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BIOMET 3i, 3M ESPE collaborate to create digital solutions that simplify restorations

BIOMET 3i has announced a new collaboration with 3M ESPE that utilizes the BIOMET 3i patented BellaTek Encode Impression System with the 3MTM True ...

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California Dental Association says oral piercings pose significant dangers to oral health

SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association recognizes that in today’s society, many people use body piercing as a type of ...

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Impact of automated patient appointment reminders on orthodontic practice no-shows

The Internet age has dramatically altered communication patterns. Face-to-face interchanges continue to give way to digital message exchanges. Channels for ...

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The effects of over-the-counter analgesics on orthodontic tooth movement

By far the most frequently asked question in every orthodontic office is, “When are my braces coming off?” In the fast-paced, busy lives of ...

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Nobel Biocare announces new digital workflow

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: During its Global Symposium at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, Nobel Biocare unveiled a new, fully integrated digital workflow and a...

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ADA, Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, CDC honor fluoridation efforts of states, communities

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Marking 68 years of community water fluoridation, the American Dental Association (ADA), the Association of State and Territorial Dental...

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Study reveals how automated patient appointment reminders affect dental practice no-show rates and production

The Internet age has dramatically altered communication patterns. Face-to-face interchanges continue to give way to digital message exchanges. Channels for ...

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Successful Women in Dentistry Conference to benefit America’s ToothFairy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: The Successful Women in Dentistry Conference, organized by Pacific Dental Services, will take place on June 22, 2013. All registration...

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‘WarLess’ procedure allows heart patients to continue anticoagulation therapy

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Dental implant surgery procedures can conflict with the medication needs of heart patients. A less invasive approach to dental implants...

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Changing a life through the gift of a smile

In 2011, Ryan Lopez was awarded a Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Scholarship from his local chapter in Fresno, Calif., run by Dr. Pat DiCiccio of DiCiccio ...

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ADA issues statement on regular dental visits

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: To maintain optimal oral health, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental visits, at intervals determined by a ...

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Industry opinion: Changing my power brush preference

When I introduce new products and technologies to my patients, I often use analogies to help them understand how they work. For example, I compare a manual ...

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Dentist writes book on music of World War II

When Dr. Sheldon Winkler retired from Temple University in January 2006 as professor emeritus, where he previously served as chairperson of the Department ...

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FORESTADENT Orthodontics, Dr. Ronald Roncone team up

FORESTADENT Orthodontics recently gained attention and support from a high-profile leader in the orthodontic community. Dr. Ronald Roncone announced that he...

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OrthoVOICE gears up for its fourth annual meeting

LAS VEGAS, Nev., USA: OrthoVOICE 2013 is all set for its fourth annual meeting, which will take place Sept. 19 - 21 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. As ...

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Studying oral health in the United States vs. foreign countries

The aim of this study was to compare the oral health status of underserved individuals in the United States with underserved individuals in two other ...

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Henry Schein, Henry Schein Cares Foundation donate $200,000 to non-profits that aid underserved populations

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein Inc., is once again helping expand access to ...

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Stanley Bergman delivers commencement address at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and CEO of Henry Schein Inc., recently delivered the commencement address at Stony Brook ...

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Top endodontists are honored with awards

HONOLULU, Hawaii, USA: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), which represents more than 7,500 members worldwide, recognized seven individuals with...

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Aloha! AAE holds its annual meeting in Honolulu (and this time, no rain!)

HONOLULU, Hawaii, USA: The American Association of Endodontists held its 2013 Annual Session at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, offering plenty of...

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Hygienists have unique opportunity to provide high-value care to the severely mentally ill

One in four families in the United States is affected by severe mental illness (SMI), a life-altering disease that can be especially difficult when it ...

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ADA seeks hundreds of volunteers for dental clinic in New Orleans

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) is rallying its membership to join a Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic on Sunday, Nov. ...

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DMG America announces new appointments to management team

ENGLEWOOD, N.J., USA: DMG America, a manufacturer and distributor of restorative materials and prevention products, has announced the promotions and ...

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DynaFlex and iTero set out to lead the digital revolution

The future of orthodontics, like the future of dental and medical, is digital. This is not conjecture or the talk of a futurist. This is fact that grows ...

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Fluoride treatment of synthetic bio-material assists bone regeneration

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Guided bone regeneration is a common treatment before a dental implant procedure, and bio-materials treated with fluoride are ...

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Slogan contest aims to educate youth and knock tobacco use out of the park

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Oral Health America (OHA) is holding its 12th Annual NSTEP (National Spit Tobacco Program) Slogan Contest. Teaming up with Little League...

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Gendex launches the Family Scrapbook Photo Contest

This year, Gendex proudly celebrates “120 Years of Imaging Excellence,” honoring a legacy of remarkable accomplishments, according to the ...

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CDA Cares event provides more than $1.6 million in free care


SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association Foundation and the California Dental Association hosted a CDA Cares free dental clinic May 18-19 ...

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Soda and illegal drugs cause similar damage to teeth

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Drinking large quantities of carbonated soda could be as damaging to a person’s teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use. ...

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An interview with orthodontic appliance inventor Earl O. Bergersen

During the recent American Association of Orthodontists meeting in Philadelphia, orthodontic appliance inventor Earl O. Bergersen, DDS, MSD, presented ...

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