April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 6–12. Sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), a national organization representing more than…
A new 3D imaging technique could help prevent teeth and jaw problems through early intervention by identifying incoming wisdom teeth, crowded teeth, and malocclusion – all before they have time to start. The findings lay the groundwork and could have…
The Pacific Dental Conference has once again surpassed its attendance record to date with over 12, 700 participants. This year’s attendance included over 3500 Dentists, 2000 Dental Hygienisst, along with 2350 Exhibitors, making this conference a great success. Be sure…
With less than a month left until the 20th March, the list of National Dental Associations, student associations, governments, private and public health clinics, as well as individuals who will be participating in World Oral Health Day has reached a…
Originally founded in 1924, VITA Zahnfabrik proudly celebrates 90 years of innovation. VITA has had a profound impact on the industry over the last century, with the introduction of materials like ground-breaking shade systems, CAD/CAM materials and veneering materials. VITA…
OrthoBanc, a risk assessment and payment management provider specializing in electronic payments for orthodontists has become an official corporate sponsor with the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, a national non-profit providing scholarships for free orthodontic treatment to under-served children.…
February is American Heart Month. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show you care. Give and get a health screening! Come to the CDS Wellness Center, Room CC20, and get proprietary, preventative health tests from the Cleveland Heart Lab.Back…
For better oral and overall health, CDA urges tobacco users to quit the habit The recent decision by CVS Caremark to discontinue the sale of tobacco products is to be applauded. For decades, the California Dental Association and other health…
In celebration of Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, registered dental hygienists across Canada are opening their doors on Saturday, February 8, 2014, to provide no-cost preventive dental hygiene services as part of a national campaign. In its sixth consecutive year,…
Dental hygienists in Canada have joined the global fight to help save the 1.5 million lives that the World Health Organization estimates are lost prematurely each year to cancer. As active supporters of World Cancer Day on February 4, dental hygienists…
DUX Dental Donates $1 for Each Teal-Colored Product Sold in 2013 DUX Dental marks the beginning of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month with a donation of $11,800 to the Tracy Lane Foundation, a foundation created by Tracy Lane and her husband…
For more than 10 years, the dental team has known that the 6-month dental checkup has little evidence that is beneficial for everyone. To add fuel to the fire, a recent study in The Journal of Dental Research, suggests that…
A World Day for a global issue: oral health FDI World Dental Federation presents a stylish and memorable new World Oral Health Day logo LISTERINE®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program become the official global partners for World…
From grandmas and corporate execs to high school homecoming queens and kids who just got their training wheels off, at PentronStrada.com, we’ve got tidbits of useful information for you to share with patients of all generations. In fact, we’ve just…
The American Dental Association (ADA) is deeply concerned about the first confirmed report of patient to patient transmission of hepatitis C in a dental practice setting linked to improper infection control practices. The ADA wishes to assure the public that…
IDEM 2014 Singapore (International Dental Exhibition and Meeting) will open its doors in 7 months. The event is widely considered to be one of the premier dental industry trade shows and conferences for the fast growing Asian Market. Early sign-ups…
To maintain optimal oral health, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental visits, at intervals determined by a dentist. In light of a new study published in the Journal of Dental Research titled “Patient Stratification for Preventive Care in…
‘Action for Dental Health: Dentists Making a Difference’ Offers Real-World Solutions Harris Interactive Study Reveals What’s at Stake in America’s Dental Divide ADA Research Brief Reveals Failure of Affordable Care Act to Cover Many Adults The nation’s leading organization of…
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Dentists are putting a smile back on many faces, as the dental implants market is set to almost double in value over the next six years, states a new report by healthcare experts GBI Research. The new report* states that…
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