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Fred Joyal Webinar Warns Dentists: “Patient Appointing Must Evolve”
by FuturedonticsFuturedontics® is hosting a free, live webinar for dental professionals called “Empty Chairs, Empty Bank Account: Evolving Patient Scheduling to Fit the Future.” Led by company founder Fred Joyal, this exclusive presentation shows dentists how current approaches to appointment scheduling…
CEREC: Multifaceted, clinically proven and hands-on
by SIRONAGet to know CEREC Under the tagline “Restorations and more,” Sirona invites visitors to their IDS 2015 exhibition stand to take an up-close look at the CEREC process, and see for themselves the system’s user-friendliness and the quality of the…
Ten Years of SICAT – 3D Planning and Treatment Solutions
by SironaIn November, SICAT, the specialist in dental 3D planning and treatment solutions, celebrated its tenth birthday – „a success story from conception to startup to a valuable member of the Sirona family,“ describes Stefan Hehn, Vice President of Imaging Systems…
Sirona Group Named Top Employer 2015
by SIRONAFor the second year in a row, Sirona’s excellent human resources policy and very good working conditions have earned recognition in China. At an award ceremony in Shanghai on December 15, Sirona China received the prestigious award “Top Employer China…
HealthyScore: a new app to help improve health
by FDI World Dental FereationFDI and partner organizations representing the world’s doctors, nurses, pharmacists and physical therapists have jointly developed ‘HealthyScore’, an application designed to help individuals in collaboration with their health professionals set targets and track progress towards agreed health goals. HealthyScore was…
Fred Joyal Webinar Shows Dentists How to Get In Good with Google
by FuturedonticsFuturedontics®, the nation’s leading provider of dental marketing services, is offering a live encore presentation of founder Fred Joyal’s popular webinar, “Google Hates Your Website.” This special return engagement will help dentists identify and solve common website problems that hurt…
New York Surgical Mask Manufacturer Responds to PPE Recommendations, Healthcare Worker Concerns
by CrosstexCantel Medical subsidiary Crosstex International, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of face masks, is producing fitted masks at maximum capacity in response to healthcare worker concerns in light of Ebola threat.
Huge fake dental equipment haul
by BBC NewsMore than 12,000 pieces of illegal dental equipment have been seized in the UK in the past six months. The products, ranging from drills to X-rays, were counterfeit copies of major brands or sub-standard with fake documentation. Some products appeared…
Pride Institute “Best of Class” Technology Award, 2014
by Bien AirBien Air Ioptima Wins The Best Electric System Award
ClearDent, Dental Mgmt Secrets, and MSI Canada presents: The 4th Annual “The Best of Both Worlds” 16 CE Credit Dental Event
by ClearDentClearDent, MSI Canada, and Dental Management Secrets are hosting the 4th annual “Best of Both World’s” event from October 30 to November 2, 2014. This year, the event features more speakers, more sessions covering more diverse subjects, and will be…
Digital Dentistry Symposium in Istanbul
by SironaThose attending the “3rd Digital Dentistry Symposium” in the heart of Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus, can look forward to talks and workshops from the most prestigious international CEREC experts. Sirona, the world market leader for dental CAD/CAM systems, invites dentists…
TEREC, NA Holds Spring 2014 Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts
by TERECBoston, Massachusetts was host to the prestigious TEREC, NA association- a strategic alliance of leading North American independently owned dental laboratories. Their 3 day meeting included presentations by representatives of Custom Automated Prosthetics, LMT, and BEGO USA. TEREC NA continues…
Mark Bartold receives the 2014 IADR/Straumann Award in Regenerative Periodontal Medicine
by StraumannAt the General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) in Cape Town, South Africa, the 2014 IADR/Straumann Award in Regenerative Periodontal Medicine was presented to Professor Mark Bartold in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the field.…
Made in Canada
by Dr. George FreedmanCanada has one of the highest standards of dentistry in the world. Ten excellent dental schools, internationally recognized teachers and authors, extensive clinical continuing education, and a highly trained and motivated dentist population offer some of the best care imaginable.…
OraVerse: Reversing Anesthetic Effect
by Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MSOraVerse (phentolamine mesylate) is a new agent in dentistry indicated for the reversal of soft tissue anesthesia and associated deficits resulting from intraoral anesthetic and vasoconstrictor application.1 OraVerse is currently sold in the United States and Germany with availability in…
A Novel Mercury-Free Restorative Material: The Silver Filling
by Anapaula Campos; Kellyana Quattrini, BSc; Jenna Schmitt, BSc“Made in Canada” means more than just development and manufacturing. Research and analysis are significant contributors to the Canadian “face” of the dental profession. Dental students and recent graduates put a tremendous amount of effort into table clinics and posters.…
Early Discovery of Oral Cancer: Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Treatment Costs
by David Gane, DDSIt is estimated that there are 640,000 people diagnosed with oral cancer annually on a worldwide basis. In North America, oral and pharyngeal cancers will claim one person every hour of every day. All too often, oral cancer is detected…
The Diode Laser in Today’s Dental Practice: Seeing the Light
by Glenn van As, BSc, DMDDiode lasers have gained in popularity over the last few years in dental offices because of their low cost, portability, reliability and simplicity of use. Diode lasers range in wavelength from 810nm-1064nm, and they are well absorbed in hemoglobin, pigments,…
Considerations for Purchasing High-Speed Handpieces
by Gary Radz, DDSINTRODUCTIONManual and pedal handpieces of various types have existed for centuries. The 1940s development of low-speed electric belt-driven handpieces generated significantly increased dental treatment efficiency and accuracy.1 In the late 1950s, high-speed dental handpieces quickly replaced belt-driven handpieces, and revolutionized…
Engage your Patients, Educate your Patients, Reduce their Anxiety
by George Freedman, BSc, DDS, FAACD, FIADFE; Atul Joshi, BSc, MSc, DDSThe “waiting room” has always been the weak link in dental patient management. The patient is alone or with other patients. There is no representative of the dental team present. Waiting room time is inherently not a positive experience for…