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Dentsply Sirona Hosts 2019 Ultrasonic Scaling Teaching Institute Program To Support Dental Hygiene Educators
by Dentsply SironaIn its 11th year, the Ultrasonic Scaling Teaching Institute (USTI) “train the trainer” program continues to support and empower dental hygiene educators in the U.S. and Canada. USTI provides clinical faculty with the latest scientific research and instructional resources specific…
How A Lion From Saskatoon Ended Up In A Dentist’s Chair
by CBCIt’s hard enough to get some humans to go to the dentist, let alone a lion. But 40 years ago, that’s where George, a lion who lived at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm & Zoo, needed to go. “Several weeks ago, he broke…
Access To Dental Care Set To Be Widened For Hong Kong’s Elderly As Lower Age For Subsidy Scheme Proposed
by South China Morning PostMore elderly residents in Hong Kong could gain access to vital dental care services with the age limit for a government subsidy scheme set to be lowered even further in the coming months. An additional 24,600 senior citizens benefited from…
Israeli Court Fines Dental Clinic That Rejected Applicant For Wearing Hijab
by Haaretz - Israel NewsA dental clinic in Netanya that wouldn’t hire a dentist because she wears a hijab (Muslim head covering) will have to pay her 40,000 shekels ($11,373) in compensation, the Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court said Sunday in a precedent-setting ruling.…
Longmont Dental Practice To Hold Auction For Child Battling Cancer
by Daily CameraWhen someone is affected by a serious disease, it’s only natural for family to spring to their aid. But Maira Arellano, a dental hygienist at Longmont Dental Loft had more than just her relatives supporting her after her 2-year-old son…
2020 Aruba Dental Conference Announced
by Clinical Research Dental Supplies & Services, Inc.Escape to Aruba for the 6th Annual Aruba Dental Conference, presented by Clinician’s Choice and Clinical Research Dental! Attracting renowned lecturers and dental experts from all over North America, this year’s conference promises three days of unforgettable, practice-enhancing enlightenment at…
Mark Wahlberg Shares Passion For Curbing Opioid Abuse
by ADAOscar-nominated actor and producer Mark Wahlberg has suffered the loss of friends from the opioid crisis. “I’ve known people who you’d never think would ever be interested in any kind of drug use but had an accident or surgery and…
Henry Schein’s Steven W. Kess Receives Honorary Membership From The American Dental Association
by Henry ScheinHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Steven W. Kess, Vice President of Global Professional Relations at Henry Schein, has been named an American Dental Association (ADA) honorary member for his dedication to improving oral health and access to…
FDA Seeks Pulmonary And Dental Sleep Experts For Medical Devices Advisory Committee Panels
by Sleep ReviewThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice requesting nominations for voting members to serve on the Medical Devices Advisory Committee (MDAC) device panels, which reviews data on the safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational devices and makes recommendations…
FDI World Dental Federation And Smile Train Launch Project To Improve Oral Health Of Children With Clefts
by FDI World Dental FederationOral health non-profits FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) and Smile Train are joining forces with support from GSK Consumer Healthcare to launch a two-year project to improve oral health guidance and on-going care for children with clefts. Together, FDI and…
Henry Schein’s 22nd Annual ‘Back To School’ Program Helps Thousands Of Students Around The World Return To The Classroom
by Henry ScheinTo help students in need around the world return to school with confidence, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) recently held its 22nd annual “Back to School” program. This year, the Company provided nearly 5,000 children with backpacks and school supplies…
8 In 10 Children In India Suffer From Oral Health Problems: Study
by Express Healthcare NewsA new national study by KANTAR IMRB for Colgate-Palmolive (India) revealed that at least 8 out of ten children in India suffer from oral health issues, underscoring the need for immediate action. Some of the major oral health problems found…
DIAC Announces The Future Of Digital Dentistry With Health Canada Digital Health Division
by DIACThe DIAC Board of Directors would like to invite you to our upcoming fall event. We are fortunate to have guest speakers from industry, Health Canada Digital Health Division and academia speaking on current digital practices, regulatory oversight and changes…
New FDI World Dental Federation Care Pathway Promotes Dentist-Patient Collaboration To Manage Partial Tooth Loss
by FDI World Dental FederationToday during the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco, USA, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) released its latest resources on the treatment and care of patients with partial tooth loss. Rather than losing all their teeth as they…
The Boxing Dentist: A Fighter Who Breaks And Remakes Teeth For A Living
by The GuardianBoxer and dental surgeon Dr Arthif Daniel occupies two parallel professional environments: the calm clinical atmosphere of his surgeries in Runcorn and Manchester during the week and the frenetic and brutal world of boxing across Europe at the weekends. There are times…
Canada’s Homeless People Need Better Access To Dental Care
by Cynthia GriffithAs the connection between oral health and overall physical health becomes continually more evident, more doctors recognize the need for dental care and coverage. However, there is one part of the Canadian population that lacks access to basic dental hygiene.…
Sonendo® To Present At Baird 2019 Global Healthcare Conference
by SonendoSonendo®, Inc., the developer of the GentleWave® System, a breakthrough technology for the dental marketplace, today announced that President and CEO, Bjarne Bergheim, will present at the Baird 2019 Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, Sept 5, 2019, 11:25 a.m. EDT.…
Henry Schein To Participate In The ADA FDI World Dental Congress Presented By The American Dental Association And FDI World Dental Federation
by Henry ScheinHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its lineup of new solutions and events to be featured during the ADA FDI World Dental Congress, presented by the American Dental Association (ADA) and FDI World Dental Federation, from September 5 to…
Scientists Regrow Tooth Enamel In Key Discovery That Could Mark End Of Fillings
by IndependentScientists have discovered a way to grow back tooth enamel, a development that could spell the end of fillings as a method to repair cavities. A team of researchers of China’s Zhejiang University were able to create a gel that makes tooth enamel…
Biotech Startup Guides UB Discoveries To Market For Dental Patients
by University of BuffaloPraveen Arany and Daniel Chan would have never guessed that a friendship forged over badminton would lead to the formation of an emerging biotechnology startup. The pair, who coached together for nearly five years at Rally Niagara Badminton Club in…