Smart online appointment booking
2012-01-16
Although online appointment booking is commonplace in other areas of consumer life its appearance in the dental market is relatively recent. But although the technology
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Canadian firm debuts light-based teeth-whitening line
2012-01-15
Klox Technologies is partnering with Oral Science to market and distribute Klox’s light-based teeth-whitening products in Canada. Klox’s teeth-whitening products are the first from its
Thyroid cancer increasing in the U.S.
2012-01-15
Thyroid cancer, which affects about 11 people per 100,000 each year, appears to be on the rise, according to an article in the Indianapolis Star.
Univ. of Hawaii hygiene students get scholarships
2012-01-15
Four University of Hawaii Maui College students have been given scholarships designed for dental assistants who are pursuing careers in dental hygiene and intend to
FDA warns of pain med mix-up
2012-01-15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and patients about a potential mix-up between prescription pain drugs and over-the-counter medications. Manufacturing
N. Ireland may eliminate free orthodontic care
2012-01-15
Most parents in Northern Ireland will be expected to pay for their children’s braces under new proposals designed to reduce pressure on National Health Service
Ormco offers productivity advice for orthodontists
2012-01-15
Ormco Orthodontics is offering tips to orthodontists to help increase the value of their services. Nearly 70% of adults are interested in improving their smiles,
Can sugar help stop esophageal cancer?
2012-01-15
U.K. scientists have identified changes in the patterns of sugar molecules that line precancerous cells in the esophagus (Barrett’s dysplasia), making it easier to detect
Dr. Howard Farran, Dr. Rhonda Savage and John Christensen to Headline at World Dental Forum
2012-01-13
SEATTLE, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Modern Dental Laboratory USA announces the addition of three key opinion leaders to the World Dental Forum 2012. Dr.
Carestream Health Earns 47 U.S. Patents in 2011
2012-01-13
ATLANTA – Carestream and its subsidiaries were awarded 47 patents in 2011 for innovations in its radiology imaging and healthcare IT, dental imaging and molecular
ACTEON announced a winner of its iPad2 for its Facebook Sweepstake!
2012-01-13
ACTEON North America announced a winner for its Facebook Sweepstake “Like ACTEON North America and Enter for a Chance to win an iPad2” – The
Univ. of Manitoba offers implants to 35 homeless
2012-01-12
The University of Manitoba has launched a program that will enable 35 homeless individuals to receive dental implants. The Niznick Overdenture Program provides students with