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Yankee Dental Congress 36 to be held in Boston

Yankee Dental Congress 36 will be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Jan. 26 to 30, Wednesday through Sunday. The exhibit hall will be ...

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AACD offers dental students the chance to attend scientific session for free

MADISON, Wis.: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is offering several scholarships to dental students so they can attend the AACD’s Annual ...

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Most-current dental implant topics at Dentium USA’s 2010 World Symposium

CYPRESS, CA, USA: Dentium USA, a premier manufacturer of dental products developed by clinicians for clinicians, recently hosted its seventh annual Dentium ...

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ADA applauds HHS action on recommended fluoride level in drinking water

WASHINGTON, DC: The American Dental Association (ADA) has commended federal agencies for recalibrating the ratio of fluoride to water that they consider ...

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Systemic and dental factors affecting the prognosis of teeth

The greatest challenge in treatment planning is to assign a predictable accurate prognosis. In the era of evidence-based dentistry, outcome studies have ...

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Koelbl appointed dean of new College of Dental Medicine at University of New England

PORTLAND, MAINE: University of New England (UNE) President Danielle N. Ripich, PhD, has announced the appointment of the new Dean of the College of Dental ...

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Water Street acquires OraPharma

CHICAGO, IL, USA: Water Street Healthcare Partners announced that it has acquired OraPharma from Johnson & Johnson. Water Street, a strategic private ...

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Relief group seeks dental assistants for mission to Nicaragua

NEW YORK CITY: International Medical Alliance (IMA), a non-profit group based in Rancho Mirage, Calif., is seeking two registered dental assistants for an ...

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The missing systems: Reach your practice potential and achieve continuous growth

Most dentists will say, “I have good systems.” However, are they the right systems? Inefficient and outdated systems create a no-win situation ...

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New York City dental practice offers tips for a healthy smile in the new year

NEW YORK CITY: Patients who want to protect their teeth, gums and smile in 2011 would do well to watch their weight, exercise, not smoke, keep track of ...

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US regulators back down on dental amalgam issue

NEW YORK, NY, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: The US government should review its existing amalgam regulations, an advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration ...

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The temporary dilemma

Across the United States, full-time hygiene positions are difficult to come by for the unemployed hygienist. This situation leads many hygienists to rely on...

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American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine honors Diplomates of ABDSM

MIAMI: The latest issue of Dialogue, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine’s publication, honors the Diplomates of 2010 for the American Board...

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Arizona Dental Association honored for its efforts to reduce smoking

The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) received a Health Leadership Award on Nov. 18 from Arizonans Concerned About Smoking. The award recognizes the ...

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‘Trifles go to make perfection and perfection is no trifle’ — Michelangelo

The mouth is a harsh environment to work in. Teeth are small and aligned next to one another in a dark, wet environment. The gum tissue, cheeks and tongue ...

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Improve production, profitability and your quality of life!

In many practices, the amount of treatment diagnosed that remains unscheduled is huge, often exceeding six months of normal production. Case acceptance in ...

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Laboratory communication: Is it possible to achieve minimal to no adjustment bonding appointments?

Adjustment-free appointments are actually possible and can be routine. Delivering veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and partial dentures with very ...

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‘Do you see me?’ Pediatric patients require a unique touch

As Thanksgiving host for my family one year, I was rushing around like a maniac finding space for casseroles, juggling desserts and corralling extra chairs....

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Pikos Implant Institute moves to Florida resort

World renowned oral surgeon and educator Michael A. Pikos, DDS, has chosen the highly acclaimed Safety Harbor Resort and Spa as the new home for The Pikos ...

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Crocker Ventures acquires TMJ Implants

Crocker Ventures has acquired TMJ Implants of Golden, Colo., the leading manufacturer of implants for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ...

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Botox can optimize the cosmetic appeal of dental implant surgery, expert says

BOSTON: A significant majority of dental implant patients are older with facial aging and their dentists may need to consider the benefits of rejuvenation ...

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SLActive improves compatibility, JOI reports

Dental implants have offered a successful way to restore teeth for more than 20 years. New challenges for improving the process include shortening the time ...

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A tribute to Dr Leonard I. Linkow: A guiding light

NEW YORK CITY: It is said that America became great because of the ability of Americans to think creatively or, as the expression is used, outside of the ...

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SensAble Technologies names Core 3D as worldwide authorized milling center

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

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California dentists honor Irvin B. Silverstein, DDS

Sacramento, Calif. —Irvin B. Silverstein, DDS, MS, was awarded the 2010 California Dental Association Foundation Humanitarian Award for his dedication...

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Screw-retained, implant-supported fix partial denture (FPD)

A screw-retained implant-supported fixed partial denture (FPD) has certain physical advantages. However, according to several studies they require precise ...

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Sirona’s CEREC CAD/CAM and CEREC AC CAD/CAM Systems honored with technology awards

Sirona Dental Systems, the company that pioneered digital dentistry 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, was ...

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‘Help! Things have got to change!’

You want to change your practice. You know that you need to change the culture, the systems, perhaps even the staff. You have the desire, but desire alone ...

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Hygienist Ann Benson receives Pros in the Profession honor

CINCINNATI: Crest Oral-B recently named Ann Benson the first recipient of its new Pros in the Profession award for registered dental hygienists who go above...

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