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Meeting Review: 87th annual Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Education, innovation and a truly international perspective are how the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) sets itself apart from ...

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Henry Schein launches sleep apnea solution for the US

MELVILLE, N.Y. USA: On Monday health care products and service provider Henry Schein has launched an all-in-one solution for dentists to treat and monitor ...

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Is your office in compliance with OSHA regulations?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an organization of the federal government that ensures proper compliance with current workplace ...

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The amazing opposable thumb

For four years, I’ve been fascinated with thumbs, and rightfully so. In fact, I’ve got a thumb that just doesn’t function the way it used ...

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Dentistry’s movers and shakers meet for the Dental Tribune Awards

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Dental Tribune International (DTI) Media Lounge hosted the first Dental Tribune Global Awards on Monday, Nov. 28, during the Greater ...

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FOLA holds Leadership Breakfast at GNYDM

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Presidents of Latin American dental associations were joined by representatives from Henry Schein and federal and state government ...

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Forsyth starts commercalization of blue light gum treatment technology

BOSTON, Mass., USA: The Forsyth Institute in Boston has signed an exclusive licencing agreement with a U.S.-based start-up for the commercialisation of a ...

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Solid zirconia restoration

BruxZir Solid Zirconia is a monolithic zirconia restoration with no porcelain overlay. You’ll be impressed by its esthetics when prescribed instead of...

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How health-care financing works for practices and patients

A 2011 report released by the Institute of Medicine, Advancing Oral Health in America, indicates that uneven and limited access to dental health care and ...

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Wireless digital radiography system earns tech award

Carestream Dental, manufacturer of the KODAK RVG 6500 System, has been recognized as one of 16 companies to receive the Pride Institute’s Best of ...

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Replacing congenitally missing lateral incisors

It is estimated that 6 percent of the American population — 18 million people — are congenitally missing a maxillary lateral incisor. To address...

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Quality control achieved by controlling everything

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., USA: NSK uses more than 17,000 precision parts to build its high-speed rotary cutting instruments and accessories, which include ...

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Arkansas chapter of Smile for a Lifetime awards 100th orthodontic scholarship

JONESBORO, AR, USA: The Jonesboro, Ark., charter of the national foundation Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) recently awarded its 100th orthodontic scholarship to...

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Utilizing the ERA over-denture implant to create soft-tissue symmetry in the esthetic zone

When doing a diagnostic work-up, if we line up each challenge that is an obstacle in our quest to provide both a functional and an esthetic end result, each...

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Only in New York City, ‘The Capital of the World’: The Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The largest dental and health care convention in United States invites you to the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Nov. 25–30. With...

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Demand for sugar substitute prompts company’s growth

A Toronto-based reseller and distributor of xylitol products announced recently that it is expanding its product line following acquisition of ...

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Six organizations to benefit from DTAF grants

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation supports innovative programs designed to increase the effectiveness of the oral health care system ...

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2012 World Dental Forum to be held in Hong Kong

BELLEVUE, Wash., USA: Modern Dental Laboratories has announced that registration for its second World Dental Forum in Hong Kong in 2012 is now open to ...

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Good leaders lead; great leaders know when to follow

In business, it is often said that what got you to where you are today won’t keep you there. As you well know, being an excellent clinician requires ...

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Orthodontics’ future challenging, but bright

Oral Health, in its 100th year of publication, recently received a 2011 “Awards of Distinction” from the University of Toronto Alumni ...

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New study targets dental drills for hearing loss

WESTMINSTER, Colo. & JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. USA: An audiology student who is investigating the effects of noise from dental drills on dentists has won a ...

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The Ordre des dentistes du Québec Annual Meeting, May 25-29, 2012

The Ordre des dentistes du Québec will hold its 42nd Annual Meeting, the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ), from ...

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Are you technologically and ergonomically balanced?

Ergonomic and/or lightweight handpieces may help to reduce the risk of certain musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome (Dong 2006). ...

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Donna Caminiti, RDH, receives Pros in the Profession Award

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Crest Oral-B recognized Donna Caminiti, RDH, of Springfield, Ill., as the first winner of the brands’ second-annual Pros in the ...

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AMD LASERS adds three-volume set of manuals to laser education platform

AMD LASERS, a global leader in providing affordable laser technology for dental professionals, continues to add educational solutions that will help new ...

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Mrs. Globe showcases smiles with the ‘Power to Change the World’

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA, USA: Opalescence was a proud sponsor of the 2011 Mrs. Globe Pageant on Aug. 27, 2011, in Rancho Mirage, Calif., where over 40 delegates ...

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Orthodontic patient starts increased in 2010

Patient starts by American Association of Orthodontists members increased by 4 percent per member in 2010 over 2008, according to the latest AAO Member ...

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Dental isolation technology by Isolite Systems garners more industry recognition

SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA: Isolite Systems, maker of innovative dental isolation technology, has announced that its products have received new industry ...

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