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Don’t Let Your Dental Office Become A Hazardous Environment For Employees
by David Quezada, Dentistry IQNo one wants to get hurt on the job, or have to face a workers’ compensation claim. How can you keep your dental office safe for everyone? Chances are you became a dentist or dental professional to help others maintain…
Don’t Tell Your Patients To Stop Flossing Yet, CDA Says
by Sheryl Ubelacker, CTV News KitchenerThere may be sparse evidence in the medical literature that flossing helps prevent cavities and gum disease, but the Canadian Dental Association says that, for dentists, the proof is in a patient’s mouth. The Associated Press looked at the most…
ADA Guidelines Indicate Sealants Are Beneficial Way To Fight Caries in Children
by Michelle Manchir, American Dental Association NewsA systematic review and the updated clinical practice guidelines it helped generate published in the August edition of The Journal of the American Dental Association give a clear indication to dental professionals as to the marked benefit of the use…
Flossing May Not Be The Key To Good Oral Health
by Associated PressIt’s one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there’s little proof that flossing works. Still, the federal government, dental organizations and manufacturers of floss have pushed the…
Light Up The Night!
by AboutFaceCelebrating Differences! AboutFace is excited to celebrate differences and uniqueness in everyone during our first annual “Light Up the Night” Fashion Show & Gala fundraiser on Friday, October 28, 2016. This one-of-a-kind fashion show event aims to promote beauty through…
Brian Vujnovich Named Regional Sales Manager at Cefla Medical Equipment
by Cefla Medical EquipmentCefla Medical Equipment, a subsidiary of Europe’s number one dental unit manufacturer, has announced that Brian Vujnovich has joined its team as Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for the Western US market. Before accepting his new position at Cefla, Vujnovich…
Henry Schein Donates 3,000 Welcome Kits To American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Facilities
by Henry Schein, Inc.Company Joins 20 Supplier Partners to Provide Personal Hygiene Products and Related Items for People Receiving Treatment Far from Home Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health…
Canadian Dentists Set Record Highs in Use of Social Media and Practice Computerization
by DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada)Canadian dentists continue to increase their use of social media to promote their dental practices, according to results from the DIAC (Dental Industry Association of Canada) Twentieth Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. Over 50% of respondents now actively employ social…
B.C. Man Accused of Selling False Teeth Made of Clay
by Camille Bains, The Canadian PressA man accused of making false teeth from modelling clay says a petition filed against him by three dental regulatory organizations in British Columbia is cruel and unnecessary. Matthew Block says in a B.C. Supreme Court document filed by his girlfriend that he has…
Starting Early: Child Oral Health Program Triples Preventive Visits
by Oral HealthUCLA–First 5 LA initiative aims to improve California’s low rates of child dental services An innovative program that serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, the UCLA–First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, has more than tripled preventive…
Men Need Less Sedative Than Women During Oral Surgery
by Oral HealthAnesthesia Progress – The stress that oral surgery patients experience during a procedure can cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure during operations. To avoid these side effects, surgeons often request sedation or general anesthesia for their patients. However, finding…
Henry Schein Completes Investment with J. Morita
by Henry Schein, Inc.Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today announced the completion of a 50 percent equity investment in One Piece Corp., a subsidiary of…
Tae Bo Fitness creator Billy Blanks to kick SIROWORLD’s health and fitness activities into action!
by Oral HealthPioneer of the revolutionary total body fitness phenomenon will lead fitness activities during the inaugural ultimate dental meeting Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, announced the addition of internationally recognized fitness instructor and founder of Tae Bo® Fitness Billy Blanks®…
Steven W. Kess of Henry Schein Accepts Lifetime Leadership Award from the New York State Dental Foundation
by Henry Schein, Inc.Kess Recognized for His Commitment to Establishing Public-Private Partnerships to Advance the Dental Industry and His Decades of Mentorship to Future Leaders in Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services…
Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2016 Sold Out
by Oral Health– Limited number of additional places made available – Over 2,000 dental professionals to gather at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, US – Scientific symposium program comprises lectures, hands-on training and master classes from leading experts – Following…
Dentsply Sirona Announces Launch of the SIROWORLD App
by Dentsply SironaThe ultimate app for the ultimate dental meeting- which provides details on the event agenda, speaker profiles, a trade show map and more- is now available for Apple and Android devices Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, launched a mobile…
Tobacco smoke makes germs more resilient
by University of Louisville School of DentistryUofL dental researcher explores microbiological mechanisms as World Health Organization urges for a day of abstinence from tobacco use The mouth is one of the dirtiest parts of the body, home to millions of germs. But puffing cigarettes can increase the…
Septodont Donates $5,000 to Red Cross for Fort McMurray Wildfire Evacuees
by SeptodontSeptodont, the world’s largest manufacturer of dental anesthetics, has donated $5,000 to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts for the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees. The wildfire began southwest of Fort McMurray (in the heart of Canada’s oil country)…
Henry Schein Joins The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society And Major League Baseball Players To Promote Good Health For Local Youth
by Henry ScheinCompany Supports PLAY Campaign Events, Which Teach Children in Need About the Importance of Smart Health Decisions Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical…
Henry Schein’s ConnectDental Breakfast
by Henry ScheinAt the recent ODA ASM, Henry Schein hosted a Media Event Breakfast to showcase “Connect Dental”, their platform of trusted Digital Solutions. As noted by key members of the Henry Schein Management team, including President, Cy Elborne, VP Sales, Paul…