July 26, 2021 | News

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently informed its members of the urgent threat posed by cyber attacks. Recent news, including the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline and other worldwide companies, demonstrates the devastating impact these attacks can have on an orthodontic practice, the AAO said.

July 21, 2021 | News

Vaccine incentives are less likely to convince Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine than a visit to their primary care physician, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,005 respondents reveals that 88 percent who went to a primary care physician before getting the vaccine (1,202 respondents) said their doctor’s advice was an instrumental factor in their decision.

July 14, 2021 | News

The American Dental Association recently released updated COVID-19 dental office procedures emphasizing need for hazard assessments. These new updated office procedures will help provide dentists with key information to consider as they asses COVID-19 workplace hazards and make decisions that are best for their individual practices, the ADA said.

July 12, 2021 | News

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and improve understanding of orofacial clefts and other conditions of the head and face. Worldwide, it’s estimated every 3 minutes a child is born with a cleft condition that can drastically affect their ability to breathe, eat and speak.

July 8, 2021 | News

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: In a clearly distinctive move to make perfect smiles easy and accessible, Aspen Dental Management Inc. (ADMI) is launching Motto, a new, clear aligner experience that does not force patients to choose between quality, affordability, convenience and expertise.

July 5, 2021 | News

Held every year in June, National Safety Month observes the importance of following safety guidelines in our daily lives. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, safety is more critical than ever, and a volunteer-based nonprofit, Operation Smile, is adapting its practices to ensure that children are still able to receive life-changing surgeries in a changed world.

July 1, 2021 | News

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. has announced the launch of the ProRepair Handpiece Portal, an online platform for dental professionals to submit a request for dental handpiece repairs, check the status of a repair once shipped and manage a personal handpiece profile.

June 25, 2021 | Events | News

The American Association of Orthodontists is holding its 2021 Annual Session completely online. It is the second year in a row AAO is conducting its annual gathering virtually, but next year the AAO is planning an in-person event.

June 24, 2021 | Events | News

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Orthodontics (HSO) is showcasing a lineup of products and solutions during the 2021 Annual Session of the American Academy of Orthodontics, taking place virtually from June 25 to 27.

June 24, 2021 | Events | News

ORLANDO, Fla., USA: FDC2021 is excited to offer the opportunity for dental professionals to meet face-to-face with 225-plus leading dental vendors at its in-person meeting, taking place June 24 to 26 (Thursday to Saturday) at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.

June 21, 2021 | News

PITTSTON, Pa., USA: We Supply America Project, a national campaign to champion what its creator, Dirk Beveridge, describes as the “noble calling of distribution,” will film a docuseries episode about Benco Dental on Thursday, June 24.

June 18, 2021 | News

Vatech, a global manufacturer of dental imaging devices, has reported the 20,000th sale of its EzRay Air. According to the company, the EzRay Air is the world’s first dental application of innovative CNT (carbon nano technology).

June 9, 2021 | Events | News

AUSTIN, Texas, USA: The world might look a little different since the last time the Academy of General Dentistry’s annual meeting was held, in July 2019, but the annual event itself promises to live up to and exceed all expectations.

June 8, 2021 | News

Join the Academy of General Dentistry on Saturday, June 12, to help celebrate the 2021 fellows, masters and lifelong learning and service recognition (LLSR) award recipients.

June 7, 2021 | News

AUSTIN, Texas, USA: If you’re looking for leading dental vendors showcasing the most current technologies and services in the field of general dentistry, you need to look no further than the exhibit hall at AGD2021, located in Exhibit Hall 3, Level 1 of the Austin Convention Center.

June 3, 2021 | News

PITTSTON, Pa., USA: Benco Dental, the nation’s largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, has finalized a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of ADI Mobile Health.

June 2, 2021 | News

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., USA: Glidewell has always focused on providing dental clinicians with superior solutions for patient care. Now, the largest dental lab in the country can also supply dentists with two devices proven effective at relieving their patients’ tension headaches and migraines: the NTI-tss Plus and the NTI OmniSplint, according to the company.

June 1, 2021 | News

IRVINE, Calif., USA: Glidewell has launched the BruxZir Zirconia Shade Guide, described as the world’s first shade-taking system designed specifically for BruxZir Zirconia dental restorations.