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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,…
Office Design: Movin’ On Up
by Oral HealthThree years ago, Dr. Vesna Borovac acquired the practice of Dr. Nicolas Kemp in the updscale Bloor-Bay Street area in Toronto. Having become comfortable in her recently attained space and operation, she was unexpectedly faced with a seemingly daunting task:…
Cellerant ‘Best of Class’ Technology Awards: Looking to 2017 and Beyond
by Oral HealthThe live presentation to 2015 award winners at the American Dental Association’s annual session in October marked the end of a transition year for the industry’s most prestigious honor for dental companies. The Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award, formerly…
Office Design: Stoney Creek Dental, A Breath of Fresh Air
by Oral HealthThis bright and airy practice is situated in the heart of the Stoney Creek community – hence it’s name. When first discussing the project with our client, Dr. Allen Park, it became evident that this new location was his opportunity…
The Life of a 58-Year-Old Dentist
by Mark McNultyThere are many key milestones in a dentist’s practice and personal life. One such milestone for the average dentist I know occurs when you turn 58. It is the day you actually start living your retirement plan. That’s because the…
Mission 2 Jamaica
by Michael Carabash, B.A., LL.B., J.D., M.B.A., C.D.P.M.On Saturday, September 3, 2016, a group of strangers from across Ontario gathered at the Toronto airport. Their mission: head down to Negril, Jamaica to provide free dental treatment and education to impoverished Jamaicans. This was the second annual trip…
HANSAmed Celebrates 20 Years Serving Dental Professionals
by Oral HealthHANSAmed Limited is proud to celebrate our 20 year anniversary serving the needs of Canada’s Dental Professional community as a specialty pharmaceutical and medical device provider. During the past 20 years, HANSAmed Limited has built the reputation of offering our…
Oral Health Group’s Editorial Board Member, Dr. Aldo D. Boccia, Passed Away Sunday
by Oral HealthPassed peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at the age of 69. Proud Italian by birth (Scifelli, Frosinone) and a most proud Canadian (Toronto, Ontario). Beloved husband of Peggy; dearest father of Deborah and…
Henry Schein Practice Solutions Wins Utah Business Diversity Award
by Oral HealthHenry Schein Practice Solutions Inc., the U.S. practice solutions business of Henry Schein, Inc., was recently awarded the Utah Business Diversity Award in the category of Large Business at the 2016 Utah Crossroads Conference. The company was selected by Utah Diversity…
Brothers Open Online Marketplace to Sell Dental Products
by Business WireTwo South Florida brothers, Periodontist Scott and Harvard Statistician Jacob Drucker pooled their collective expertise and created Supply Clinic, the online marketplace for dental supplies. Penn graduate Scott Drucker was researching supplies for his periodontics residency and found there was…
Yankee Dental Congress 2017: Focus. Fast. Forward.
by Oral HealthYankee Dental Congress 2017 will be held from January 25 through January 29, 2017, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). The Yankee Dental Congress is New England’s largest dental meeting and is sponsored by the Massachusetts Dental Society,…
Ancestral Human Diets Being Revealed Through Teeth Examination
by Erin Ross, NPRWhen scientists want to know what our ancient ancestors ate, they can look at a few things: fossilized animal bones with marks from tools used to butcher and cut them; fossilized poop; and teeth. The first two can tell us…
‘The Future of Oral Health’ Talks Impact of Oral Health and Dentistry
by Oral HealthThe impact of oral disease on whole-body health and the changes to the practice of dentistry worldwide are the subjects of The Future of Oral Heath, a new publication produced by Scientific American Custom Media, in collaboration with Colgate-Palmolive Company.…
American Dental Association President-Elect Has Been Chosen for 2017
by Oral HealthJoseph P. Crowley, D.D.S., a general dentist practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the new president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Crowley was recently elected during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Denver, Colorado. He will…
Many Questions are Arising Around Alberta’s Anesthesia Guidelines
by Alexandra Zabjek, CBC NewsAlberta is one of just two provinces where dentists with specialized training both administer general anesthetic and perform a dental procedure on a patient, according to a CBC inquiry. The majority of provinces require at least two “operators” be present…
Henry Schein Donated $80,000 to Help Children with Disabilities
by Oral HealthHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has donated more than $80,000 in health care products this year to the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, a Long Island-based school for children with severe physical disabilities who…
Advertising Tooth Paste Pot Lids
by Oral HealthDr. Bruce Pynn and Bob Houghton were invited to speak at an international meeting, Anglo American Dental Conference: Social and Medical Influences on Dentistry, on behalf of the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry (UK) and the American Academy for…