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ADA commends efforts to update Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health

The American Dental Association (ADA) has commended the federal agencies that announced an update is in the works to the 2000 Surgeon General’s Report on ...

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Dentsply Sirona Endodontics employees prepare to deliver donations to Youth Services Tulsa

TULSA, Okla., USA: Each year, Youth Services of Tulsa (YST) awards an organization or individual donor who has gone above and beyond to support youth in ...

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ADA Foundation challenge: Raise $125,000 in August 2018

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: This August, the ADA Foundation is rallying the dental community to raise at least $125,000 to improve access to oral health care for ...

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ADHA supports white paper on importance of oral healthcare as a benefit of Medicare

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: With the release of Oral Health America’s white paper, An Oral Health Benefit in Medicare Part B: It’s Time to Include Oral Health ...

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Registration is open for AO’s Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., USA: Heralding the home of the first modern root form dental implant placed and restored in the United States, the Academy of ...

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Crossroads and crosswords

When we switched from one dental software program to another, there were times when I wished I had “Shazam” for my brain. If you're not familiar, it’s...

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Webinar: Expert to offer a deep dive into digital dentistry

Creating occlusal guards and splints in-house is easier than ever, and 3-D printing and intraoral scanning are increasingly becoming the norm. Dental ...

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Kettenbach recognized as TOP 100 Innovator for 2018

At the 5th German Mittelstands-Summit (SMEs summit) on June 29 in Ludwigsburg, Kettenbach GmbH & Co. KG was recognized as a TOP 100 innovator for 2018. The ...

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105th annual National Dental Association meeting being held July 11 to 15

The 105th Annual Convention of the National Dental Association (NDA) is being held July 11 to 15 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The NDA, one of ...

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Remembering Dr. R. Chester Redhead

Dr. R. Chester Redhead peacefully passed away this past December. He was an energetic, omnipresent and charismatic young man. Graduating from Howard ...

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Oral Health America announces $500,000 commitment from Ivoclar Vivadent

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Oral Health America (OHA) is the recipient of a three-year, $500,000 commitment from Ivoclar Vivadent, including an annual $50,000 grant...

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In a joint venture, Henry Schein and Internet Brands form Henry Schein One

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. and Internet Brands, a KKR portfolio company, have announced the completion of a joint venture to form Henry Schein ...

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Survey respondents wary of robot dentists

An online survey regarding patients’ perceptions of robotic dentistry was one of many Embry-Riddle research projects to be presented during the 2018 ...

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ADHA holds 95th Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s 95th Annual Conference is jam-packed with activity. With more than 1,500 dental ...

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Cultural-competency lessons from dueling ‘Lady Liberties’ and candy-preference data

Our office has, in its staff room, what I like to call the “temptation table.” During the holidays, it is usually chock-a-block with sugar-laden treats....

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Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care receives third annual Henry Schein Cares Gold Medal

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. has announced that Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care — a Washington, D.C.-based humanitarian organization...

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American Academy of Periodontology and SUNSTAR award research grants

CHICAGO, Ill., US: The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently announced that members Hsun Liang Chan, DDS, MS, and Jeff C.W. Wang, DDS, DMSc, are...

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Meeting review: AGD 2018 in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La., USA: The Academy of General Dentistry is known for “education tailored to your needs,” which was good for those who gathered at the ...

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Meeting review: AAPD’s 2018 Annual Session in Honolulu

HONOLULU, Hawaii, USA: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s 2018 Annual Session was held May 24 to 27 at the Hawaii Convention Center, offering ...

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Microcopy: Singular focus sets burs as market leaders

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: Paul Tucker, five months into his new position as the CEO of Microcopy, is focused on increasing the company’s global presence by ...

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Meeting review: 2018 CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: A giant set of teeth, a huge toothbrush and what might be the biggest video display ever to be seen as a booth backdrop were all on ...

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Towards a healthy mouth with [BE YOU.]

Most of us know that proper brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride is the first step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Despite this, ...

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quip announces acquisition of Afora to open access to affordable dental care plans

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: quip, an oral health company known for making oral care more simple, accessible and enjoyable with its ADA-accepted electric ...

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‘Decoding Digital Dentistry’ to be offered in Washington, D.C.

The Southern and Northeast districts of the AAID will present “Decoding Digital Dentistry” June 8 and 9 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., with...

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Everything’s bigger in Texas, including AAID’s annual implant conference

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry is hosting its 67th annual conference in Dallas, from Sept. 26 to 29. From digital dentistry to hands-on ...

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Higuchi receives Nobel Biocare Branemark Osseointegration Award

Dr. Kenji W. Higuchi, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Spokane, Wash., is the 11th recipient of the Nobel Biocare Branemark Osseointegration Award. ...

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The best solution for IPR just got better

As a part of its mission to always provide dentists with only the best solutions for improved patient care, ContacEZ continues to refine, improve and expand...

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Preventing ledges and gouges

Inspired by the demand for both speed and safety with motorized IPR, ContacEZ has unveiled its latest product —SupraDisc safe-edged diamond disc. Designed...

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Meeting review: 2018 AAO Annual Session in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: The theme for the 2018 Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists was “A Capital Destination, a Monumental ...

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Changes in ABO certification: A scenario-based format

With the combination of: (a) external challenges and changes in the certification process by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO); (b) internal changes ...

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