Congress on 3-D dentistry exceeds goals in education

LA JOLLA, CA / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The fourth International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging, sponsored by Imaging Sciences International and Gendex Dental Systems, held this year in La Jolla, CA, USA, offered attendees and the dental media an ideal setting in which to learn about 3-D technology.

Jul 27, 2010 | USA

Global trends in dental imaging: The rise of digital

The rapid emergence of digital technology for capturing intraoral X-ray images is a global trend and is driving growth in the overall dental imaging market. This trend is dramatically different across regions, particularly the United States and Europe. The United States is undergoing a rapid adoption of digital technology, although the majority of dental practices still use analog film.

Jul 26, 2010 | USA

Musings from CDA Anaheim meeting

ANAHEIM, CA, USA: The California Dental Association (CDA) held its annual southern meeting in Anaheim, CA, USA, earlier this year. The very successful meeting was facilitated by the spacious and plentiful facilities of the convention center. The CDA presented a multitude of educational courses, including practical ‘hands-on’ lectures, which were all very well attended.

Jul 23, 2010 | USA

Cosmetic dentist gives local TV weatherman a smile makeover

ODESSA, TX: Dr Robin Rutherford, a cosmetic dentist with a practice called The Art of Dentistry located in Odessa, Texas, recently provided a smile makeover for Greg Morgan, a local TV meteorologist. The dental work was explained to viewers during a series that aired on CBS 7 News. Viewers were able to witness one step of the dental treatment plan at a time.

Jul 22, 2010 | USA

ADA helps seek funding to rebuild dental offices in Haiti

CHICAGO, IL/NEW YORK, NY, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) through its Division of Global Affairs and Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) recently announced a joint initiative to help rebuild or re-equip some 30 Port-au-Prince dental practices damaged or destroyed by the earthquake that struck Haiti earlier this year. HVO is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to improving the availability and quality of health care in developing countries through the training and education of local health care providers.

Jul 21, 2010 | USA

AGD honors Fellows and Masters

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced that 326 dentists have earned its prestigious Fellowship and Mastership awards. The Fellowship and Mastership awards were bestowed during a special Convocation ceremony at the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held 8 to 11 July in New Orleans, LA, USA.

Jul 20, 2010 | USA

University of New England raises funds for new dental college

PORTLAND, ME / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Thanks to the financial support of Northeast Delta Dental and other contributors, a new dental college is on track to be established in the northeastern United States. The University of New England (UNE) recently announced the lead gift of US$2.3 million from Northeast Delta Dental for the UNE College of Dental Medicine.

Jul 19, 2010 | USA

OSAP Symposium attendees ‘shake it up’

ANNAPOLIS, MD / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) 2010 Symposium, ‘Shake It Up,’ held 10-13 June in Tampa, FL, USA, was a resounding success, according to organizers, attendees, speakers and exhibitors. The annual conference is considered a ‘don’t miss’ event for anyone involved with infection control and safety in dental settings.

Jul 16, 2010 | USA

Henry Schein sponsors Global Student Outreach Program

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Henry Schein Inc., the largest distributor of health-care products and services to office-based practitioners, and the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have announced a five-year sponsorship of the dental school’s national and international outreach programs — the NYU College of Dentistry Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program.

Jul 15, 2010 | USA

2010 Biodenix Implantology Forum to be held in Vancouver

The 2010 Biodenix Implantology Forum will be held 23-24 July at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The theme of the meeting, sponsored by Biodenix Technologies, is ‘Dental Implants: From Osseointegration to Aesthetic Excellence.’ The forum will be conducted as a series of presentations followed by interactive panel discussions.

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