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Keep the economic crunch from biting your practice

As many of us have observed or experienced firsthand, the economy isn’t doing so great these days. Patients are delaying treatment. They are looking ...

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Fiscally fit: Tax breaks and limited-time laws make 2009 the right time to invest in your practice

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on 17 February with some of the best benefits having limited remaining time ...

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Milestone Scientific expected to get patent for handpiece used in its STA System

NEW YORK, NY and PISCATAWAY, NJ: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a notice of allowance to Milestone Scientific for its U.S. patent ...

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Periodontists to meet in Boston

NEW YORK, NY and BOSTON, MA, USA: The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will hold its 95th Annual Meeting 12–15 September at the new Boston ...

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TV personality Jennie Garth teaches kids about oral health

LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY, USA: Jennie Garth, who is known to millions of television viewers from her appearances on the popular programs 90210 and ...

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There was plenty to learn at AGD’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD, USA: Those who attended the Academy of General Dentistry’s 57th Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held recently at the Baltimore ...

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ADA continues to monitor proposals for health care reform

NEW YORK, NY/WASHINGTON, DC, USA: As Congress prepared to adjourn for its summer recess, the American Dental Association was taking a wait-and-see approach ...

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Nanotech makes fillings last longer

Augusta, GA, USA: A US research project is currently investigating a new technique that may extend the longevity of dental fillings. Dr Franklin Tay, ...

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Dentist helps save girl with special health challenges

NEW YORK, NY and GRAND RAPIDS, MI, USA: Sometimes dental treatment can be a matter of life or death. Just ask Dr Brian Nylaan of Grand Rapids, MI, who ...

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Align Technology and Ormco end patent dispute, plan to collaborate

SANTA CLARA, CA, USA: Align Technology, manufacturer and marketer of Invisalign, has reached a settlement with Ormco Corp., a subsidiary of Danaher Corp., ...

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New lab specializes in digital dentistry

NEW YORK, NY and CHARLOTTE, NC, USA: A new lab specializing in digital dentistry — DENTATRUST — has opened in Charlotte, NC. The lab, founded by...

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Hex-Lock Short Abutment and Restorative System

NEW YORK, NY and CARLSBAD, CA, USA: Zimmer Dental, a provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, recently announced...

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Dental students and faculty gain live remote access to ADA Annual Session courses

NEW YORK, NY and CHICAGO, IL, USA: Dental students and faculty who would like to partake in advanced educational opportunities but who lack the resources to...

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Pest control in gums gardening: Locally applied antimicrobials as adjuncts to nonsurgical periodontal therapy

Success in gardening depends partially on pest control. The use of chemicals to inhibit pest growth often yields a healthier crop. Periodontal therapy is to...

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New Universal SurgiGuide from Materialise Dental is compatible with all implant systems

NEW YORK, NY and GLEN BURNIE, MD, USA: Materialise Dental, a company that offers a range of products and services to implant professionals and their ...

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Dentist says xylitol prevents caries

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Aside from regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups, a good way to prevent caries is to chew gum sweetened with xylitol, a Florida...

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Children on Medicaid receive less care for cleft lip and palate

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Children with cleft lip and/or palate experience significant differences in obtaining dental care depending on the type of insurance...

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Five more of the top 10 reasons why associateships fail

The ‘American Dream’ is still to own a home. The ‘Dentist’s Dream’ continues to be the ownership of a practice. Thirty years ...

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‘To elevate dentistry around the world …’

In an interview with Dental Tribune America, Dr Sam Kherani, president of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics, discusses the ...

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Enhancing teamwork through ‘team play’

Teams are becoming increasingly important in today’s organizations. Whether they are striving to improve quality, increase efficiency or focus on ...

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Informatics and IT in dentistry: a look forward (part two)

In this article, we conclude the interview Dr John O’Keefe, editor of the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, conducted with Dr Titus ...

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VOCO America introduces Bifix QM self-adhesive resin cement

Not all self-adhesive resin cements are created equal. According to VOCO America, many of the first generation self-adhesive cements had a lack of stability...

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3M ESPE expands digital scanner system

ST. PAUL, MN, USA: After debuting with a regional rollout, the 3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. is now available to dentists nationwide. ...

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Institute for Oral Health to hold meeting in San Jose

NEW YORK, NY and SAN JOSE, CA, USA: The Institute for Oral Health will host its fourth annual national conference, Defining Quality in Oral Health Care, at ...

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Dental CAD/CAM technology offers productivity, increases worldwide

NEW YORK, NY, USA and VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA: CAD/CAM technology is undisputedly one of the most important developments in dentistry today. Especially on the...

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A great smile makes you appear smarter, more successful

CHICAGO, IL, and NEW YORK, NY, USA: It’s no surprise that an improved smile can make a person appear more intelligent, successful and attractive. ...

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Danaher's Knisely announces retirement

Danaher Corporation announced today that Philip W. Knisely, Executive Vice President, has decided to retire from Danaher effective as of the end of 2009. ...

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Orofacial myology practitioners will meet in San Diego

NEW YORK CITY, NY and SAN DIEGO, CA, USA: The International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) will hold its 38th annual convention 16–18 October...

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Nominations sought for Office Manager of the Year Award

NEW YORK CITY, NY, and RED BANK, NJ: Does your practice have an exceptional office manager? Someone who makes your workday fly by with ease, someone who ...

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FDA says mercury dental fillings not harmful

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The US Food and Drug Administration said silver-coloured dental fillings that contain mercury are safe for patients, reversing an ...

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