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AO Orlando preview: Sinus floor bone graft

Twenty years after the watershed Sinus Consensus Conference of 1996, co-chaired by Leonard Shulman, Michael Block, Vincent Lacono and myself, we ...

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Anesthesia-free and drill-free deep decay removal

Applications and research on lasers in dentistry continue to expand, yet the Solea dental laser (Convergent Dental) is the first and currently the only ...

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Industry loses pioneer dental hygiene educator

MEDFORD, Mass., USA: Esther Wilkins, RDH, DMD, a Tufts University graduate and clinical professor of periodontology emerita, died on Dec. 12, 2016, at her ...

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Yankee Dental Congress includes three-day exhibit hall, lots of C.E.

BOSTON, Mass., USA: The exhibit hall at the 2017 Yankee Dental Congress, expecting to host more than 450 companies and organizations, will include a variety...

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Dr. Bradley Bale and Dr. Amy Doneen kick off OraVital webinar series

TORONTO, Ontario, CANADA: OraVital, The Oral Infection Experts, will kick off its 2017 KOL Access Webinar Series with two pioneers of the oral-systemic ...

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Dr. Carl Misch, implant dentistry pioneer, passes away

Dr. Carl Misch, co-founder of BioHorizons and founder of the Misch Institute, passed away on Jan. 3. Misch was a renowned American prosthodontist and was ...

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Vulcan becomes a BioHorizons Authorized Milling Center

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., USA: Vulcan Custom Dental, a custom prosthetic milling center, recently announced it has become a BioHorizons Authorized Milling Center, ...

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JADA explains need for new definition of oral health

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: An editorial in the December 2016 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) discusses the FDI Dental World ...

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Kerr celebrates 125th anniversary by highlighting outstanding dental professionals

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: To mark its 125-year anniversary, Kerr is putting the spotlight on the dental community through its #givingsmiles125 campaign, ...

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Solving how harmless bacteria become an unwelcome guest

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Researchers at the University at Buffalo have received a $239,000 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ...

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Training to become a scuba diver? Start at the dentist

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist’s office before taking their next plunge. A new pilot study found that 41 percent ...

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Something for everybody at Yankee Dental Congress

Yankee Dental Congress 2017 will be held from Jan. 25 to 29 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Meeting organizers describe the Yankee Dental ...

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AAID and foundation honor three outstanding clinicians

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry recognized three dentists with the highest awards given by the academy during its recently concluded 65th Annual ...

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Misch Institute brings its implant education program to the Glidewell International Technology Center

The Misch International Implant Institute recently introduced its acclaimed surgical training program at the Glidewell International Technology Center. ...

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Happy 90th birthday, Bernie Weissman!

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: It was an evening of joy on Dec. 2 as family, friends and colleagues got together at the Andaz Hotel in Midtown Manhattan to help ...

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Meeting Review: 2016 Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: At the 2016 Greater New York Dental Meeting, many different educational opportunities were offered to attendees — from seminars ...

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New NuSmile website expands capabilities

NuSmile Ltd. has launched an enhanced website designed for customer convenience and improved function. The new website’s key customer benefits include...

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With hardware and software design directly linked, Planmeca practices can achieve full digitalization

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: If you’re feeling like the complete digitization of dental practices is as elusive as the paperless office, think again. At the ...

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America’s ToothFairy announces leadership transition

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation recently announced the retirement of Fern Ingber, ...

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High-tech cabinetry keeps entire practice connected

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: When you think of the heart of your operatory, maybe your cabinetry isn’t what first comes to mind. And maybe that’s a ...

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Scientific American and Colgate-Palmolive publish ‘The Future of Oral Health’

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Scientific American Custom Media and Colgate-Palmolive Company hosted an offsite gathering Monday morning during the 2016 Greater New ...

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Henry Schein offers rich lineup of activities at New York meeting

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Here at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Henry Schein is holding a number of special events and is showcasing a wide range of ...

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Schick Dental: Showcasing the future of dental technology to an American audience

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: A record 42 German dental companies will be exhibiting their products and services at the upcoming Greater New York Dental Meeting ...

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Renfert: Making the dental technician’s work easy

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Renfert is one of a record 42 German dental companies exhibiting their products at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM). With ...

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Greater New York Dental Meeting offers educational opportunities

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Many educational opportunities are being offered at the 2016 Greater New York Dental Meeting. From seminars to workshops to live ...

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Interview: Sulzer Mixpac’s dosing, mixing and application systems

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: During the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Dental Tribune had the opportunity to interview Martina Strasser, global head sales ...

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Henry Schein announces new solutions and events designed to make delivery of care more efficient

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. has announced a range of new solutions and events to be featured during the Greater New York Dental Meeting, designed...

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PAW’s ‘tatooth’: Buccal aspect adventure connects hygienist with lab tech

Just prior to his retirement, my boss decided it was time do some farewell dentistry on me. Poor old #18 had been patched and repatched for years. The tooth...

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ADHA white paper looks at hygienist’s role in diagnosis

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a white paper that underscores the ability of the dental hygienist to perform dental ...

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Yankee Dental Congress sessions to address opioid addiction risk

Nearly 28,000 dental professionals and guests from across the U.S. are expected at what organizers describe the as New England’s largest dental ...

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