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America’s ToothFairy receives grant to expand youth oral health mentoring program

CHARLOTTE, N.C.,USA: The DentaQuest Foundation has awarded a grant of $369,500 to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ...

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Curriculum is changing for today’s instructors

For each graduating resident, career decisions come down to determining which environment is best suited to his or her personality with regard to ...

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10 tips for a patient-focused website

Your dental practice’s website is the online “face” for your business. You want it to reflect your capabilities and your philosophy. But ...

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ZEST Anchors teaches ICOI attendees all about its narrow-diameter overdenture implants

LAS VEGAS, Nev., USA: The latest technology in narrow-diameter implants was the highlight of the ZEST Anchors Pre-Symposium program at the ICOI Spring ...

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Yankee Dental Congress named state’s top medical show in economic impact

BOSTON, Mass., USA: The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority recently ranked Yankee Dental Congress No. 2 among the top 10 shows having the biggest ...

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AGD holds 2013 annual meeting in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn., USA: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) held its Annual Meeting & Exhibits June 27 to 30 in Nashville. Between a presentation from...

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A simple act of kindness

Last year I went up to Nantucket island just off the Massachusetts coast to celebrate the arrival of spring. The daffodil festival is a weekend event ...

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Superior visualization can mean superior outcomes for patients

For more than 30 years, Orascoptic has been designing and manufacturing award-winning dental loupes with the goal of improving the overall performance, ...

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New hands-on educational pavilions added to Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Registration is now open for the 2013 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM). Organizers of the 89th annual meeting anticipate the ...

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Dental marketing in 2013: Your website is your smile

In a recent survey conducted by www.match.com, more than 5,000 American single adults, both male and female, were asked how they judge members of the ...

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Henry Schein to distribute ZEISS product line in U.S.

Carl Zeiss Meditec and Henry Schein Dental have announced a distribution partnership in the United States for the premium line of ZEISS dental microscopes, ...

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Interview: ‘We are specialists in saving the natural dentition’

In an interview with Endo Tribune conducted during the recent AAE Annual Session in Honolulu, incoming AAE President President Gary R. Hartwell, DDS, MS, ...

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BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus now available in B1, B2, C2 and D2

Shofu Dental Corp.’s BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus radiopaque injectable hybrid restorative is now available in four shades — B1, B2, C2 and D2 in two ...

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Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2013: ‘Designing for Life’

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Some of the brightest minds in implant dentistry gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in Midtown Manhattan June 20-22 for the Nobel Biocare ...

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Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) is inaugurated; Bertrand Piccard receives Humanity Award

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) — an independent, international initiative that unites professionals from various ...

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Industry commentary: Celebrating 100 years of dental hygiene

In 1906, when Dr. Alfred Fones came up with the idea to train his assistant, Irene Newman, to clean teeth and perform preventive oral services on children, ...

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Temple University School of Dentistry celebrates 150th anniversary

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., USA: Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, the second oldest dental school in continuous operation in the U.S., ...

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BIOMET 3i, 3M ESPE collaborate to create digital solutions that simplify restorations

BIOMET 3i has announced a new collaboration with 3M ESPE that utilizes the BIOMET 3i patented BellaTek Encode Impression System with the 3MTM True ...

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California Dental Association says oral piercings pose significant dangers to oral health

SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association recognizes that in today’s society, many people use body piercing as a type of ...

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Impact of automated patient appointment reminders on orthodontic practice no-shows

The Internet age has dramatically altered communication patterns. Face-to-face interchanges continue to give way to digital message exchanges. Channels for ...

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The effects of over-the-counter analgesics on orthodontic tooth movement

By far the most frequently asked question in every orthodontic office is, “When are my braces coming off?” In the fast-paced, busy lives of ...

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Nobel Biocare announces new digital workflow

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: During its Global Symposium at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, Nobel Biocare unveiled a new, fully integrated digital workflow and a...

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ADA, Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, CDC honor fluoridation efforts of states, communities

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Marking 68 years of community water fluoridation, the American Dental Association (ADA), the Association of State and Territorial Dental...

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Study reveals how automated patient appointment reminders affect dental practice no-show rates and production

The Internet age has dramatically altered communication patterns. Face-to-face interchanges continue to give way to digital message exchanges. Channels for ...

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Successful Women in Dentistry Conference to benefit America’s ToothFairy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: The Successful Women in Dentistry Conference, organized by Pacific Dental Services, will take place on June 22, 2013. All registration...

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‘WarLess’ procedure allows heart patients to continue anticoagulation therapy

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Dental implant surgery procedures can conflict with the medication needs of heart patients. A less invasive approach to dental implants...

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Changing a life through the gift of a smile

In 2011, Ryan Lopez was awarded a Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Scholarship from his local chapter in Fresno, Calif., run by Dr. Pat DiCiccio of DiCiccio ...

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ADA issues statement on regular dental visits

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: To maintain optimal oral health, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental visits, at intervals determined by a ...

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Industry opinion: Changing my power brush preference

When I introduce new products and technologies to my patients, I often use analogies to help them understand how they work. For example, I compare a manual ...

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Dentist writes book on music of World War II

When Dr. Sheldon Winkler retired from Temple University in January 2006 as professor emeritus, where he previously served as chairperson of the Department ...

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