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Emerging Dangers Of Vaping Highlight Need For Caution And Good Oral Hygiene
by A-Z Dental CareA July 11 article on CNET warns about the potential ill effects that e-cigarette use may have on oral health, particularly among teens. The article is quick to note that many of the studies that have been conducted on the relationship…
Surgeons Dislodge Man’s False Teeth From His Voicebox
by The GuardianA man who turned up in A&E coughing up blood and having difficulty swallowing has surprised doctors who discovered he had false teeth lodged in his larynx. Doctors deduced that the 72-year-old must have breathed them in during an operation several…
EQUIA Forte® HT: Bulk Fill Glass Hybrid Restorative
by GC AmericaGC America Inc. is excited to announce the launch of an innovative bulk fill glass hybrid restorative, EQUIA Forte® HT, on September 1st, 2019 in US and Canada. Building on the success of EQUIA Forte®, this strong and esthetic restorative…
GC FujiCEMTM Evolve: Resin-reinforced Glass Ionomer Cement
by GC AmericaGC America Inc. is excited to announce the launch of our next generation RMGI cement, GC FujiCEMTM Evolve, on September 1st, 2019 in US and Canada. It is built on the legacy of FujiCEMTM 2 which has been used for…
Dental Surgeons In India To Wear Black Badges Today
by The Tribune IndiaDental surgeons across Haryana will bear black badges from August 13 to 17 in protest against the Finance Department not approving their long-pending demands. The decision was taken by the state executive committee of the Haryana Civil Dental Surgeons Association…
Scientists Discover Mechanisms That Could Help Dental Treatment
by ANIResearchers have unveiled a new mechanism that could offer a potential new solution to tooth repair. The study was published in the journal ‘Nature Communications’. Researchers uncovered ‘a new population of mesenchymal stromal cells’ in a continuously growing mouse incisor…
Paid Four Myths About Fluoride Varnish
by Amber Auger RDH, MPHAs a practicing hygienist, I come across a lot of misconceptions about treatment options, especially fluoride varnish. Here are the top four myths I’ve heard about fluoride varnish and what you need to know: Myth #1: It’s all about…
Adelaide Teenager Forced To Quit School Over Dental Issues As Thousands Await Public Care
by ABC NewsAn Adelaide student who says she’s been waiting years for “life-changing” dental and orthodontic surgery in the public system has had to drop out of mainstream school because of her health issues. Nikki Torpy’s family cannot afford private health insurance, and instead…
This Dental Care Program For Kids Doesn’t Require A Trip To The Dentist
by Honolulu Civil BeatHawaii’s keiki have some of the worst oral health in the country. To combat the state’s extremely high rate of tooth decay among children, a pilot teledentistry program on the Big Island and Maui is bringing dental treatment directly to…
Specialist Criminals Targeting Expensive Dentistry Equipment
by CPH PostSo far in 2019 there have been 12 break-ins at dental surgeries in Denmark – most of them in South Denmark and North Zealand. The Rigspolitiet national police and the national dental association have confirmed the reports. The trend The…
Planmeca USA Moves U.S. Headquarters To Larger, More Technologically-Advanced Facility
by Planmeca USAPlanmeca USA, a leading manufacturer of dental imaging and CAD/CAM equipment, recently moved its North American headquarters to a larger, high-tech facility that will house advanced training and facilitate innovation. The 90,000-square-foot facility, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is more…
Nobio Receives FDA Clearances For Infinix™ Flowable And Bulk Fill Composites
by NobioNobio’s Infinix™ advanced dental restoratives – Flowable Composite and Bulk Fill Flow Composite – received U.S. FDA clearance to market. Dental composite restoratives are used to treat tooth decay by filling the cavities with material designed to match the patient’s…
Zac Brown Band To Perform At Dentsply Sirona World 2019
by Dentsply SironaDentsply Sirona announced today that the award-winning Zac Brown Band will perform at Dentsply Sirona World 2019 in Las Vegas on Friday, October 4. Zac Brown Band is the multi-platinum, Grammy Awardwinning group led by front man, Zac Brown. Throughout…
Health Unit Starts Promoting New Oral Health Program
by My North Bay NowThe North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit opening an oral health clinic has eased the load in the emergency department at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Before the health unit opened the dental clinic, the hospital counted 800…
B.C. Dentist Who Billed For Work He Didn’t Do ‘Crossed A Serious Ethical Threshold’
by CBC NewsA Richmond dental surgeon who charged his elderly patients thousands of dollars for procedures he didn’t perform and then refused to give them refunds has been found guilty of professional misconduct. Dr. Bin Xu seems to have disappeared since the…
Paid EyeSpecial Makes Dental Photography Easy
by Shofu Dental CorporationIncrease Production and Improve Patient Experience Digital photography plays a crucial role in the dental office. Studies have shown that approximately 65% of people remember information presented visually, while only 10% retain information given verbally. Documenting treatment planning with the…
Toof Keeps A Fresh Brush In Your Mouth And A Free Brush In Someone Else’s!
by ToofToof.com, the leader in online oral care products, is launching its “Toof Cares Program” at this year’s American Dental Association/FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco September 5-7. The new program, which is available by subscription, offers dental practices a…
Grichuk Required Dental Work After Taking Foul Ball To Face
by The ScoreToronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk had to visit a dentist after an unfortunate incident Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. During a ninth-inning at-bat against Orioles reliever Dillon Tate, Grichuk fouled a 93-mph sinker off his face. The 27-year-old immediately fell to the ground…
Australian Dental Association Warns Of Dangers Of DIY Teeth-Whitening Products
by ABC NewsAustralian dentists have said they are worried by the number of people coming to them with chemical burns and ulcers after using teeth-whitening products they saw being spruiked by celebrities and influencers online. “The worst case we’ve seen in our…
Dentist.Business Has Become A Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider For FAGD/MAGD Credit
by Dentist.BusinessOn July 5th 2019, Dentist.Business* received a letter dated June 27th 2019 from the Academy of General Dentistry. Dentist.Business has received an approval from the AGD Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) Council. In June 2019, Dentist.Business*received an approval from…