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3D Technology In The Dental Practice
by W. Joerd van der Meer, DDS, PhD; Yijin Ren DDS, PhDIntroduction The last few years a plethora of 3D technology seems to have inundated the dental market(Fig. 1). Whereas the initial efforts to 3D scan the dentition of a patient or to convert dental impressions or study casts to 3D…
Technology In Minimally Invasive Dentistry
by Daniel H. Ward, DDSTechnology is changing the way we live and work, improving our lives. Smart phones and watches keep us connected to the world, monitor our heart rates, detect and alert atrial fibrillation, check glucose levels, count our steps, record our hours…
New Dental Material Resists Plaque and Kills Microbes
by University o PennsylvaniaDentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth of plaque, the sticky biofilm that leads to tooth decay. In a new study, researchers…
Dental Imaging Equipment Market Expected to Grow from 2016 to 2024
by Future Market InsightsThe global dental imaging equipment market is estimated at US$ 2,088.2 Mn in 2015 and will expand at a moderate CAGR during the forecast period 2016-2024. CBCT Imaging To Fuel Growth of Global Dental Imaging Equipment Market Adoption of cone-beam…
Experience CEREC Technology Live at IDS
by Dentsply SironaCEREC has been assisting dentists in a number of indications for decades and has become indispensable in everyday practice routines. In addition to its ease of use and high predictability of results, the system offers superior quality on a digital…
Dalhousie Dental Clinic Changing and Expanding in 2017
by The Chronicle HeraldDalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry is currently overhauling their entire dental clinic, upgrading everything from patient areas to student labs. More than 10,000 patients go through Dal’s dental clinic each year, making it one of the busiest clinics in Nova…
The Evolution of Glass Ionomer Restorative Materials
by Daniel H. Ward, DDSGlass ionomers have enjoyed many firsts in dentistry. They were the first materials designed to resist recurrent decay. They were the first bioactive materials, which release fluoride in an acidic environment and recharge or replace lost fluoride ions when they…
Altering Vertical Dimension with Bonded Composite
by Joseph Fava, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)Abstract This case report demonstrates the importance of careful diagnosis and treatment planning to effectively treat a worn dentition in a conservative manner while maximizing the long-term prognosis. The patient presented having completed orthodontic treatment with a significantly worn dentition…
Modern Biomaterials: What, Where, When and Why
by Brenton Winnett, CD, MSc, DDS, MSc (Prostho), FRCD(C); Slawek Bilko, RDTLifelike aesthetics in prosthodontics has been a moving target since the dawn of modern dentistry. The definition of what meets the contemporary understanding of a clinically acceptable prosthesis has always been dependent upon what is considered possible and practical at the…
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…
Lead Bioceramic Researcher at NuSmile Won 2016 Dr. Edward B. Shils Award
by Oral HealthNuSmile Ltd. today announced that Dr. Carolyn Primus, leader of its research efforts in bioceramic materials, was a recent winner of the 2016 Dr. Edward B. Shils Award. Dr. Primus was the founder and CEO of advanced mineral trioxide aggregate…
St. George Technology Develops First Hi-Impact Cold Cure Dental Acrylic
by Oral HealthSt. George Technology, developer and manufacturer of performance polymers and supplier of the Excel Formula™ range of high quality dental products, today announces that it has developed the world’s first hi-impact cold cure acrylic for dental use, which will improve…
A-dec Inspire Named 2016 Best New Product for Women Award by AAWD
by Oral HealthFor the second year in a row, an A-dec product has demonstrated the company’s recognition for the needs of the woman dentist. A-dec Inspire™ dental furniture has been named the 2016 Best New Product for Women during the 95th Annual…
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…
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…
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…
Lasers Shown to Produce Positive Outcomes in Oral Debridement
by News MedicalResearchers have developed computer simulations showing how lasers attack oral bacterial colonies, suggesting that benefits of using lasers in oral debridement include killing bacteria and promoting better dental health. In a study published in the journal Lasers in Surgery and…
Dentsply Sirona Picks COX RapidHeat Sterilizer for CEREC Omnicam
by Oral HealthThe COX RapidHeat Sterilizer has been validated by Dentsply Sirona as the preferred technology to sterilize the mirror sleeve of Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC Omnicam digital impression system. Dentsply Sirona has determined that CEREC Omnicam mirror sleeves are not sterilizable using…
A Stepwise Approach: Restoring a Failed Maxillary Anterior Tooth
by Valentin Dabuleanu, BSc, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)Introduction This case report will discuss a staged approach for the delivery of implant therapy in the upper anterior jaw. A crown-down surgical approach was used to help determine the ideal prosthetic location for implant placement. Cone beam CT imaging…
Dental Savings Club Makes 28th Annual List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
by Oral HealthCanadian Business and PROFIT ranked Dental Savings Club No.274 on the 28th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. “Companies become a part of the PROFIT 500 through innovative thinking, smart strategy and sheer grit,” says James…