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Big Apple ban on large sugary beverages gets a thumbs-up from ADA

CHICAGO, Ill, USA: The American Dental Association applauds New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for shining a spotlight on the issue of frequent and ...

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Microscopic dentistry session offers hands-on opportunities across all dental specialties

SAN DIEGO, Calif., USA: Whether you’re a microscope user or not, the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry 11th Annual Meeting and Scientific ...

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Scientist discovers mechanism to reduce inflammation and subsequent bone loss related to gum disease

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: A University of Louisville scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a natural...

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Accidental discovery leads to 601 new patients in one week

Odds are your practice is suffering because of a blind spot that I guarantee you’re not aware of. A blind spot that is costing you $5,000 to $54,000 a...

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NCOHF grant recipients to reach more than 30,000 at-risk children this year

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) recently announced the recipients of four ...

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ADA and PopCap Games offer giveaways as alternative to Halloween candy


SEATTLE, Wash., USA: The American Dental Association and PopCap Games, a digital games creator and a division of EA, have announced a joint campaign ...

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Kids can go ‘wild’ for multi-shaped braces

Increasing awareness of WildSmiles Designer braces among kids and parents is leading many orthodontists to go wild for WildSmiles. “WildSmiles is a ...

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Ortho2, Sesame unveil new data-sharing partnership

Sesame Communications, a leading provider of online patient communication and engagement tools for the orthodontic industry, and Ortho2, the largest ...

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University of Louisville students provide free care

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: During a two-day Remote Area Medical (RAM) event Sept. 8-9 in Somerset, Ky., nearly 80 University of Louisville dental school faculty ...

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Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists to host annual session

BALTIMORE, Md., USA: The Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO) will host its annual session from Sept. 20 to 23 at the Hilton Baltimore on ...

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Academy of General Dentistry announces 2012 fellows and masters

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced that 352 dentists have earned its prestigious Fellowship and Mastership ...

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Hu-Friedy launches online version of its dental recycling program

CHICAGO, Ill,, USA: With the launch of its new website, Hu-Friedy has introduced its dental instrument-recycling program online. Environdent entitles ...

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AGD Foundation awards grants to help increase access to care

CHCAGO, Ill., USA: With the generous support of its 2012 donors, the Academy of General Dentistry Foundation — the philanthropic partner of the ...

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‘Turn off that phone!’

The membership of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is composed of individuals who have first-hand experience dealing with ...

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

When students and residents talk about “doing research,” many are not thinking in the realm of classic research approaches, but rather writing ...

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Academy of Nutrition and dietetics touts the health benefits of fluoride

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Fluoride provides health benefits throughout a person’s life, especially for bones and teeth, according to the Academy of ...

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CDC: Half of American adults have periodontal disease

CHICAGO, Ill, USA: One out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease ...

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Leaders unite for children’s oral health

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: Leaders concerned with children’s health and welfare met here recently for the North American NCOHF Oral Health Zone Program ...

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CDA Cares delivers oral health services to 2,026 people

SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association Foundation’s free dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided more than $1.3 million in charitable ...

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Interview: A new dental meeting is born

LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA: Organizers of the first dental congress in this large California city, called the Los Angeles Dental Meeting, said the event will ...

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High-risk patients benefit from new techniques for computer-guided implant dentistry

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: The added precision of computer guidance to oral implant surgery provides another leap forward in restorative dentistry, according to ...

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Zimmer Institute offers advanced surgical cadaver course

The Zimmer Institute is offering a hands-on advanced surgical cadaver course, designed for clinicians who are actively placing implants and would like to ...

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Academy recognizes 8 more dental sleep medicine facilities with accreditation

DARIEN, Ill., USA: Eight more dental sleep medicine facilities can add a powerful credential to their resumes. The following practices recently received ...

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Immediate Smile bridge: CAD/CAM restorations for immediate loading

CASE REPORT: Reduction guide facilitated tooth extractions, bone reduction and guided implant placement with immediate prosthetic loading. In our view, the ...

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How to avoid extractions when treating malocclusions using MRC’s Bent Wire System (BWS) and Trainer System for arch development

Abstract: Maxillary and mandibular expansion has been proposed to increase the arch perimeter and to avoid extractions during orthodontic treatment. ...

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Study club is honored for elevating educational standards in the New York City area

QUEENS, N.Y., USA: The Office of Queens Council Member Daniel J. Halloran submitted awards to Dr. Alexander Ross Kerr of New York University and Dr. Robert ...

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BING Innovations brings manufacturing and assembly back to United States

BING Innovations, manufacturer of the DentalVibe® Injection Comfort System, has announced the return of its manufacturing and product assembly to the ...

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ADA New Dentist Conference honors achievements in dentistry

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The ADA New Dentist Committee honored dentists for their achievements at the American Dental Association (ADA) 26th New Dentist ...

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Nobel Biocare’s implant manufacturing facility featured on ‘How It’s Made’

On July 12, The Science Channel aired a segment on how Nobel Biocare dental implants are manufactured. The top-rated show “How It’s Made” ...

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Grant recipients will help 100,000 children

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) awarded grants to several pediatric programs ...

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