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Curve Dental unveils new features for smartphones, tablets

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: If you are going to spend a busy day at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, it is a good idea to start the day off with a proper breakfast. ...

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Heroes for children

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: For friends and supporters of the National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy, it was time to celebrate during the ...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America expands partnership with America’s ToothFairy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ...

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State and regional board examinations of dental students’ performance, ethics and professionalism

Do dental students treat patients holistically and humanely during dental competency examinations? As student dentists progress through their education, ...

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University of Miami honors BIOMET 3i for collaborative support

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., USA: The University of Miami recently honored BIOMET 3i and a host of other organizations with a Heroes For Hope award, for ...

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Academy of General Dentistry names new executive director/CEO

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: John A. Thorner, JD, CAE, is the new executive director/CEO of the 38,000-member Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). “John brings ...

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The real state of endodontic instrumentation

While the quality of endodontic instrumentation and obturation are generally based on our final mesio-distal X-rays, we must not believe for a moment that ...

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No-flow flowables for ‘Beautifil’ restorations

That’s not a spelling error in the title. I have intentionally spelled it to mimic the name of the non-runny, non-flowable resin material I will ...

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Accuracy of technology for placing implants tested against cadaver measurements

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Preoperative planning and positioning are essential steps to avoid complications for the dental implant patients, such as damage to the...

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AAE Foundation offering $2.5 million to fund regenerative endodontic research

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Association of Endodontists and the AAE Foundation are seeking applications to support research to investigate regenerative...

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AGD offers tips for tots’ teeth

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: More than 16 million children in the United States suffer from dental decay, and research shows that many parents lack basic information...

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Meeting review: 2013 Yankee Dental Congress

BOSTON, Mass., USA: The 2013 Yankee Dental Congress was held Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The meeting was chock-full ...

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Best job of 2013: Dentist

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Based on comprehensive analysis of seven components thought to define the desirability of a profession, U.S. News & World Report ...

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February is Gum Disease Awareness Month

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) has declared war on gum disease in an effort to bring public attention to the ...

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Crest Oral-B is committed to hygienists

BOSTON, Mass., USA: Ask anyone from Crest Oral-B what is important, and they will likely tell you it’s partnering with hygienists to help them ...

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Yankee Dental Congress features plenty of educational offerings

BOSTON, Mass., USA: More than 400 courses are being offered at the 2013 Yankee Dental Congress. The Massachusetts Dental Society — in cooperation with...

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AACD 2013 to offer networking opportunities, camaraderie

MADISON, Wis., USA: For those who love attending dental conferences for the camaraderie and networking opportunities, AACD 2013 in Seattle will offer ...

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Stronger bone for oral surgery created by introducing microcracks

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an oral implant. Introducing microcracks ...

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Total Technology Solution: BIOLASE hands-on showcase includes all-new EPIC laser

BIOLASE, a leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor — and distributor of NewTom and 3Shape TRIOS technologies in North America — will ...

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2012: No shortage in toothbrush patents

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Forget the mousetrap. If you want the world beating a path to your door these days you might be better off trying to build a better ...

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Greater New York Dental Meeting attracts more than 53,000

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Final registered attendance numbers for the 88th annual Greater New York Dental Meeting came in at 53,481, of which 18,305 were ...

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Henry Schein disburses more than $1 million in relief in wake of Hurricane Sandy

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health ...

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Case report: ‘unidentified dental implant’ restoration

Ever since screw-shape implants were introduced in the 1970s, thousands of different types of implants have been placed in people’s mouths. With ...

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Endodontists to meet in Hawaii

CHGICAGO, Ill., USA: Each year, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) hosts the largest endodontic meeting in the world, with more than 3,500 ...

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Academy of General Dentistry unveils new website

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has launched a new, completely redesigned website at www.agd.org. “With refreshed content, ...

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AAID: The great debates

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: When the American Academy of Implant Dentistry planned its 2012 annual scientific meeting in Washington, D.C., the scientific program...

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Caplanis is elected president of AAID

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: The American Academy of Implant Dentistry elected Nicholas Caplanis, DMD, MS, of Mission Viejo, Calif., as president at its 61st ...

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Debt vs. success: Five steps to keep your career on track

Your journey as a dental professional begins with the hopes of having the best possible outcome. Yet once you are out of school, as many have experienced, ...

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Celebrating 100 years of dental hygiene 


DAYTONA, Fla, USA: Crest Oral-B recently launched a partnership with dental hygienists at CareerFusion, a dental professional career retreat, to gain a ...

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A review of the original Combination Technique and philosophy

During the 1960s, when the Begg lightwire and the Tweed edgewise were the mainstream techniques of orthodontic therapy, Dr. Maxwell Fogel and Dr. Jack ...

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