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NEWSFeb 3, 2012 | USAQuality of life remains low in cancer survivorsDES MOINES, Iowa , USA: According to a survey undertaken by the University of Iowa, head and neck cancer survivors face poor quality of life owing to health-related issues. Owing to reduced oral functioning, over 50 percent reported persistent eating problems and 28.3 percent suffered from depression. Read moreFeb 1, 2012 | USAFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health MonthCHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) shines a light on dental health for children during February, marking the 10th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program as well as its annual National Children’s Dental Health Month. The program kicks off Friday, Feb. 3, with dental professionals across the nation mobilizing to provide free dental care to approximately 450,000 children and adolescents from underserved families throughout year. Read moreJan 31, 2012 | USAThomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting to celebrate ‘A Century of Excellence’ in AtlantaATLANTA, Ga., USA: The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting — a comprehensive source of continuing education in dentistry — will host its centennial meeting March 22 to 24. The 100th Hinman will feature more than 65 world-class dental experts; more than 250 courses, including 50 hands-on workshops; all-day educational tracks for dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff; and nearly 400 companies demonstrating the latest in dentistry. Read moreJan 30, 2012 | USAMeeting review: 2012 Yankee Dental CongressBOSTON, Mass., USA: During the recent Yankee Dental Congress, constant rain gave attendees ample reason to get lost among the educational lectures or the aisles of the exhibit floor, but one hardly needs an excuse when such a variety is offered in one place. If sitting in a lecture hall sounded a bit stuffy, attendees could head over to the Live Dentistry Arena and get wrapped up in Dr. Michael Boschetti and Dr. Lawrence Miller’s presentation of “Live Guided Surgery.” Read moreJan 26, 2012 | USAA clinic shows that the developmentally disabled can be treated without anesthesiaRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., USA: When 40-year-old Tina Lumbley of Moreno Valley went to the We Care Dental Center for a filling last September, it was the first time in nearly 20 years that she hadn’t been put under general anesthetic for a routine dental procedure. “It was wonderful,” said Marjorie Lumbley, Tina’s mother. Read moreJan 25, 2012 | USAKroeker is named a Pros in the Profession award winnerNEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Crest Oral-B has named Julie Wells Kroeker, RDH, of McAllen, Texas, as the latest winner of the brands’ second annual Pros in the Profession award program, which honors registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty every day. After careful consideration of a pool of qualified candidates, a panel of judges selected Kroeker for the award based on her commitment to the oral health of not only her patients, but also those with special needs in her community. Read moreJan 24, 2012 | USAOral surgery protocol to control bleeding for heart patients shows positive resultsNEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Cardiac patients who take anticoagulant medications and need a tooth extraction face an increased risk of bleeding that must be addressed by the treating clinician. Therefore, experts say, a protocol for heart patients is needed that will avoid significant bleeding after dental extractions without suspending anticoagulant therapy. Read moreJan 23, 2012 | USAClassmates fund scholarshipNEW YORK, NY, USA: To honor a professor who profoundly influenced their lives, four graduates from the New Jersey Dental School class of 1989 have established an endowed scholarship in his name. “We have all been influenced by people as we travel through life. Sometimes one special person makes all the difference,” said Dr. George Bambara, 1989 class president. Read moreJan 19, 2012 | USABrooklyn, N.Y., student receives gift of a healthy smileNEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Zeb was a promising Brooklyn high school student, but there was something ultimately holding him back. Enduring the pain and shame associated with poor oral health, he dreaded meeting new people, fearing ridicule once they saw his unsightly smile. Unable to afford necessary dental treatment, his felt his dreams for his future slipping away. Read moreJan 18, 2012 | USACharlie Sheen Tweets about visit to Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., USA: Celebrity personality and actor Charlie Sheen recently visited Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Dr. Kevin Sands. Following his recent donation of $25,000 toward tornado relief in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sheen posted an update to his Twitter account about his visit to Dr. Sands’ office. Read more |
USABUSINESSAribex continues double-digit growth, becomes debt-freeOREM, UTAH, USA: Aribex, supplier of handheld X… BUSINESSNew technologies guide paradigm shifts in dental prosthetics industryThe economic recession has had a dramatic impac… BUSINESSSeattle Study Club partners with dental laser corpSEATTLE, Wash., USA: One of the world's largest… EVENTS147th Chicago Midwinter Meeting 2012EVENTSAcademy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting 2012 Technology to Practice3/1/12-3/3/12, Phoenix, AZ, USA EVENTSDTA Chicago Midwinter Preview Show 2012EVENTSICOI Winter Symposium 20122/16/12-2/18/12, San Diego, CA, USA EVENTSLMT Chicago Lab Day 20122/24/12-2/25/12, Chicago, Illinois, USA EVENTSLMT Lab Day East 201211/30/-1-3/31/12, New York City, USA EVENTSPacific Dental Conference 20123/8/12-3/10/12, Vancouver, Canada NEWSFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health MonthCHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Dental Associati… NEWSMeeting review: 2012 Yankee Dental CongressBOSTON, Mass., USA: During the recent Yankee De… NEWSQuality of life remains low in cancer survivorsDES MOINES, Iowa , USA: According to a survey… NEWSThomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting to celebrate ‘A Century of Excellence’ in AtlantaATLANTA, Ga., USA: The Thomas P. Hinman Dental… POLITICSADA statement calls for repairing the tattered dental safety netWASHINGTON, DC, USA: The American Dental… POLITICSADA, AGD speak out against new non-dentist provider modelsNEW YORTK, NY, USA: The W.K. Kellogg Foundation… POLITICSAppeal against deportation of dental assistant spawns supportSAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: The planned deporta… POLITICSExperts say a dental public health infrastructure is needed in CaliforniaSACREMENTO, Calif., USA: The January issue of t… SPECIALITIESGuidance evolving on cleaning dental implantsAs a dental implant sales rep, I speak with man… SPECIALITIESLet patients test-drive their new smilesThe decision to pursue ceramic dental restorati… SPECIALITIESCase report: Internal root resorption rules out restorationFor decades, case reports and scientific studie… SPECIALITIESHR 101: Tees and tats causing a stir |
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