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Used woodwind and brass musical instruments harbor harmful bacteria and fungi

CHICAGO: Research has shown that playing a musical instrument can help nourish, cultivate and increase intelligence in children, but playing a used ...

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EDA co-founder Ina Pockrass presents at State of Green Business Forums

The Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA) co-founder Ina Pockrass presented at the prestigious 2011 State of Green Business Forums throughout the month of ...

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Get ready for the Hinman Dental Meeting

ATLANTA: The 2011 Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting — the 99th — will be held 
March 24 to 26 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Georgia World ...

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GC America’s MI Paste appears on ‘The Balancing Act’ during Children’s Oral Health Month

GC America announced that its MI Paste was one of the featured products on the Lifetime Network’s daily morning show “The Balancing Act.” ...

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Maxillofacial prosthesis: it can happen to anyone

Craniofacial reconstruction has been recorded throughout recorded history. Human beings have found the need to reconstruct missing or defective ...

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Dental malpractice prevention

Dental malpractice litigation is on the rise. Now more than ever, dentists need to practice risk management in order to avoid malpractice actions. Accurate ...

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Botox could prevent Bruxism

NEW YORK/LONDON: Botox is a protein derived from botulism toxin that is injected underneath the skin in order to minimize or smooth out lines and wrinkles ...

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iPad advances digital dentistry

For Dr. Ferencz, the latest technology has always driven quality patient care. As an early iPad adopter, he knew the device could launch a new era in ...

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Interview: “Seaweed can be found in many fluoridated toothpastes”

Dentist Dr Val Kolpakov from Michigan has an unusual hobby: He collects toothpaste. His collection is currently recognised as the largest in the world by ...

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Oral Health America holds anniversary gala

CHICAGO: Oral Health America held its 21st annual Gala and Benefit at Chicago’s Field Museum on Feb. 23, during the recent Midwinter Meeting. Founded ...

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Is rotary NiTi the new paradigm?

Does rotary NiTi deserve the title of a new paradigm? The definition of “paradigm” states that it represents a new fundamental model. In the ...

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GPS technology to map bat teeth

Biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have “mapped” the topography of bat teeth. The clever use of GPS technology has been ...

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America’s Toothfairy celebrates 5th anniversary

CHICAGO: Hundreds of dental industry leaders were on hand during the Midwinter Meeting as National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), known as...

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Successful single-visit molar endodontics

It was a great honor to be asked to do a live presentation at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. To perform molar endodontics, in a single visit, in front...

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Chicago Dental Society holds 146th Midwinter Meeting

CHICAGO: The Chicago Dental Society’s 146th Midwinter Meeting was held Feb. 24-26 at McCormick Place West in Chicago. The theme for the 2011 event was...

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Academy of Osseointegration to meet in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC: Recognizing implant dentistry’s global reach, the Academy of Osseointegration will introduce an International Symposium to highlight ...

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Dentists at risk for hearing loss

NEW YORK CITY: Everyone knows there are certain jobs that carry a risk for loss of hearing. Rock musicians come immediately to mind. So do construction ...

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Feel like you’re swirling the drain?

I shudder when dentists say to me, “I just don’t know what I would do without ‘so-and-so,’ she just makes this place run.” ...

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NADL honors David L. Brown with Vision Award

LAS VEGAS: The National Association of Dental Laboratories recently presented awards to several individuals, and David L. Brown was honored with the Vision ...

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NADL introduces 2011 President Jeff Stronk

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Jeff Stronk is co-owner of Treasure Dental Studio in Salt Lake City, Utah, a 20-person laboratory. He manages the implant department and ...

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SensAble expands European dental partner network with SILADENT, Innodema

SensAble Technologies, a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3-D modeling software and haptic devices, announced ...

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AGD offers tips on keeping a baby’s mouth healthy

CHICAGO: Parents are a child’s first teachers in life and they play a significant role in maintaining their child’s overall health. In ...

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Smiles Change Lives connects orthodontists with children in need

KANSAS CITY, MO: “I love to smile now. It’s just automatic,” exudes Carrie, a recent Smiles Change Lives program alumna. Now a beaming ...

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Sirona’s biogeneric software and inEos blue desktop scanner receive 2010 WOW! Awards

Two new products from Sirona Dental Systems have been named among 2010’s most innovative tools for the dental laboratory industry by the Journal of ...

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Regional hands-on training centers for Anew narrow body implants



Dentatus announces DMX Implants, a Dentatus division, formed to better meet the demands of its growing implant product lines. DMX Implants is ...

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SensAble launches new lab solutions in Germany

SensAble Technologies, a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3-D modeling software and haptic devices, recently ...

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How to eliminate shade-taking variables

As a technical advisor, I see a lot of extremes. Complicated full-mouth reconstruction cases with huge numbers of variables and challenges to solve ...

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Get ready for the 146th Midwinter Meeting in Chicago

CHICAGO: The Chicago Dental Society’s 146th Midwinter Meeting will be held Feb. 24-26 (Thursday through Saturday) at McCormick Place West in Chicago. ...

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Aribex CEO receives Utah Governor’s Medal for NOMAD Pro handheld X-ray

Recognitions continue to accumulate for the advances in radiography brought about by the NOMAD handheld X-ray system. On Jan. 19, D. Clark Turner, PhD, ...

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Kids in Africa get healthy smiles

GARDEN VALLEY, TEXAS: Mercy Ships, a global charity, is putting an international twist on bringing smiles to kids. Give Kids a Smile Day, observed the first...

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