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Periodontists explain connection between periodontal disease and diabetes

MORGANVILLE, N.J., USA: November is American Diabetes Month, and the New Jersey Society of Periodontists (NJSP) would like patients and caregivers alike to ...

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Does your implant training hold up?

Until recently, implant dentistry was considered to be a therapy that was primarily provided by dental specialists, and, as such, training regulations were ...

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The evolution of sinus lift techniques

When Dr. O. Hilt Tatum performed his sinus lift technique in 1975, I wonder if he had any idea of how it would evolve or the controversies that would ...

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What does it mean to ‘do research’? (Part Two)

As Part 1 left off, the following outline and categories explain the differences between various research approaches: I) Quantitative research; II) ...

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Taking imaging to a new art

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: Where better to find the latest in imaging than in a place known for the most distinct imagery in the world? That’s ...

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Komet celebrates 90th year and a new logo

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: Komet Corp. hosted a breakfast at the San Francisco W Hotel during the recent ADA meeting in order to reveal the company’s...

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Education choices abound at ADA meeting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: There may not be such a thing as a free lunch, but at the ADA Annual Meeting there were plenty of free courses, and the schedule...

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New brush head helps you ‘get hold of oral health’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif, USA: Procter & Gamble (P&G) had quite a bit of news to share with the media during the recent ADA annual session, and Dental ...

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ADA holds 153rd Annual Session in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: The American Dental Association reported that more than 33,000 attendees from 83 different countries came to the city on the bay...

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Advances in teeth whitening

Dentistry’s primary concerns are establishing and maintaining optimal patient oral health. Our responsibilities include identification and control of ...

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English-only workplace language policies

As our country evolves and its citizenship becomes more diverse, questions regarding limitations on the language used in the workplace are becoming more ...

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A perfect body or a perfect smile?

MADISON, Wis., USA: Consumers say they would pay to fix their teeth before they would pay for weight loss help, according to new research from the American ...

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Community board honors dentists for supporting drug education in schools

QUEENS, N.Y., USA: Susan Seinfeld, district manager of Queens Community Board 11, and Eileen Miller, Health Committee chair, awarded Dr. Daniel Weinstein, ...

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3Shape opens new office near Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA: 3Shape continues to expand its presence around the globe with the opening of a new office in California. Located in Rancho ...

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ADA endorses Smiles for Life oral health curriculum

LEESBURG, Va., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced its official endorsement of “Smiles for Life,” the Society of Teachers ...

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AAID holds ‘provocative’ meeting in nation’s capital

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: At the 61st American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., main podium debates drew attendees as ...

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Clinical opinion: Well-thought-out simplicity leads to superior obturation

In light of recent research that clearly demonstrates the production of micro-fractures as a result of rotating NiTi instrumentation[1-4], we should take a ...

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Indiana University School of Dentistry receives grant

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) has awarded a grant to the Indiana University ...

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AMD LASERS to introduce new, 360-degree marketplace booth presence at ADA meeting

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., USA: AMD LASERS, a global leader in dental lasers and dental laser education, announced the introduction of a new booth presence ...

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Alphabet soup: What color is your dental sector?

A dilemma. We now have so many dental groups that we have almost run out of letters of the alphabet. As group after group abbreviates its name, we are at a ...

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Stone-age dental filling identified

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: A team of Italian and Australian researches appears to have found physical proof that restorative dentistry dates to the Stone ...

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Professor to launch dental clinic in Turkey to treat Syrian refugees

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: “We have friends in Syria who were visited by police because their son had attended a rally. When they told the police that their ...

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ICOI celebrates 40 years with insight into implant dentistry’s innovations, complications and controversies

ORLANDO, Fla., USA: For 40 years, the ICOI has been educating clinicians on implant dentistry, along with all the innovations, complications and ...

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Aribex produces 10,000th unit

Aribex, which describes itself as the worldwide leader in handheld X-ray technologies, has completed production of its 10,000th NOMAD handheld X-ray system....

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OrthoVOICE: It’s about ‘education, fun, giving back’

LAS VEGAS, Nev., USA: Enhanced social events and a focus on presenting outstanding clinical and entrepreneurial ideas in a fresh environment have attendees ...

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Handling problem employees

Problem employees. Their performance is unsatisfactory. They consume your time and create dissatisfaction for you and their coworkers. They show little ...

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Starting fresh in the Black Hills

Rich Mounce, DDS, recently relocated his endodontic practice from Vancouver, Wash., to Rapid City, S.D. In an interview, he discusses the move, a new ...

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Natural antibiotic could be added to dental products to combat tooth decay

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay. It is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into ...

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Direct mail, email or social media: What’s best in dental practice marketing?

You may have heard that the U.S. Postal Service is losing money. Evidently people aren’t sending as many letters through the mail, and more are paying...

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