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A Durian a day keeps caries away, research from Asia suggests

LAS VEGAS, Nev., USA: A sugary gel found on the thorn-covered husks of the Durian fruit is currently under observation by researchers for its potential to ...

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AMED goes virtual for 10th anniversary

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Ready to take a closer look at the benefits of getting a closer look at everything you’re doing in the operatory? The perfect ...

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Is there new hope for periodontal patients?

As clinical dental hygienists, we want our patients to be as healthy as possible. This means having the skills and knowledge to treat them as effectively as...

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AAIP and ADIS meet in Jamaica

The American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP) joined with its affiliates, Atlantic Dental Implant Seminars (ADIS) and the Linkow Implant Institute, ...

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Adult orthodontics: a new myofunctional appliance system

Many adults have poorly aligned teeth and would like orthodontic treatment. Some may already have had braces previously and have seen their teeth crowd up ...

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Hand-held X-ray technology is convenient and safer than ever

At the end of the 19th century, when researchers developed the first X-ray machine, they knew it posed potential danger. Due to leakage from X-ray tubes, ...

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Go ahead, tell ’em what you really think

“It all comes down to communication.” Those immortal words have been used to describe success or failure in business, on the playing field and ...

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Interview: ‘An online presence is not a luxury anymore’

In an interview with Dental Tribune, Dr. Sean Fahimi, president of Solution21, a website design and marketing company, discusses the importance of having an...

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AAE to hold Fall Conference in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA: As the economy struggles to right itself, many dentists feel a strain on their practices. To help endodontists establish themselves as...

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Young NASCAR fans receive free dental treatment and education

CHARLOTTE, NC, USA: The American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile program, Henry Schein Inc. and 3M ESPE are teaming up to put good oral health ...

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Clinical and diagnostic advantages using the PreXion 3-D cone-beam imaging system

For nearly 100 years, dentists have relied on 2-D radiographic imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning. With the 1999 introduction of cone-beam ...

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ADA statement calls for repairing the tattered dental safety net

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The American Dental Association recently released the second in a series of papers that examine the challenges and solutions to ...

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MetLife Foundation to support oral health programs for kids in the U.S. with $1.1 million in funding

NEW YORK, NY, USA: In an effort to promote the importance of oral health care and the importance of teaching children and their families proper ...

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Halloween is busiest night of year for the Toothfairy

CHARLOTTE, NC, USA: Halloween is just around the corner, and the Toothfairy’s nightmare is about to begin. Believe it or not, Halloween is the busiest...

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University of New England has Maine’s first accredited masters of public health degree

PORTLAND, MAINE, USA: The University of New England (UNE) has announced that its masters of public health program has received accreditation from the ...

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Automate increasing your cosmetic revenue

In today’s economy, it has become increasingly difficult to increase cosmetic production. Because most cosmetic procedures are paid for with ...

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Health reform expected to polish dental industry

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Through 2016, the dental industry will benefit from positive demographic trends, an improving economic environment and greater access to ...

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Seil sued again by Sulzer over patent fridgement of mixing tips

NEW YORK CITY, USA/HAAG, Switzerland: The Swiss company Sulzer Mixpac has filed another lawsuit at a U.S. District Court in New York against the Seil Global...

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Philips divests Discus unit to SybronEndo

CULVER CITY & ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: SybronEndo has announced that it has acquired the endodontic business unit from Discus Dental, a U.S. dental company...

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Harry J. Bosworth Co. is celebrating 100 years

Skokie, IL, USA: The Harry J. Bosworth Co. is celebrating a century of providing the dental community with quality materials and service. Harry himself ...

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Oral Health Summit to be held in Maryland

Baltimore, MD, USA: Officials from the Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC) and the Santa Fe Group, along with United States Congressman Elijah Cummings,...

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Calnon is named president of the ADA

CHICAGO, IL, USA: William R. Calnon, DDS, who practices general dentistry in Rochester, N.Y., is the 2011-2012 president of the American Dental Association ...

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Increase profits, improve case acceptance and experience the alternative to third-party financing

DentalBanc has designed a solution to help dentists offer monthly payment options to their patients without creating extra work for their staff. As an ...

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Oxford temp: a provisional crown and bridge material

The role of dental restorations used for provisional and indirect restorative procedures has changed dramatically in the past several years. These ...

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Organizers are preparing for Yankee Dental Congress 2012

BOSTON, MA, USA: Do you have plans for Jan. 25–29, 2012? Well you will after reading what Yankee Dental Congress 2012 has to offer next January at the...

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MIS Implants hosts global meeting

TEL-AVIV, Israel: MIS Implants Technologies continues to offer its existing and new clients valuable products and service. For close to eight years, the ...

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Dental professionals ‘strike it rich’ at ADA meeting in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA: As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But don’t tell that to the 28,000 dental professionals from 79 different...

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Keystone has a medal-winning mouthguard

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA: Ever see them play water polo? Well, let’s just say in can get a little rough. Just ask Brittany Hayes, who won a silver medal at ...

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Guru patient communication suite increases case acceptance

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA: Have you ever tried to explain the pros and cons of bridgework vs. an implant to a patient with a missing tooth, only to be met with a ...

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Smiles guaranteed

Eagle Pass Heliskiing flies out of Revelstoke, British Columbia, and visitors enjoy some of the most beautiful terrain in all of Canada. I can honestly say ...

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