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New research could bring relief to patients with dry mouth

LOUISVILLE, KY, USA: Researchers at the University of Louisville are currently working on a solution for patients whose salivary glands have been damaged or...

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Getting the nomenclature of endodontic mechanics right

Unless our language precisely describes what we want to accomplish when shaping canals, we can easily be led astray. For example, K-files, instruments ...

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AAE provides free root-canal treatment

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) provided root-canal treatment to 55 underserved patients during the Association’s ...

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American Board of Endodontics announces new officers, directors

SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA: The American Board of Endodontics (ABE) named new officers and confirmed one member to its board of directors during the recent ...

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Identifying and responding to the drug-endangered child

As drug use and abuse has risen throughout the United States, dental professionals find themselves faced with increasing requests to assist in the response ...

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Two-stage esthetic crown lengthening

A smile that is perceived as unattractive mars confidence, sociability and self-regard. For some patients, the lack of visual appeal stems in large part ...

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Oberman to lecture on how to prevent fraud in the dental office

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Stuart J. Oberman, Esq., who has extensive legal experience in representing dentists, has been invited to lecture at Boston ...

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International dental leaders gather in Boston

BOSTON, MA, USA: Recently, deans and vice presidents of dental institutions from around the world gathered at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) ...

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Retainer usage under investigation

CLEVELAND, OH, USA: Little has been written about retainer usage and subsequent patient compliance. For this reason, Prof. Manish Valiathan, Assistant ...

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Build brushing compliance with new ARM & HAMMER Spinbrush Glōbrush

Mon. 6. June 2011

How does a dental professional get tweens to brush for the recommended two minutes every time? New ARM & HAMMER® Spinbrush® GLŌBRUSH® Battery-Powered Toothbrush combines fun and ...

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ARM & HAMMER introduces new toothpaste with fluoride plus Liquid Calcium (ACP technology)

Mon. 6. June 2011

Now dental professionals can recommend new ARM & HAMMER® Complete Care™ Enamel Strengthening. This unique formula with Liquid Calcium® (ACP Technology) helps rebuild and strengthen ...

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DMX Implants announces the formation of education team

New York, NY, USA: DMX Implants is committed to hands-on training, and along with the Dentatus CDE Studies Institute, providing dental health professionals ...

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Interview: 'The philosophy of dental treatment is very important'

Dr. José Roberto Moura graduated from the University of Taubaté (Brazil) in 1983 with a specialty degree in Restorative Dentistry. He later ...

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Multimillion-dollar study on early-stage oral cancer underway

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada: Researchers from the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Faculties of Medicine, Science and Dentistry are leading a US$4.7 ...

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Sonicare AirFloss

Thu. 2. June 2011

Motivating patients to practice effective oral health-care habits at home can be one of the most challenging aspects of dentistry. What if you could provide them with an easy way to clean ...

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Orthopantomograph OP300

Thu. 2. June 2011

For the past 50 years, Instrumentarium Dental has been pioneering imaging systems designed for professionals, from the original Orthopantomograph® OP1 to the Orthopantomograph® OP300, one of ...

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VITA Easyshade Compact

Thu. 2. June 2011

Vident, a VITA company, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Patterson Dental for the sale of the VITA Easyshade Compact to dentists in North America. With the addition of the VITA ...

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HurriPAK Periodontal Anesthetic Starter Kit

Thu. 2. June 2011

HurriPAK™ is an alternative to local anesthetic injections prior to periodontal scaling and root planing or full-mouth debridement. This needle-free anesthetic kit may also be applied to the ...

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Anti-smoking concert held

NEW YORK, NY, USA: It was an exciting few weeks for the Russian American Dental Association (RADA) since the non-profit officially kicked off its annual ...

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Myofunctional therapy

Orofacial myology, or myofunctional therapy, is the treatment of an orofacial muscle imbalance, incorrect swallowing pattern, TMJ muscle dysfunction and/or ...

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Are you running with the ‘in’ crowd?

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. Understandably, it’s common for those with like interests, backgrounds and experiences to form ...

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Dentists sing praises of AMD LASERS

Lasers have been around for more than 50 years, but it wasn’t until AMD LASERS came onto the scene with its Picasso that the dental world was exposed ...

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Florida National Dental Convention to be held June 9-11

ORLANDO, FL, USA: The Florida National Dental Convention will be held June 9-11 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. ...

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JDIQ holds its 40th meeting

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA: Journées Dentaires Internationales du Quebéc (JDIQ) has come a long way from its humble beginnings back in the ...

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ADA teams with Dr Oz to answer oral health questions from the public

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) has joined forces with Sharecare, a new online resource that invites the public to submit ...

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Orascoptic introduces Freedom, dental industry’s first cordless LED headlight

Fri. 27. May 2011

After introducing the first LED light system to the dental market in 2005, Orascoptic, a true pioneer in lighting technology, is once again bringing ground breaking innovation to the marketplace to ...

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‘Bonjour Montreal!’ Canada’s largest annual dental meeting to be held

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA: A number of climatic regions merge in Montreal, giving the city its humid continental climate. This means that although May in ...

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GC America announces RESTORE Japan promotion

ALSIP, IL, USA: GC America has announced a promotion that will help the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. RESTORE Japan will feature ...

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ProPack SC Single Patient Kit

Wed. 25. May 2011

Anaheim, CA – SybronEndo, the leader in innovative endodontic products, is excited to announce the availability of the ProPack SC. ProPack single patient kits contain virtually all the ...

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