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Sulzer acquires Geka, doubling size of mixing/applicator business unit

On July 1, Sulzer signed a binding agreement to acquire Geka GmbH, headquartered in Bechhofen, Germany. With the transaction, Sulzer is doubling the size of...

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Free webinar on zirconia ceramic implants

SILVER SPRING, Md., USA: Bioceramics in implantology are no longer limited to prostheses. Following in the footsteps of orthopedics, dental ...

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JOI offers updated glossary

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and Allen Press recently published the “JOI Glossary of Terms, 2016 Edition,” a specialized ...

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i-CAT FLX V-Series: A CBCT solution that can grow with your practice

Building on the success of its i-CAT FLX cone-beam 3-D imaging technology, i-CAT, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, launches the i-CAT FLX V-Series, the ...

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AAP headed for sunny SoCal

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will hold its 102nd annual meeting Sept. 10 to 13 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. This ...

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KaVo Kerr Group imaging brands announce second 3D University

Registration is open for the second 3D University (3DU), hosted by KaVo Kerr Group imaging brands Gendex, NOMAD, SOREDEX and Instrumentarium. 3DU is a ...

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Ortho programs incentivize the board exam as the ‘Gold Standard’ with preparatory support

Orthodontists are choosing to get board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (www.americanboardortho.com) at an earlier point in their career ...

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Flossing on the front pages

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: In response to recent news reports questioning whether scientific research supports oral health benefits associated with flossing, the ...

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Hinman’s first female general chairman steps into coveted role

ATLANTA, Ga., USA: The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting has named its first female general chairman in its 105-year history. Dr. Jane Puskas, a long-time ...

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Dental professor travels to Syrian refugee camps, treats more than 1,000 children

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Every few months, Othman Shibly performs what some consider to be a miracle. The Lebanese-born University at Buffalo dental professor ...

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Dentist leads fight against drug abuse at National Night Out fairs

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, a periodontist and dental implant surgeon from Bayside, N.Y., and president and founding sponsor of Foundation ...

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Schein hotline is open to support those affected by flooding in Louisiana

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. is reminding its customers that the Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians and ...

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A toehold in Europe leads to a global footprint

It seems logical that if the goal is international success, one of the steps toward growing a prosperous company would be to establish a strong presence in ...

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AcceleDent attributes its success to clinical evidence, high patient satisfaction

Now available in more than 3,000 orthodontic locations in North America, AcceleDent is being integrated into orthodontic practices in the United States and ...

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Historical overview of orthodontic education, from the beginning up to the 21st century (Part 4)

In 2002, 300 full-time faculty positions were unfilled, and an additional 200 to 600 new faculty members would be needed every year thereafter (Trotman, ...

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AO: Expanding practice guidelines

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The edentulous maxilla often presents with a range of challenges and solutions that can be difficult for individual clinicians to ...

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Dentist leads fights against pandemic drug abuse

BROOKLYN, N.Y., USA: Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, a periodontist and dental implant surgeon from Bayside, N.Y., and president and founding sponsor of Foundation ...

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Upper and lower dentures on Rhein83 components

In this clinical case are illustrated in a very schematic way some stages of the realization of an upper and lower overdenture on eight implants, four on ...

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AAID releases comprehensive implant dentistry benchmarking study

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry recently announced the release of the first benchmarking study for the implant dentistry practice in the United ...

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Back-to-school to-do list: Schedule a dental exam

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: As children prepare for the start of a new school year, a dental exam should be on the to-do list, according to University of ...

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AO reveals recipients of OF Research Grants

Recipients of the 2016-2017 Osseointegration Foundation (OF) Research Grants were announced at the Academy of Osseointegration’s 2016 Annual Meeting ...

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Nash Institute launches new website

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: The Nash Institute for Dental Learning, based here, recently launched its new website, located at www.thenashinstitute.com. The site ...

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Central details: Smile renewed with esthetic Obsidian crown

In the anterior region where esthetics are paramount, certain complications can preclude the use of all-ceramic material. The task then becomes finding a ...

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AAID: August is Dental Implant Month

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Dental implants are often the best treatment for missing teeth and are the closest you can get to a healthy, natural smile, according ...

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Power-driven acceleration with Propel’s Excellerator PT

The patient goal of shortening orthodontic treatment time is not new. It has only been in the last several years that orthodontists have had practical, ...

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More than 4,000 veterans are back on the road to a healthy mouth

SYRACUSE, N.Y., USA: More than 4,000 veterans are back on the road to a healthy mouth, thanks to what is believed to be the largest single-day oral health ...

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Universities, business partner to advance oral health care in East Africa

Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) are collaborating with the University of Nairobi, Unilever East Africa and the Columbia Global ...

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Neutrophil and cancer cell ‘crosstalk’ underlies oral cancer metastasis

An abnormal immune response or “feedback loop” could very well be the underlying cause of metastases in oral cancers, according to Dr. Marco ...

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Caller ID is so last century

As you read this, established and potential new patients are calling your front desk. They all want the same thing: to get quick and professional answers to...

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