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Study: Alcohol consumption can have negative impact on gum health

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: In a recent study in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have adverse ...

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Aspen Dental brings smiles and relief to impoverished areas of Nicaragua

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Toothaches are painful, but imagine if there was no dentist around to treat them. That is part of everyday life for many people in ...

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Online course presents novel anterior restorative

LEIPZIG, Germany: A free webinar, to be presented by the Dental Tribune Study Club on July 30, will introduce a novel anterior restorative from the makers ...

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Leslie E. Grant named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women

ANNAPOLIS, Md., USA: Leslie E. Grant, DDS, MSPA, has been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by the Daily Record. The Daily Record began ...

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University of New England, KeyBank partner to combat provider shortage

PORTLAND, Maine, USA: For over a decade, oral health stakeholders and concerned residents in Maine have been developing a comprehensive plan to respond to ...

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Competition educates youth about the dangers of spit tobacco

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Oral Health America (OHA) is holding its 14th annual NSTEP (National Spit Tobacco Project) slogan contest. Teaming up with Little League...

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University of New England announces scholarship in memory of James B. Hanley

PORTLAND, Maine, USA: The University of New England community was deeply saddened by the death of James B. Hanley, DMD, dean of the College of Dental ...

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Henry Schein Dental participates in TeamSmile event during All Star Weekend

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Approximately 20 Team Schein Members participated in a TeamSmile event on Saturday, July 11, during Major League Baseball’s All ...

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Webinar: What to look for in a 3-D imaging solution

BIBERACH, Germany: With its large range of indications and improved possibilities for planning and diagnosis, 3-D imaging offers an interesting addition or ...

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Prosthodontist Brandon Stapleton embraces his purpose

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: As a child growing up in Prestonsburg, Ky., Brandon Stapleton, DMD, had unique jaw problems requiring surgery to correct his bite. His...

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Planmeca to hold Power of Digital Dentistry Conference

Registration is open for the Power of Digital Dentistry Conference, a first-ever conference bringing together Planmeca Romexis, Imaging and CAD/CAM Users. ...

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AAP to hold its 101st Annual Meeting in Orlando

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is set to hold its 101st Annual Meeting from Nov. 14 to 17 at the Gaylord Palms Resort ...

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Sweden & Martina hosts 13th Premium Day

PADUA, Italy: From 11 to 13 June, international implant manufacturer Sweden & Martina hosted its 13th Premium Day in Padua. The international congress ...

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Rhein’83 hosts first international congress in Bologna

BOLOGNA, Italy: Under the theme “Tradition and innovation of retentive systems”, Italian dental manufacturer Rhein’83 held its first ...

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Webinar: Expert introduces laser-supported periodontal treatment concept

LEIPZIG, Germany: A new webinar, to be presented by the Biolase Campus on July 15, will demonstrate a laser supported concept for periodontal therapy, ...

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Event recap: AGD Annual Meeting draws thousands to San Francisco

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: More than 3,000 people — including 1,500 dentists — attended the Academy of General Dentistry’s annual meeting, AGD ...

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CareCredit supports Give Kids A Smile Fund

COSTA MESA, Calif., USA: For the ninth consecutive year, CareCredit has donated $100,000 to the ADA Foundation (ADAF) Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Fund. The ...

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Webinar: Experts explain dental applications of 3-D printing

LEIPZIG, Germany: With the Objet260 Dental Selection 3-D printer from Stratasys, one can produce realistic models for a variety of dental and orthodontic ...

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Smile for a Lifetime seeks donors, will hold drawing for Super Bowl trip

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation is seeking donations to help change lives through the gift of a smile, and to drum up ...

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Great Lakes Orthodontics named Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award finalist

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Great Lakes Orthodontics was recently named as a finalist for the 2015 Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Association (BNBEA) Awards. In ...

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Call for abstracts: Academy of Osseointegration 2016 Annual Meeting

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), to be held Feb. 18-20 in San ...

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Open letter from AO to this year’s new dental graduates

Dear Grad, Congratulations on your tremendous accomplishment! We have learned a lot over the years as individual practitioners, professors and a collective ...

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Dr. W. Mark Donald installed as president of AGD

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: W. Mark Donald, DMD, MAGD, of Louisville, Miss., was installed as the president of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) during AGD ...

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Zimmer completes combination with Biomet

WARSAW, Ind., USA: Zimmer Holdings (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) has announced that, following the receipt of U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance, Zimmer has ...

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Henry Schein named Corporation of the Year by Hispanic healthcare executives

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. has been selected as the Corporation of the Year by the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE), a ...

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Toronto: A global approach to excellence for AACD 2016

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Next year, AACD 2016 is jumping the border — to Toronto. Already coming together, the lineup of progressive, innovative ...

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Students receive certificates in LGBT health and wellness competency

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: Last year, the first year it was offered, the University of Louisville LGBT Center awarded 26 certificates in LGBT health and wellness...

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ADHA supports new community water fluoridation recommendation

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the final Public Health Service (PHS) recommendation for the ...

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