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Oral Science Introduces a New Delivery System for Advantage Arrest
by Oral ScienceOral Science is proud to introduce an additional delivery system for Advantage Arrest, a successful product that has already been introduced in thousands of dental offices. Advantage Arrest contains 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to arrest the progress of an already formed…
Employee Killed in Dental Office Shooting, Gunman Shot by Bystander
by Travis Dorman, Knoxville News SentinelA man walked into an Upper East Tennessee dental office and fatally shot his wife on Wednesday morning before he was shot and detained by a bystander who was legally carrying a handgun, authorities said. “A concealed carry permit holder saw the threat,…
Building Contaminated After Massachusetts Man Melts Dental Fillings: Officials
by John Hadden, Global NewsFire officials say a Massachusetts apartment building has been deemed uninhabitable after a man mistook dental fillings for silver, melted them and caused mercury poisoning. Fall River District Fire Chief Michael Clark said the 51-year-old resident melted the fillings Jan. 25 and went…
Ontario Dental Patients Told to Get Tested for HIV, Hepatitis
by CBC NewsPatients who’ve attended a Kingston, Ont., dental clinic since 2010 are being urged to get tested for certain infectious diseases after the local health agency discovered the clinic’s tools were improperly cleaned and sterilized. The investigation into the Dr. Ken Luco Dental Clinic began after Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public…
STERILOG™ Corp. Announce Partnership with PATTERSON DENTAL Canada
by Patterson Dental CanadaPATTERSON DENTAL/DENTAIRE Canada is featuring STERILOG™ as part of its commitment to enhancing dental office environments and client satisfaction with value added innovations and products. STERILOG™ is an innovative, touch screen based kiosk system that increases staff efficiency, reduces time…
NYU College of Dentistry Opens Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities
by New York UniversityIndividuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities now have a dedicated treatment center in New York City for dental care: NYU College of Dentistry’s Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. The 8,000-square-foot center, located in the NYU College of Dentistry’s…
Nobel Biocare Global Symposium in Madrid to Open New Chapter in Implant Dentistry
by Nobel BiocareA new and revolutionary chapter for implant dentistry will open this summer in Madrid. At the upcoming Global Symposium, the first of three international events hosted by Nobel Biocare, outstanding developments in the field of implant design and site preparation…
New Intraoral Scanner from Dentsply Sirona: Primescan Perfects Digital Impressions
by Dentsply SironaWhat was considered an absolute sensation more than 30 years ago is almost taken for granted today. In terms of quality, digital intraoral impressions are in no way inferior to conventional methods[1], and therefore, are becoming a reliable alternative for…
GC America Inc. Introduces Additional GC Initial® LiSi Press LT Shades
by GC America Inc.GC America Inc. introduces brand new shades for GC Initial® LiSi Press LT. A revolutionary new pressable ceramic, it combines unparalleled strength and amazing aesthetics. GC Initial® LiSi Press is suitable for ultra-thin veneers as well as single tooth restorations…
Scientists to Test Light Therapy as Relief from Painful Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
by The University at BuffaloUniversity at Buffalo researchers have received part of a $1.5 million grant to investigate light therapy as a replacement for prescription opioids in treating oral mucositis, painful ulcers and swelling in the mouth that result from chemotherapy and radiation treatment…
Long Island Dental Assistant Nabbed for Allegedly Stealing Jewelry From Patients
by NBC New YorkA dental assistant was arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry from patients after they were administered laughing gas at an office in Rocky Point, Suffolk County police announced Friday. Arieta Gouvakis, 38, was arrested in her Manorville home around 12:30 a.m.…
Microcopy’s New 330 Squared Carbide Bur: The New Definition of Strength
by MicrocopyAt this year’s Chicago Midwinter meeting, Microcopy, a leader in the design and development of innovative products for the dental industry, announces the release of its new NeoBurr 3302 blended neck® carbide. This new blended neck carbide follows suit with…
B.C. Woman Says Unneeded Dental Work ‘Dramatically Altered’ Life, Judge Disagrees
by Tracey Holmes, The Columbia Valley PioneerA former restaurant worker who alleged work by two dentists – including one who practises in South Surrey – “dramatically altered” her life has had her negligence claim dismissed in B.C. Supreme Court. In the claim, Maria De Sousa alleged…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
by Children's Dental HealthTypically the month that celebrates love, history, and heart health, February is also National Children’s Dental Health month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). At Children’s Dental Health, our dentists and staff are taking this opportunity to share good…
Fast-Rising DMG Expands Its Support for Canadian Dental Professionals
by DMG CanadaDMG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of restorative materials and preventive products, announced that it has opened a new office to support its growing customer base in Canada. The office is located at 10 Four Seasons Place in Toronto,…
License Still Active for Oral Surgeon After Arrest on Sexual Assault Charges
by Chelsea Donovan, WECT NewsThe North Carolina Dental Board of Examiners says it is looking into charges against 55-year-old Michael Hasson, an oral surgeon charged last week with sexually abusing at least four female patients while they were under anesthesia. Hasson works at Wilmington Oral…
Getting Dental Problems Out of Emergency Rooms Requires Better Funding, Says Dental Association
by CBC NewsMore than 60-thousand patients a year are seen in the emergency room — for dental treatment that should be provided in a dentist’s office. The Ontario Dental Association said there needs to be more funding provided to dentists, which would…
Almost 40% of American Kids Are Making This Simple Toothpaste Mistake, CDC Says
by Peter Dockrill, Science AlertWe all know that we need to brush our teeth regularly to prevent the risk of cavities and gum disease, but according to a new report by the CDC, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Specifically, a new analysis of the…
New Intraoral Scanner from Dentsply Sirona: Primescan Perfects Digital Impressions
by Dentsply SironaWhat was considered an absolute sensation more than 30 years ago is almost taken for granted today. In terms of quality, digital intraoral impressions are in no way inferior to conventional methods[1], and therefore, are becoming a reliable alternative for…
Oral Surgeon Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patients Under Anesthesia
by WECTA Wilmington oral surgeon is accused of sexually abusing at least four of his patients while they were under anesthesia, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Michael Lee Hasson was arrested Thursday night and charged with second-degree forcible sexual offense…