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Pentron selects Safco to distribute its restorative materials

WALLINGFORD, Conn. & BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., USA: One of the largest distributors of dental supplies in the U.S. has expanded its catalogue with a number ...

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NCOHF Launches America’s Toothfairy Kids Club with help from star of Tooth Fairy 2

Charlotte, N.C., USA: With a little help from Brady Reiter, star of the all-new movie Tooth Fairy 2, National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: ...

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Interview: Make the body-mouth connection for optimal health

VANCOUVER, British Columbia: If there’s a journal article, research study or other report linking oral health to some broader aspect of wellness, Uche...

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Snatcher of dental gold from dead stands trial

LONGMONT, Colo., USA: Unlike in the 19th century, body snatching has become a rare phenomenon. Now a man working in several Colorado mortuaries is facing ...

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CAD/CAM innovation: a pathway to better implant restorative dentistry

WAUKESHA, Wis., USA: Functionally and esthetically optimal dental restorations traditionally have been fabricated by restorative clinicians and dental ...

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First smart toothbrush with Bluetooth interface

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: Beam Technologies, a new enterprise in digital oral healthcare products, has developed the first toothbrush fitted with a Bluetooth ...

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AO to meet in Phoenix

PHOENIX, Ariz., USA: For the first time in the Academy of Osseointegration’s 28-year history, the AO Annual Meeting will be held in downtown Phoenix, ...

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CEFLA hands distribution rights of CBCT imaging tech to Biolase

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The Italian dental conglomerate Cefla Dental Group has appointed Biolase as U.S. and Canadian distributor of the NewTom CBCT imaging ...

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Attendees at Midwinter Meeting stay on the cutting edge

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting, held each year in late February at McCormick Place West, is known for helping dental...

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FUSION does much more than curing

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The FUSION curing light, available from DentLight, is much more than just a curing light. In fact, it is so versatile that the Richardson,...

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Intraoral device maneuvers electrical wheelchair

ATLANTA, Ga., USA: Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed the latest version of the intraoral Tongue Drive System, which is ...

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Tool kit helps dentists treat young patients with autism

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: An autism organization recently published a guide to help dentists, dental hygienists and practice staff to better understand the ...

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Weldon quits as CEO of Johnson & Johnson

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., USA: Johnson & Johnson has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer William C. Weldon. The sixty-three year old is ...

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Bright smiles all around

CHICAGO, IL, USA: It’s become an annual tradition here at the Midwinter Meeting: the gala celebration for National Children’s Oral Health ...

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Study establishes link between periodontitis and Alzheimer's disease

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: A Danish–American study has proven that incidences of Alzheimer's disease can be traced back to chronic gum inflammation. ...

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147th Midwinter Meeting opens

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The Chicago Dental Society’s 147th annual Midwinter Meeting opened on Thursday, with more than 30,000 dentists and dental ...

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AGD is celebrating its 60th anniversary

CHICAGO, IL, USA: On Feb. 6, 1952, Dr. Thaddeus Weclew and several colleagues met in Chicago to create and sign what would be the first charter of the ...

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Bone-regenerating protein could improve dental implant success

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Using a bone-inducing protein to augment the maxillary sinus could improve dental implant success in cases where bone-loss presents a ...

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Kids learn how to brush their teeth the right way

Flushing, N.Y., USA: Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, a periodontist and dental implant specialist of Queens, New York, and office staff visited the Flushing YMCA to ...

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Chinese herb may provide relief for autoimmune disorders

BOSTON, Mass., USA: Researchers from the Harvard School of Medicine have discovered that a chemical compound found in a traditional Chinese root extract ...

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Handheld dental x-ray devices under investigation by FDA

SILVER SPRING, Md., USA: The Food and Drug Administration is advising dental professionals and veterinarians in the U.S. to stay away from handheld x-ray ...

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Trinon Collegium Practicum offers practical implantology courses

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Continuing education in dental implantology has traditionally focused on theoretical aspects. However, since 2003, the Trinon Collegium ...

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Awesome thing No. 129: 'Clean teeth at all costs'

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: A daily blog attracting 40,000 visitors a week, “1000 Awesome Things,” has been steadily counting down since June 20, 2008,...

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Cosmetic dentistry revenues stable, growth expected in some categories

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Revenues generated from cosmetic dental procedures will likely remain stable, if not increase, in the coming year, according to a recent ...

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Dental specialists see pay increase

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Although the U.S. labor market has not yet recovered from the great recession, there are some occupations in which double-digit income ...

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Crest launches new dental whitening products at New York Fashion Week

CINCINNATI, Ohio, USA: Teaming up with fashion talent pool Gen Art and fashion designer Whitney Port, dental manufacturer Crest has presented the latest ...

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American Dental Partners goes private

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., USA: American Dental Partners, Inc. was delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange last week owing to the completion of a ...

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Pacific Dental Conference features C.E. credit, hands-on courses

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA: The Pacific Dental Conference will be held March 8-10 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in Vancouver, British Columbia. ...

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A long and storied history for Keystone

The history of Keystone Industries dates back to as early as 1900 and is one that the company is extremely proud of. Keystone Industries is composed of ...

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Commentary: Why dental practice branding matters

Competition is ever increasing in this world of ours and dentistry is not immune from this trend. So, how do you set yourself and your dental practice apart...

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Dental Tribune U.S. No. 6, 2023