sting of a numbing injection. “There is really nothing else like this out there,” says Elliot V. Hersh, the study’s lead author and a professor in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery/pharmacology … Read more
Nowadays, dentists are forced to balance between providing the best patient care and staying profitable and efficient. Recent changes in the dental industry and patient expectations have created a competitive market and introduced new challenges dentists never had to deal with in the past. Let’s face it. What was acceptable ten years ago is no … Read more
Dental demographics are changing almost faster than we can keep up: The Baby Boomers are retiring, the Affordable Care Act is scrambling the marketplace and the archaic system of employer-provided benefits is looking more long in the tooth than ever. As such, smart dentists are reconfiguring their practices around a choice-based, consumerist mentality. Think of … Read more