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April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Predictable Strategies for the Baby Boomer Generation

by Jordan Soll, DDS, Trevor Laingchild, RDT, Livia Silvestri, DDS, MSc Perio

Abstract: Busy professionals are trying hard to make every moment count in their daily lives, keeping in mind that as they age (the first baby boomer turned 65 on January 1/2011) they want to keep their appearance youthful for a…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

A Little Attitude

by Dr. Elliot Mechanic

Newspapers, magazines, and journals exist throughout the world and readers are able to freely choose which ones to read. I am constantly drawn to and fascinated by the letters to the editor in these publications. One audio magazine that I…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Un Peu d’Attitude

by Dr. Elliot Mechanic

Il existe des journaux, des magazines et des revues partout dans le monde et les lecteurs n’ont que l’embarras du choix. Ce qui me fascine le plus, quand j’en lis, ce sont les lettres que les lecteurs envoient au rédacteur…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Dental Internet Directory Listing

by Oral Health

ASSOCIATIONSAssociation Of Dental Technologists Of OntarioThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org Canadian Dental Protective AssociationBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.comAdvertisement Ontario Academy Of General DentistryQuality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.org Toronto Academy Of DentistryToronto Meetings…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Using Basic Parameters to Achieve Aesthetics for Successful Implant

by Lori Trost, DMD and Scott Schlueter, DMD, MS

As the practice of dentistry continues to move forward with the offering of improved materials and predictable techniques, the expectation of esthetics becomes a given in both the minds of the dentist and the patient. However, in the clinical setting,…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

27th Annual AACD Scientific Session: The Rise of Collaboration

by Oral Health

May 18-21, 2011 Boston 1-800-543-9220 or www.aacd.comAdvertisement Home to Higher Learning • Home to Great Teams • Home to History • Home to the AACD  There is no better backdrop for the 27th An­nual AACD Scientific Session than Boston, Massachusetts,…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Viewpoint: What Do They Think They Are Missing?

by Jordan Soll, DDS

At 54 years-of-age, I am very fortunate to be the father of a very beautiful and bright 12-year-old daughter – nothing unusual since all fathers feel the same about their children. Our daughter Hunter attends a school where a laptop…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Cosmetic Reconstruction Using Laser Closed Flap Crown Lengthening and Porcelain Veneers

by Les Rykiss D.M.D.

There are many ways in dentistry to accomplish beautiful cosmetic results when nature does not provide an ideal canvas to paint your portrait. We, as cosmetic dentists, have the ability to create amazing things with technology that once was performed…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Viewpoint: Chasing Beauty

by Joe Bulger, DDS

What is smile beauty? As a cosmetic dentist, I see a beautiful smile as a collection of pleasing features, without any significant flaws that draw attention. Talk about a bland, emotionless response from a left-brain dentist. To explore the beauty…

April 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Cosmetic Imaging and the Art of Esthetic Case Presentation

by George E. Kirtley, DDS

“So, what do you think?” Hey, it looks fantastic! Can I really look like that? Yes, you can. Great, let’s book it!” It would be awesome if it could always be that easy in a smile consultation. Interestingly it is…

March 30, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Align Technology to Acquire Intra-Oral Scanning Leader Cadent for $190 Million

by Align Technology (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)

Acquisition Positions Align as a Leader in Intra-Oral Scanning and Accelerates Adoption of Invisalign

March 14, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Denturists Profession in Canada

by COLLEGE OF ALBERTA DENTURISTS

 Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Denturists Profession in Canada in conjunction with the 2011 Annual General Meeting of Members, Convention-Educational Symposium & 9th Annual CAD Golf Tournament This year’s Annual General Meeting and Conference is being held May 25th…

March 14, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

LED Medical Diagnostics Names Steven Semmelmayer and Robert Cartagena to Board of Directors

by Oral Health

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc., parent of LED Dental, announced today that Steven Semmelmayer and Robert Cartagena have been named to its board of directors. Mr. Semmelmayer is a 31-year veteran of the dental industry. Until recently, he served as CEO…

March 14, 2011 News DentistryGeneral PracticeOral Health

The T.A.D. had their second “ski for kids” for Sick Children’s Hospital

by T.A.D.

On Friday February 11, 2011, The T.A.D. had their second “ski for kids” for Sick Children’s Hospital. This ski day in the past has been in conjunction with the C.C.R.F. a cardiac group, but last year a decision was made…

March 8, 2011 News DentistryOral Health

Opening Reception of the Henry Schein National Sales Conference

by Melissa Summerfield, Pulisher of Oral Health Journal & Dental Practice Management

I was privileged on March 4th to attend the Opening Reception of the Henry Schein National Sales Conference. As one of their invited guests, I enjoyed the rousing start to the evening, courtesy of the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak. They…

March 1, 2011 Feature Dentistry

CAD/CAM Technology al Dente New steps on the way to optoelectronic impressions and biogeneric occlusal surface design

by Albert Mehl, DDS

The first step on the way to the “impression-free” dental practice was taken in 1985. The inventors of the CEREC system adopted the following approach: the intraoral measurement of the tooth cavity by means of a camera sensor operating on…

March 1, 2011 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticDentistry

Regulating the Regulations

by Janice Goodman, DDS

When I built my office, I don’t think I gave that much thought to rules and regulations that were imposed from groups other than the College of Dentistry. I relied on the company that set up my office to make…

March 1, 2011 Feature Dentistry

Dental Internet Directory (March 01, 2011)

by Oral Health

ASSOCIATIONSAssociation of Dental  Technologists of OntarioThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org Ccanadian Dental Protective AssociationBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.comAdvertisement Ontario Academy of General DentistryQuality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.org Toronto Academy of DentistryToronto Meetings…

March 1, 2011 Feature Dentistry

SHOW US WHERE YOU READ ORAL HEALTH

by Oral Health

Dr. Jodi Monaghan and her hygienist Nicole Spaling of Lethbridge, AB., took part in a dental relief mission organized and run by Project LACE (loving abandoned children everywhere) in Cambodia. On January 5th, 2011, Dr. Jodi, Nicole, and 18 other…

March 1, 2011 Feature DentistryGeneral Practice

ODA ASM11

by Oral Health

April 28-30, 2011 Metro Toronto Convention Centre (south building) www.odaannualspringmeeting.com www.oda.on.ca