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March 21, 2012

Voting in the Bur Chaos Bites video promotion begins November 1, 2010 – and runs through November 15, 2010 on the top 5 videos submitted for the contest. Dental offices pulled out all the stops and uploaded their very creative and funny versions of chaos in their operatories and sterilization areas of their offices.  

March 21, 2012

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Dental Association (ADA) said today that it welcomes an organization of the stature of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to join the fight to improve the nation's oral health.

March 21, 2012

No self respecting discussion about communicating with patients of record would be complete without including social networking. Here are a few statistical tidbits, according to Socialnomics’ "Social media (is not) a fad: It is the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution.":  

March 21, 2012

Scientists seeking to predict a person’s risk for developing dental caries by identifying the presence of harmful oral bacteria have to date identified only about 800 of the thousands of microbes residing in the human oral cavity. But now a multimillion grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the J.

March 21, 2012

National Dentex Corporation (NDX) announced today that Chief Executive Officer David L. Brown has retired from the Company, and that its board of directors has appointed Steven E. Casper the Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2010.

March 21, 2012

When I recently came across a graphic clearly illustrating the rapid pace of computer technology’s twin progressions of increasing power and decreasing size, it sparked an image in my head of where all this could lead and ways the even more powerful and compact computers of the not-too-distant future computers might be put to use.

March 21, 2012

Warminster, PA (October 18, 2010) − OraPharma, Inc., a specialty oral health company dedicated to bringing scientifically and technologically advanced products to the dental community, including ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg, will be rolling out the

March 21, 2012

In his new book, Teeth in Mortal Combat: How to Unleash your Basic Instinct for Survival, Dr. Sawicki argues that enhancing the Qi, or life energy, of the mouth may boost jawbone mineral density, increase blood flow to the brain and improve overall balance and muscular strength.

March 21, 2012

Dentists know how difficult and time consuming it is to grow their practices through marketing efforts, hard work, excellent service and building their reputations over the years. Some dentists have found an additional method for practice growth that has similarities to an investment model growth in public companies.

March 21, 2012

These toys inspired you to brush your teeth at night, maybe even got you thinking about a career in dentistry. They reflect what was happening in the world at the time, and they bring back childhood memories. And now you can see them all again at the National Museum of Dentistry.

March 21, 2012

ToothIQ.com is excited to announce that it nearly doubled its content and media database on Thursday, October 14, 2010, making it the Web's foremost authority on oral health.

March 21, 2012

AAP 2010 Honolulu, Hi - October 30 – November 2, 2010 Corporate Forum - Exhibit - Hands-on Demo? Straumann Booth #507 Straumann AAP Corporate Forum Saturday, October 30, 2010, 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm

March 21, 2012

An upcoming Spotlight Webinar brought to health professionals by CareerFusion will cover breastfeeding and the effects it has on the oral cavity, including growth and development. The live event will take place on Sunday November 7th from 10:00 am-11:00 am EST.  Nancy Brohawn, a dental hygiene clinician from Deleware, will concentrate on the following topics: 

March 21, 2012

Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Los Angeles, USA – Royal Philips Electronics announced today that it has agreed to acquire Discus Holdings Inc, the leading manufacturer of professional tooth whitening products. Through this acquisition Philips expands its oral healthcare portfolio, adding to Philips’ globally leading Sonicare  electric toothbrush business.

March 21, 2012

Do you have a gap, or what those in the dental industry refer to as diastema? Have years of ridicule and torment made you wish you had perfect, straight teeth? Well, the time has finally come for you to show off your smile. What was once looked at as a flaw to one's appearance has become pretty hip.

March 21, 2012

VERSAILLES, Ohio – (October 1, 2010) – Midmark Corporation today announced the launch of its 2010 dental sterilizer promotion, Crunching Numbers. The national promotion will run from October 1 through December 31 of this year, featuring Midmark’s market-leading sterilizers known for their reliability and efficiency.

March 21, 2012

On October 1, 2010, Dr. James C. Kessler, previous Chair of the Division of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Oklahoma, assumed responsibility for the Department of Education at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. Dr. Kessler replaces Dr. Irwin M. Becker as Chairman of Education.

March 21, 2012

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2010 -- Dr. Reid Winick just returned from Madison, Wisconsin, where dental leaders from all over the country convened over the weekend to hold the founding meeting for the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).

March 21, 2012

Minneapolis, MN (October 18, 2010) – Bite Tech, Inc. is helping athletes reach their full potential while recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). The company is introducing a special edition of its Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ for the cause, making mouthpieces and mouthguards available with pink ArmourBite® wedges.

March 21, 2012

Dr. Daniel M. Meyer was not happy to see the ADA cancel this year’s Health Screening Program (HSP) as well as leave it’s future unclear heading in to the recently completed annual session in Orlando.

March 21, 2012

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Ultradent Products, Inc. presents two complimentary CE courses and an opportunity to win a free VALO dental curing light or TiLOS Endodontic system at this year’s Greater New York Dental Meeting. Drs.

March 21, 2012

I recently bumped into a patient that I had seen in my office only once about 15 years ago. “I owe you an apology," he said. "Let me tell you my story. Do you remember when I came to you?" How could I forget? That visit was permanently etched in my memory.

March 21, 2012

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2010 – Raymond F. Gist, D.D.S., a Flint, Mich., general dentist is the 2010-2011 president of the American Dental Association (ADA).  Dr.  Gist’s induction took place during the ADA’s 151st Annual Session in Orlando, Fla.           

March 21, 2012

Children throughout the country have their sites set on showing off cool costumes this weekend and on bringing home bags stuffed with candy. Many children look forward to this day throughout the year, but taking in too many of these sugary snacks clearly isn’t good for their overall health or for their smiles.

March 21, 2012

CARLSBAD, CA-Hayes Handpiece Company has announced the opening of a new location in Queensland, Australia. Hayes Handpiece Repair Australia is owned and operated by Adam Mathews, and provides local handpiece repair service, staff training and handpiece and instrument sales to the Brisbane area.