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NEWSFeb 9, 2012 | USAPacific Dental Conference features C.E. credit, hands-on coursesVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA: The Pacific Dental Conference will be held March 8-10 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The meeting features timely C.E. programming, open sessions, hands-on courses and other educational opportunities for the entire dental team. Read moreFeb 9, 2012 | USACommentary: Why dental practice branding mattersCompetition is ever increasing in this world of ours and dentistry is not immune from this trend. So, how do you set yourself and your dental practice apart from the competition and elevate yourself from being merely a commodity service? The key is to establish your practice’s brand. Read moreFeb 8, 2012 | USAUS smokers have fewer dental check-upsATLANTA, Ga., USA: Smokers in the USA seem to be seriously neglecting their oral health. According to the results of a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta in 2008, one out of five had never seen a dentist or avoided having his or her teeth checked for at least five years. Read moreFeb 8, 2012 | USATimes of crisis bring new plans for craniofacial medical careNEW YORK, NY, USA: Medical care for cleft lip or palate is typically offered in stages, with carefully timed surgeries and long-term comprehensive care provided by a team of professionals. When a crisis occurs, such as a natural disaster or political unrest, this standard of care is disrupted. There is a need to establish standards for continuing care for children with craniofacial anomalies during times of upheaval. Read moreFeb 7, 2012 | USAWinter Clinic attracts 3,000TORONTO, Ontario, Canada: The largest one-day dental convention in North America came off without a hitch at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Nov. 4. Toronto Academy of Dentistry Executive Director Billy Lowe said attendance at the 74th Annual Winter Clinic, which was more than 3,000, was up compared with last year for all sectors of attendees, but most notably among dentists. Read moreFeb 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 more |
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