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Two sedation drugs for outpatient dental procedures compared for effectiveness

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The demand for outpatient dental procedures is increasing and, along with it, the requirement for sedatives that meet the needs of both...

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America’s Toothfairy Smile Drive to benefit thousands of at-risk children

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: The America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive will be held this February. Students united with America’s ToothFairy national youth ...

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Planmeca awarded for financial performance

HELSINKI, Finland: Kauppalehti, one of Finland’s largest financial newspapers, has named dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca a 2013 Achiever. The ...

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Developing clinician-focused solutions for practice success

As a company, Carestream Dental is based on three pillars that describe its distinguishing characteristics in the industry — workflow integration, ...

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Drive patient loyalty and profitability with online engagement management solution

A loyal community of patients is the foundation of any successful dental practice. Loyal patients keep their appointments and pay on time, give referrals ...

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Sky’s the limit for cloud-based dental practice management

Curve Dental, developer of Web-based dental software, is quickly becoming command central in the dental office by seamlessly integrating a growing range of ...

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AAID and its foundation honor dentists with awards

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The American Academy of Implant Dentistry recognized three dentists with the highest awards given by the academy during its recent 62nd...

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Florida girl receives an orthodontic scholarship

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., USA: When Caitlin Gully of Atlantic Beach grows up, she wants to be a television journalist. She recognizes the challenge of that ...

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Myofunctional orthodontics and myofunctional therapy

More than 100 years ago, and before Edward Angle, dentists realized they could move teeth into a more esthetic position by applying various mechanical ...

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Poor oral health tied to cancer-causing oral HPV infection

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Poor oral health, including gum disease and dental problems, was found to be associated with oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection,...

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AMD LASERS to direct-sell Picasso laser technology in Canada

TULSA, OKLA., USA: AMD LASERS, a global developer and manufacturer of dental lasers and provider of dental laser education, has announced that its Picasso ...

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Crest Oral-B continues Pros in the Profession awards program

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Crest Oral-B continues to recognize registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty with the third year of the ...

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Meisinger’s High Altitude Bone Management Winter Camp features world-renowned speakers

BEAVER CREEK, Colo., USA: From Feb. 5-8, the High Altitude Bone Management Winter Camp by Meisinger will take place for the fourth consecutive year. ...

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Open your eyes to the benefits of CBCT

The practice of dentistry requires us to have our eyes wide open to accurately assess vital structures and provide our patients with optimal outcomes. The ...

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Q-Implant Marathon: Hands-on courses for implant placement

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Continuing education in dental implantology has traditionally focused on theoretical aspects. However, since 2003, the Trinon Collegium...

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Yankee Dental Congress: ‘It all starts here’

BOSTON, Mass., USA: “It all starts here” is the theme at the 2014 Yankee Dental Congress, where an estimated 28,000 dental professionals are ...

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Research reveals new clues about the power of fluoride

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: In an advance toward solving a 50-year-old mystery, scientists are reporting new evidence on how the fluoride in drinking water, ...

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Job openings increasing for most dental workers, including hygienists (sort of)

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: According to the dental job board www.dentalcrossing.com, job opportunities for dental hygienists are “picking up greatly.”...

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Trackside partnership produces multiple winners

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: During a check-up at the Kentucky Racing Health Services Center (KRHSC), one patient is diagnosed with an abscessed tooth and another ...

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Sticking with Giomer hybrids for fillings and restorations

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Jack D. Griffin, DMD, has been using Shofu Dental Co. products in his St. Louis-area dental practice for more than 20 years, initially ...

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Yankee Dental Congress fills agenda with top speakers, programs

BOSTON, Mass., USA: Organizers of the 2014 Yankee Dental Congress are inviting dental professionals to join 28,000 expected attendees from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2...

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Barrier protection is critical in dental professionals’ gloves

While caring for their patients, dental and health care professionals are constantly exposed to bodily fluids that may carry viruses and other infectious ...

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Where prospective patients go to find a new dental care provider

When consumers fire up their web browsers, the vast majority of them start at a search engine. According to research from Pew Internet, 93 percent of online...

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Dental office joins U.S. Marines in war against poverty and illiteracy

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Dr. Arvind Philomin and Dr. Divya Adusumilli joined the U.S. Marines in a campaign to attack poverty and illiteracy through the U.S. ...

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Is it time to streamline your phone system?

RYE BROOK NY, USA: Broadview Networks, a provider of cloud-based business communications services, was selected to upgrade the David R. Brown, DDS, dental ...

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Don L. Waters of Brasseler USA is inducted into Savannah Business Hall of Fame

SAVANNAH, Ga., USA: Brasseler USA Chairman, President and CEO Don L. Waters was officially inducted into the Savannah Business Hall of Fame at the 14th ...

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AAO reminds families about changes in FSA rules

ST. LOUIS, Mo., USA: For families considering orthodontic treatment, using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) has traditionally been a great way to help pay ...

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Ultradent raises over 350,000 pounds of food for Utah Food Bank and Typhoon Haiyan victims

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, USA: Ultradent Products set a new record for its annual “Hunger Games”–themed food drive this year, raising 352,088 ...

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CDA Cares provides free treatment to underserved in San Diego area

SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: Hosted by the California Dental Association Foundation and CDA, the CDA Cares volunteer dental clinic at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in...

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Team Schein helps make holiday wishes come true for more than 1,000 children

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Holiday Cheer for Children, an annual initiative dedicated to brightening the holidays for children and families, will make holiday ...

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