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Sunstar and NDA Team Up to Promote Dental-Medical Team Approach
by Oral HealthOne of the highlights of the recent 2016 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) was the second annual nurses training program conducted by Sunstar Americas and the National Dental Association (NDA). Entitled “Oral Health and Nursing: A Team Approach to…
The 2017 International Dental Show is Coming!
by Oral HealthExcitement is building among the world of dental professionals as in just 3 months from now IDS, the world’s largest dental trade show, will open its gates again. The show dates are set for March 21-25, 2017 in Cologne, Germany.…
New Stem Cell Delivery Regenerates Dental Pulp-Like Tissue
by Tufts UniversityWhen a tooth is damaged, either by severe decay or trauma, the living tissues that comprise the sensitive inner dental pulp become exposed and vulnerable to harmful bacteria. Once infection takes hold, few treatment options–primarily root canals or tooth extraction–are…
New Associate Dean Named at the UB School of Dental Medicine
by Oral HealthThe University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has named Frank Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, as associate dean for faculty and professional development, and appointed Richard Scott Conley, DMD, as the new chair of the Department of Orthodontics. In his new…
Dr. Esther Wilkins, “Godmother of Dental Hygiene,” has Passed Away
by Mike Carraggi, Patch NationalDr. Esther Wilkins, a Chelmsford native and longtime professor at Tufts University who was known as the “godmother of dental hygiene” as one of the world’s foremost experts in the field, died Monday. She turned 100 just three days prior.…
Periodontics Professor Receives the Gift of a Scholarship This Season
by Oral HealthTis the season when thoughts turn towards giving back and making a difference in the lives of others. With that in mind, Carestream Dental, along with the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation, is pleased to give one very deserving…
Workplace Diversity a Major Problem in Dentistry
by Scott Maier, UCSFUnderrepresented minority dentists represent a smaller percentage of the dental workforce and are unevenly distributed in relation to minority populations in the United States, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco and the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Dental…
World-First Dental Vaccine for Periodontitis Validated by Research
by News MedicalA world-first vaccine developed by Melbourne scientists, which could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease, has been validated by research published this weekend in a leading international journal. A team of…
Heroic Dentistry – Courage or Folly?
by Dr. Fay GoldstepEvery day we come to the rescue of our patients by taking them out of pain, combating the results of an accident, reversing the ravages of time or simply getting them ready for a special day in their lives. We…
3M, Dentsply and Kerr Lead Dental Market as Market Continues to Grow
by MarketwiredAccording to a new series of reports on the U.S. market for dental materials by iData Research (www.idataresearch.com), the market is projected to experience modest growth over the next several years, largely limited by the emergence of intraoral scanners. As…
Dyson Creating Toothbrush with Water Jets to Improve Dental Hygiene
by Owen Hughes, International Business TimesAfter revolutionising the design of vacuum cleaners, hair-dryers and standing fans, Dyson could now be looking to conquer the dental hygiene market. The British tech company has filed patents for a new electric toothbrush with built-in water jets capable of…
The Rule of 3 “P”s
by Dr. Mark H. E. LinAs a long time devout Christian, I have listened to many inspiring sermons by numerous Pastors over the years. One particular Pastor’s sermon style stands out in my mind with a transferrable concept that is very practical and relative to…
Henry Schein Featuring New Solutions at Greater New York Dental Meeting
by Oral HealthHenry Schein, Inc. today announced a range of new solutions and events, to be featured during the Greater New York Dental Meeting, designed to help oral health professionals operate a more productive practice and more efficiently provide care to patients.…
Henry Schein: Exclusive Cyber Monday Deals! One Day Only
by Oral HealthHenry Schein will be offering exclusive online deals for this year’s “Cyber Monday”, taking place on Monday, November 28, 2016. This aggressive, one- day-only sale will include merchandise deals encompassing many of the industry’s most popular brands. In addition to…
Majority of Nursing Home Patients Found to Deny Dental Services
by University at BuffaloNearly 90 percent of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services, even when they are free, a recent study by University at Buffalo researchers has found. The research, published last month in Special Care in Dentistry,…
33rd AACD Scientific Session to Include Captivating General Session Speakers
by Oral HealthThe 33rd Annual AACD Scientific Session will take place April 18-21, 2017, at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino and will include three dynamic general sessions from acclaimed speakers Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, Doug Hanson and Dr. Jackie Freiberg.
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. has Moved Their Dental Technology to China
by Oral HealthLED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LMD) has announced the availability of the VELscope Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System in China, marking the expansion of its technology to a key emerging market in one of the world’s…
FAQ #8: Screws vs Cement
by Oral HealthClick to watch more Dental FAQ videos. With implants comes a decision: screws or cement? In the eighth instalment of the FAQ videos Dr. Mark Lin discusses each option, including their advantages and disadvantages. Dr. Mark Lin has given numerous…
NuSmile Acquires MTA Manufacturer Avalon Biomed
by Oral HealthNuSmile Ltd. today announced its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Avalon Biomed Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) products. Avalon Biomed Inc. was founded in 2011 by Carolyn Primus, PhD, who…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy New Way to Reduce Children’s Dental Anxiety
by News MedicalThe International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published an article titled “Development and Testing of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Resource for Children’s Dental Anxiety” in the OnlineFirst portion of JDR Clinical & Translational Research. In this study,…