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Dentists re-elected in general election

WASHINGTON, D.C., BOISE, Idaho, & PRESCOTT, Ariz.: While some dentists will probably be disappointed about the presidential election results, two ...

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Study suggests dentists cause implant failure

LOMA LINDA, Calif., USA: The indications and versatility of dental implants have increased, and so have complications. Researchers from the Loma Linda ...

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Lanmark360 president says he won’t shave until he raises $10,000 for hurricane relief

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: In response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, Howard Klein, president of communications firm Lanmark360, based in West ...

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New York City is open for business, and so is the Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Organizers of the Greater New York Dental Meeting have announced that they would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and concerns...

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Dentists root for Romney in presidential election

TIBURON, Calif., USA: This Tuesday, voters in the U.S. will decide who will be president of the United States for the next four years. Were it up to ...

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Dentists root for Romney in presidential election

TIBURON, Calif., USA: This Tuesday, voters in the U.S. will decide who will be president of the United States for the next four years. Were it up to ...

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A less invasive, predictable method for treating periodontitis

The LANAP protocol for the treatment of periodontal disease is an alternative to conventional scalpel/suture flap surgery. The procedure is designed to ...

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Watch out, zombie mouth!

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: If the American Dental Association and PopCap Games had their way, kids would have more games and less candy for Halloween. The ADA and...

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Designing endodontic instruments for success

Ideal mechanically successful endodontics is directly related to the removal of all pulpal tissue within the canals; the removal of a more or less uniform ...

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Dental students reach out to children at elementary schools

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: Just before Halloween, a time when the focus is on candy and other sweet treats, dental students from University of Louisville spoke ...

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Henry Schein takes over distribution of 3M ESPE scanner system

ST. PAUL, Minn., & MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Health and dental care products provider Henry Schein has been selected as first U.S. distributor of 3M ESPE's ...

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ADA installs president and president-elect

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) has installed Dr. Robert A. Faiella of Osterville, Mass., as president and Dr. Charles H. ...

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PROPEL Orthodontics relocates its headquarters

OSSINING, N.Y., USA: PROPEL Orthodontics, a supplier of orthodontic devices and techniques revolutionizing the way teeth are moved in orthodontic treatment,...

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Periodontists explain connection between periodontal disease and diabetes

MORGANVILLE, N.J., USA: November is American Diabetes Month, and the New Jersey Society of Periodontists (NJSP) would like patients and caregivers alike to ...

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Does your implant training hold up?

Until recently, implant dentistry was considered to be a therapy that was primarily provided by dental specialists, and, as such, training regulations were ...

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The evolution of sinus lift techniques

When Dr. O. Hilt Tatum performed his sinus lift technique in 1975, I wonder if he had any idea of how it would evolve or the controversies that would ...

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What does it mean to ‘do research’? (Part Two)

As Part 1 left off, the following outline and categories explain the differences between various research approaches: I) Quantitative research; II) ...

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Taking imaging to a new art

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: Where better to find the latest in imaging than in a place known for the most distinct imagery in the world? That’s ...

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Komet celebrates 90th year and a new logo

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: Komet Corp. hosted a breakfast at the San Francisco W Hotel during the recent ADA meeting in order to reveal the company’s...

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Education choices abound at ADA meeting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: There may not be such a thing as a free lunch, but at the ADA Annual Meeting there were plenty of free courses, and the schedule...

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New brush head helps you ‘get hold of oral health’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif, USA: Procter & Gamble (P&G) had quite a bit of news to share with the media during the recent ADA annual session, and Dental ...

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ADA holds 153rd Annual Session in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: The American Dental Association reported that more than 33,000 attendees from 83 different countries came to the city on the bay...

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Advances in teeth whitening

Dentistry’s primary concerns are establishing and maintaining optimal patient oral health. Our responsibilities include identification and control of ...

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English-only workplace language policies

As our country evolves and its citizenship becomes more diverse, questions regarding limitations on the language used in the workplace are becoming more ...

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A perfect body or a perfect smile?

MADISON, Wis., USA: Consumers say they would pay to fix their teeth before they would pay for weight loss help, according to new research from the American ...

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Community board honors dentists for supporting drug education in schools

QUEENS, N.Y., USA: Susan Seinfeld, district manager of Queens Community Board 11, and Eileen Miller, Health Committee chair, awarded Dr. Daniel Weinstein, ...

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3Shape opens new office near Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA: 3Shape continues to expand its presence around the globe with the opening of a new office in California. Located in Rancho ...

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ADA endorses Smiles for Life oral health curriculum

LEESBURG, Va., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced its official endorsement of “Smiles for Life,” the Society of Teachers ...

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AAID holds ‘provocative’ meeting in nation’s capital

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: At the 61st American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., main podium debates drew attendees as ...

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Clinical opinion: Well-thought-out simplicity leads to superior obturation

In light of recent research that clearly demonstrates the production of micro-fractures as a result of rotating NiTi instrumentation[1-4], we should take a ...

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