Amazon Poses Threat to Dental Suppliers
Shares of dental supply distibutors sank Wednesday after Morgan Stanley issued a stark warning to investors: “Amazon is here.” Dental supply distributors Henry Schein and Patterson Cos. both closed … more
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New Futuredontics’ Report Reveals Growth of Social Media Usage Among Dental Professionals
Futuredontics® has released an exclusive new report for dental professionals entitled, “How Dental Practices Use Social Media.” The report is now available to all dental … more
Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner by Air Techniques Receives High Reviews
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, received stellar reviews for Monarch Vinyl Upholstery Cleaner. The upholstery cleaner was evaluated by … more
3M Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Kerr Corporation
3M and 3M Innovative Properties Co. filed a patent infringement lawsuit in federal district court in Wilmington, Del., last week against Kerr Corporation. The suit alleges … more
PM Trudeau Names Female Indigenous Dentist as Senator
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named two new Independent senators to sit in the upper chamber. Mary Coyle, 63, will sit for Nova Scotia and Mary Jane … more
New Dental Material Resists Plaque and Kills Microbes
Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth … more
New Mobile App Rewards Good Dental Habits with “Dentacoin”
Dentacare is the second developed tool, serving the mission of Dentacoin, after the successfully launched Trusted Review Platform. The Dentacare Mobile app aims to form long-lasting … more
Crosstex Expands Product Portfolio with Acquisition of SAFE-FLO® Saliva Ejector Products
Innovative Technology Eliminates Risk of Backflow and Reduces Risk of Cross Contamination Cantel Medical Corp. subsidiary, Crosstex International, Inc. (“Crosstex”), continues its market diversification and … more
New York Dentist Allegedly Fired Employees for Toxic Workplace Complaints
A Long Island, N.Y., dentist created a toxic work environment with his unwanted sexual advances, three former employees allege in a lawsuit. His former office … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Support Improved Oral Health Programs for Indigenous Peoples
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to see that the 2017 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada focus on the importance of oral … more
Alberta Dental Fee Guide Urges 8.5 Per Cent Drop
The Alberta government has come to an agreement with the Alberta Dental Association and College on a new fee guide. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman announced … more
Spike in Syphilis Cases Keeps Dentists on Alert
Symptoms of the disease – making a comeback due to opioid abuse – often seen in the mouth and on tongue and lips hruti Kashikar … more
UB Receives $1.35 Million Grant to Shed Light on the ‘Dark Matter of Biology’
Researchers will develop tools that simplify analysis of glycans, biomolecules more diverse than the genome A University at Buffalo-led team of researchers has received a … more
Henry Schein To Showcase Digital Solutions At Greater New York Dental Meeting, Nov. 26-29, 2017
– Booth Highlights Include the Latest Products, Services, and Solutions for Helping Practitioners Operate Successful Practices and Deliver Quality Patient Care – Daily Schedule of … more
Kerr Launches Harmonize™ in Canada
Kerr Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of Harmonize™ in Canada. It’s the next generation universal composite infused with Adaptive Response Technology (ART), a … more
Dentsply Sirona Reintroduces the CEREC MC Milling Unit to the U.S. Market
The entry-level milling solution is available again as part of the U.S. CEREC product portfolio, offering an attractive and affordable path to digital dentistry and … more
Convergent Dental Ranked Number 77th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500™
Attributes 2002% Percent Revenue Growth to product performance and a strong commitment to customer success Convergent Dental today announced it ranked 77th on Deloitte’s Technology … more
Academy of Laser Dentistry Hosts Three Educational Sessions at GNYDM
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, … more
Pioneer Lasers, Creator of the Modern Diode Laser, Brings Back Two Top-Selling Designs
To celebrate, it is offering an epic Q4 promotion Pioneer Lasers, LLC, is pleased to announce the return of two top-selling diode lasers along with … more
Tooth or False? Five Dental Myths Debunked
Anaida Deti, owner and CEO of DentalX, and registered dental hygienist, sets the record straight on the most popular dental misconceptions Tooth be told, there’s … more