FDI World Dental Congress opens in Brazil

SALVADOR DA BAHIA, Brasil: The FDI Annual World Dental Congress (AWDC) opened yesterday in the beautiful city of Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, just days after the World Dental Parliament started discussing here decisive political issues that will affect dental and systemic health treatment in the future at worldwide level. The Salvador congress is a joint effort of FDI and the Brazilian Dental Association (ABO).

Sep 2, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

Unilever/FDI Partnership enters second phase

SALVADOR DA BAHIA, Brasil: Unilever Oral Care and the FDI World Dental Federation will celebrate the launch of the next phase of their unique global partnership, known as Live.Learn.Laugh., at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress. This launch will continue the success of the first phase which raised awareness for the importance of oral health through local oral health improvement projects around the world.

Sep 2, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

Predictability of the regenerative therapy in class II furcation defects

The predictability of regeneration of class II furcation defects is considered by many as the most challenging periodontal defect to treat. The main aspect to be considered in the regenerative therapy of class II furcation defect is the large number of factors that can influence the response to such sites. The clinician must be aware of the amount of negative factors present in a given situation, always seeking to minimise them.

Sep 2, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

Interview: 'The only global congress'

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, Brasil: The president of FDI World Dental Federation, Dr. Roberto Vianna from Brazil, explains the goals and objectives of the "Voice of Dentistry," and of the 2010 Annual World Dental Congress now taking place in Salvador da Bahía.

Jul 9, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

The Largest Meeting in IADR history

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is the largest organization dedicated to foster knowledge on oral health through research worldwide. IADR supports and represents the oral health research community through its Divisions and Sections all over the world. Throughout the years, the organization has done an outstanding job in the communication and application of research findings. Before the IADR General Session in Barcelona, Spain we talked to IADR president Professor David M. Williams.

Jun 23, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

A Giant Leap for Brazil

The election of Dr. Maria Fidela de Lima Navarro, Dean of the Bauru Dental School (FOB-Bauru) at the University of São Paulo, as president of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is a great recognition of the high level of dental research being conducted in Brazil. In addition to taking over the organization at the upcoming IADR General Session in Barcelona, Spain, Brazil will be the venue of the 2010 international congress of FDI and of the 2012 IADR General Session, which shows the stature it has finally achieved. Dr. Maria Fidela de Lima explains in this interview the significance of her election as president of the largest dental research organization in the world.

Jun 22, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

"My goal is to promote membership of Brazilian researchers to IADR"

Dr. Giuseppe A. Romito, President of the Brazilian Division of IADR (2010-2012) and of the Brazilian Society of Periodontics (Sobrape) is a renowned researcher in his field. Lecturer at the upcoming IADR General Session in Barcelona, Spain and later on at the FDI in Bahia, Brazil we spoke with him about dental research in Brazil.

Jun 17, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

Dr. Acosta Gío Awarded by OSAP for his Work in Infection Control

TAMPA, Florida, USA — The Mexican professor and infection control specialist Dr. Enrique Acosta Gío received the prestigious "James J. Crawford 2010 Award" during the recent OSAP symposium in Tampa, Florida for his contributions to occupational and dental health patient safety.

Jun 17, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

New Ideas in Education

MEXICO CITY — Considered the top businessman in the dental trade here, long-time general manager for Ivoclar Vivadent Mexico, Héctor Flores led the company to robust growth and introduced innovations such as the 5,000 people attended annual company congress. And when he left the company one year ago, he started a new concept in dental clinical services and in education called Dental Intelligence (I+D).

Jun 1, 2010 | LATIN AMERICA

First Whitener for Fixed Braces Orthodontics

Written by three renowned researchers and clinicians, this article describes the use of a new dental whitening product. The effect of this compound whitens dentin in multi-directional angles, reaching areas covered by brackets, making it possible to achieve teeth whitening under these devices. Patients are very willing to use this procedure, both in-office and at home, because they want to achieve white teeth while under orthodontic treatment. The result is a whitening technique that also achieves a marked increase in patients' oral hygiene habits.

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