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New Partners: Temrex and Hoffmann Dental

BERLIN, Germany, and FREEPORT, N.Y., USA: The American dental manufacturer Temrex and the German Hoffmann Dental Manufaktur recently announced a ...

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Curve Dental unveils new features for smartphones, tablets

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: If you are going to spend a busy day at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, it is a good idea to start the day off with a proper breakfast. ...

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Heroes for children

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: For friends and supporters of the National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy, it was time to celebrate during the ...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America expands partnership with America’s ToothFairy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ...

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State and regional board examinations of dental students’ performance, ethics and professionalism

Do dental students treat patients holistically and humanely during dental competency examinations? As student dentists progress through their education, ...

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University of Miami honors BIOMET 3i for collaborative support

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., USA: The University of Miami recently honored BIOMET 3i and a host of other organizations with a Heroes For Hope award, for ...

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Academy of General Dentistry names new executive director/CEO

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: John A. Thorner, JD, CAE, is the new executive director/CEO of the 38,000-member Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). “John brings ...

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The real state of endodontic instrumentation

While the quality of endodontic instrumentation and obturation are generally based on our final mesio-distal X-rays, we must not believe for a moment that ...

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No-flow flowables for ‘Beautifil’ restorations

That’s not a spelling error in the title. I have intentionally spelled it to mimic the name of the non-runny, non-flowable resin material I will ...

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Accuracy of technology for placing implants tested against cadaver measurements

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Preoperative planning and positioning are essential steps to avoid complications for the dental implant patients, such as damage to the...

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AAE Foundation offering $2.5 million to fund regenerative endodontic research

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Association of Endodontists and the AAE Foundation are seeking applications to support research to investigate regenerative...

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AGD offers tips for tots’ teeth

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: More than 16 million children in the United States suffer from dental decay, and research shows that many parents lack basic information...

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Meeting review: 2013 Yankee Dental Congress

BOSTON, Mass., USA: The 2013 Yankee Dental Congress was held Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The meeting was chock-full ...

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Best job of 2013: Dentist

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Based on comprehensive analysis of seven components thought to define the desirability of a profession, U.S. News & World Report ...

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February is Gum Disease Awareness Month

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) has declared war on gum disease in an effort to bring public attention to the ...

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Crest Oral-B is committed to hygienists

BOSTON, Mass., USA: Ask anyone from Crest Oral-B what is important, and they will likely tell you it’s partnering with hygienists to help them ...

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Recycling dental waste into marketing

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: An upcycling and recycling pioneer called TerraCycle runs a free recycling fundraiser to collect what otherwise would be non-recyclable...

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DoWell focuses on quality and customer satisfaction

Since 2006, DoWell Dental Products has been growing rapidly in the dental industry. With its commitment to quality, many oral surgeons, periodontists and ...

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From intraoral scan to final custom implant restoration

This case demonstrates the optical scanning of Inclusive Scanning Abutments (Glidewell Laboratories; Newport Beach, Calif.) utilizing the iTero digital ...

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What is pragmatic research?

As my last two editorials concentrated on research, it would be fitting to present another research matter known as pragmatic research, which is certainly ...

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$3,500 is raised for cancer research

DENTSPLY Professional recently presented a $3,534 check to the American Cancer Society on behalf of its associates and customers. This is the second ...

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Making general anesthesia an affordable option for pediatric dental care

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: In some situations, general anesthesia is the best option for pediatric dental patients undergoing treatment. However, the cost of such...

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Evidence insufficient to recommend antibiotics for joint replacement patients who undergo dental procedures

ROSEMONT, Ill., USA: The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Dental Association (ADA) found that there is insufficient evidence...

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The investment tax landscape: Countdown to 2013

In December 2010, Congress extended the so-called Bush-era tax cuts by passing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act ...

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3Shape announces official launch of TRIOS for sales in North America

3Shape, a global leader in 3-D scanning technologies and CAD/CAM software for dental applications, declares “all systems go” for nationwide ...

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Dr. Tarun Saini joins board of MASO

BALTIMORE, Md., USA: The Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO) recently welcomed a new member to its board of directors. Dr. Tarun (Ty) Saini of ...

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Tooth positioning appliances: An orthodontist’s experience

I’ve been actively involved with early treatment ever since I first saw Jim McNamara in the early 1980s. Since that time, I’ve seen a lot of ...

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‘Shave the Shore’ campaign exceeds goal of $20,000

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., USA: Lanmark360’s “Shave the Shore” campaign recently exceeded its fundraising goal by raising more than $20,000 ...

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Father-son orthodontics team serves New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Father-son duo Dr. Terry Sobler and his son, Dr. Ian Sobler, together make up Sobler Orthodontics, which has been providing ...

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World Dental Relief founder earns humanitarian award

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Leading nearly 200 mission trips in 56 countries during his career, from Mexico to Africa, Southeast Asia and the Amazon jungle, Dr. ...

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Dental Tribune U.S. No. 8, 2025