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AACD launches ‘Your Smile Becomes You’ website

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the world’s largest non-profit membership association dedicated to the art and...

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Companies launch new products at CDA meeting

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: The exhibit hall floor at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry has long been a preferred venue for dental companies to launch...

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University of Tennessee College of Dentistry installs digital extraoral imaging system

ATLANTA, Ga., USA: Students, residents and faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry will now have access to new, ...

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Dr. Tapan N. Koticha receives Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., USA: BIOMET 3i and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation recently announced that Dr. Tapan N. Koticha is the winner of...

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New grafting procedure for oral implantation

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: A goal of current oral surgery is not merely to replace a problematic tooth, but also to keep the supporting tissue structure of the ...

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Dr. Peter M. Loomer named perio chair at NYUCD

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, an internationally recognized authority in the fields of periodontology and implant dentistry, has been ...

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Screenings for chronic diseases could save the U.S. healthcare system millions

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Screenings by dentists for the most common chronic medical diseases could save the American health care system as much as $102.6 million...

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Strength, esthetics drive selection of restorative material in unusual case

In the esthetic restorative material arena, Ivoclar Vivadent once again has found an ideal niche with its IPS e-max lithium disilcate product. The ...

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3 reasons your website should be optimized for mobile users

As of January 2014, 58 percent of adults Americans owned a smartphone.[1] With the continued advancements in cellular networks and expanded device ...

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MouthMobile takes dentistry to underserved

NEW YORK, N.Y. USA: Living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, it would be easy to assume that access to dental care isn’t a problem in ...

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Utilizing a digital workflow for provisionalization

Today’s digital impression technology enables dentists to create a virtual, computer generated replica of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth ...

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Expert advises on color determination and color matching for direct restorations

LEIPZIG, Germany: Easy, quick and reliable color determination and color matching for direct restorations will be demonstrated in a free webinar presented ...

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Florida meeting focuses on treatment planning, more

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The Florida National Dental Convention, hosted by the Florida Dental Association, will take place June 12 to 14 at the Gaylord Palms ...

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Myobrace System: An evolution in orthodontics

Many have now accepted The Myobrace System is peerless in terms of the potential to cajole the orofacial muscles into widening arches and allowing good ...

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Analyze adult snoring carefully

Snoring in an adult is considered to be a most important symptom that is strongly associated with daytime sleepiness, inattention, restlessness while ...

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Ortho Classic names Dr. Thomas Pitts as new executive clinical director

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Ortho Classic, a leading supplier of high-quality orthodontics products distributed in 85 countries, has announced that Dr. Thomas R. ...

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Meeting review: 114th AAO annual session

NEW ORLEANS, La., USA: This year’s AAO annual session offered a bevy of educational sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to gather knowledge and...

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Hu-Friedy opens state-of-the-art dental product showroom

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Hu-Friedy, a manufacturer of dental instruments and products, officially opened its new dental showroom at its West Campus facility in ...

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AAE meeting gets under way in nation’s capital

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., USA: Several thousand endodontists are gathered at the Gaylord National resort, located just outside Washington, D.C., for the AAE ...

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24th annual OHA event raises record amount for vulnerable Americans 

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Oral Health America (OHA) said that its 24th Annual Gala & Benefit, held recently, was the most successful in the ...

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The decision to be exceptional

If you want to make sure your patients receive an exceptional experience from the day they decide to call your practice to the day their treatment ends, you...

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At AAO meeting, Ormco conducts a debate for the ages

NEW ORLEANS, La., USA: At this year’s AAO Annual Meeting, Ormco Corp. offered what had to be one of the liveliest — and funniest — booth ...

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Take your practice into the matrix

Most orthodontic practices have a well-established and growing set of reports that look at their business from multiple angles. With every software update, ...

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Sesame Communications helps AAO expand ‘My Life. My Smile.’ brand

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Sesame Communications, a provider of cloud-based solutions to help orthodontists accelerate new patient acquisition and build patient ...

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New York dental group travels to Cuba on humanitarian trip

QUEENS, N.Y., USA: The Fialkoff Dental Study Club, founded by Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, a New York periodontist and dental implant specialist, traveled to Cuba ...

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Hinman awards $400,000 in scholarships and gifts to dental education programs

ATLANTA, Ga., USA: The Hinman Dental Society awarded scholarships and gifts to dental education schools and programs totaling $400,000. Included in the ...

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How well do you know your practice’s business fundamentals?

Pop quiz: Do you know — right now — the biggest pulse points affecting your business in 2014? If your answer is “Sure, I can figure that ...

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Smile for a Lifetime Foundation thanks Ormco Corp. for its fund-raising efforts

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Smile for a Lifetime Foundation recently thanked Ormco Corp., a manufacturer and provider of orthodontic technology and services, for ...

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