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July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

Managing Oral Mucositis Cancer Therapy

by Joel B. Epstein, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C); Deborah P. Saunders, BSc, DMD

The goal of this paper is to present oral mucositis management approaches that are currently available in Canada. It is currently estimated that over 500 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer every day (Canadian Cancer Society/Cancer Statistics 2014). Although advances in…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

A Tale of Two Lasers

by Gerry Ross, DDS

Laser therapy is not a foreign concept in most dental practices, as many practitioners include soft tissue surgical lasers in their arsenal of high-tech equipment. Low-level lasers are a subset of the laser family that elicit a cellular response from…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

Finishing Orthodontics for Undersized Teeth: The Bioclear Method

by David Clark, DDS

Orthodontics has seen significant advances over the past decade. In spite of these advances, there is no magic wand when teeth are undersized. In addition, there are a staggering number of adult ortho cases that produce the dreaded black triangle;…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

Integrated Sterilization

by George Freedman, DDS, FAACD, FIADFE, FACD

Over the past five decades, the dangers of microbial threats in the dental practice have been more specifically recognized, and more definitively addressed, than ever before. There has been significant progress in the understanding of previously known and newly identified…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

Implants and Prosthetic Restorations: Clinical Considerations

by Joseph J. Massad, DDS; Swati Ahuja, BDS, MDS; Charlie J. Goodacre, DDS, MSD

INTRODUCTIONEdentulism is considered to be a disability and a major oral health problem worldwide.1,2 Replacing missing teeth with complete dentures does not restore the masticatory efficiency of natural dentition, even though a well-designed and fabricated removable dental prosthesis can, and…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

3M True Definition Scanner Q&A with Mark Leishman, BMedSc, DDS

by Mark Leishman, BMedSc, DDS

1You have been using an intra-oral scanner in your practice for more than a year. Can you tell us what your reasons were for investing in this new technology? Dr. Leishman: I felt it was time to upgrade to a…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

Are Mouth-Guards Hazardous to Your Health?

by Ira Hoffman, DDS

The good news is that many sports participants, both young and old, have been educated (or perhaps required) to wear sports mouth-guards during contact and non-contact games. These guards prevent countless impact and shock injuries to the teeth and the…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & Technology

No Brushing Required Changing the Way You Think About Pet Oral Care

by Oral Health

Petsmile is a revolutionary new pet toothpaste that eliminates the hassles of brushing your and your patients’ dog’s teeth. Petsmile was developed by the humans who brought you Supersmile, hailed as the “#1 Whitening System” recommended by cosmetic dentists. Petsmile…
July 1, 2015 Feature Dental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & Technology

Oral Health Salutes 2015 Best of Class “Award Winners”

by Oral Health

Leaders in Technology Innovation
June 9, 2015 News Dental CAD/CAMDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

BIOLASE, the global leader in dental lasers, features groundbreaking periodontal protocol at Europerio 8

by Biolase

 BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, today announced that its groundbreaking REPaiR periodontal protocol will be part of the scientific programme at Europerio 8, the world’s leading conference in periodontology and implant dentistry. The triennial conference…
June 5, 2015 News Dental CAD/CAMDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Early Bird Registration for Sirona’s CEREC 30th Anniversary Celebration Now Extended Through June 15th

by Sirona Dental, Inc.

Early Bird Registration Extension and Preshow Program Now Available  as Sirona Gears Up for the Industry’s Largest Dental Educational Festival   In preparation for its upcoming CEREC© 30th (CEREC 30) Anniversary Celebration, Sirona Dental Inc. announced today that in addition to an…
May 20, 2015 News Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Experts call for consistent digitization in healthcare

by Sirona

Digital systems are essential for modern dentistry. But they are not consistently applied in practices. Experts including Dr. Axel Wehmeier discuss the new trends in the dental industry and how dentists can take advantage of the digital world in the…
April 13, 2015 News Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Cheryl Kanhai, President of Maxim Software Systems, to present a webinar series on ‘Opportunities to Improve Your Income Using Practice Management Software’.

by Maxim Software Systems

Maxim Software Systems (Maxident 6) will be hosting a free webinar led by Cheryl Kanhai, President of Maxim Software Systems. The hour-long webinar will be held on Thursday April 30th , beginning at 6pm EST. Followed by a live Q&A…
April 9, 2015 News Dental CAD/CAMDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

CEREC 30th Anniversary Celebration Entertainment-Only and VIP Packages Selling Out

by Sirona

Entertainment-Only and VIP tickets will not be available for purchase after May 15th The hottest ticket in town is selling out quickly. Sirona Dental, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, announced today that due to overwhelming demand, VIP and…
March 18, 2015 News Dental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Fred Joyal Webinar Helps Dentists Take the Pain Out of Social Media

by Oral Health

Futuredontics®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company, is hosting a free webinar for dentists and their staff called “Pain-Free Social Media.” Led by company founder Fred Joyal, this exclusive presentation offers dental professionals best practices for incorporating sites like Facebook,…
March 2, 2015 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Henry Schein ‘2015 Business Of Dentistry’ Conference Scheduled For October 7-10, Orlando, Florida

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, announced today that its eighth annual Henry Schein Business of Dentistry Conference    will be held from October…
February 10, 2015 News Dental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Fred Joyal Webinar Warns Dentists: “Patient Appointing Must Evolve”

by Futuredontics

Futuredontics® 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…
January 22, 2015 News Dental CAD/CAMDental TechnologyDentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

CEREC: Multifaceted, clinically proven and hands-on

by SIRONA

Get 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…
December 18, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Ten Years of SICAT – 3D Planning and Treatment Solutions

by Sirona

In 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…
December 18, 2014 News Dental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyDentistryGeneral PracticeMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

Sirona Group Named Top Employer 2015

by SIRONA

For 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…