Does your office have a written plan in case of a medical emergency? If not, now is a great time to implement one, according to a well-attended session on emergencies at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. Despite your best efforts as a dental professional, medical emergencies can still happen, and the best time to prepare for one is before it occurs. At the meeting, Theodore Passineau, JD, a medical
The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has donated $4.6 million to help build a new dental clinic at the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis. The Delta Dental Oral Health Center at HCMC is part of a new $220.8 million clinic and specialty building. The grant will fund in-clinic dental services for highly complex patients at the center, according to the foundation. The clinic will treat 85% of HCMC’s dental
Ultradent Products has released the Jiffy universal finishing system for high-strength ceramics. The system allows adjustors and polishers to work interchangeably on porcelain, lithium disilicate, and zirconia, according to the company. There is no need to purchase multiple components with the kit (extra- or intraoral), and the system provides a smooth, high-gloss finish on ceramic restorations. Its universal application also takes away the need for multiple grinders and polishers. The
The Global Oral Health Summit, hosted by Carestream Dental, is a new comprehensive educational event that brings dental, orthodontic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery professionals together. It will be held November 10-13, 2016, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The summit takes the place of Carestream Dental’s three separate Users’ Meetings of the past and is open to all oral healthcare professionals, both doctors and staff. It will also include
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues in the real world. The patient, a 35-year-old stockbroker and father of two teenagers, presented to his general dentist with
Laser system developer Fotona launched the ST Pro LightWalker dental laser at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The ST Pro, which costs $49,900, is a hard- and soft-tissue laser with many of the features of the LightWalker ATS, the company said. The laser is capable of removing caries without the need for shots and local anesthetic, according to Fotona. It also allows the dentist to perform a number of
Convergent Dental released software upgrades to its Solea dental laser at the Chicago Dental Society’s 2016 Midwinter Meeting. The updates include new 1.25-mm and 0.75-mm coarse cut (XC) spot sizes, according to a press release. The new spot sizes increase cutting speed and precision, the company noted. “This update and the new spot sizes it provides are part of a continuous improvement strategy that we have been delivering on since
The company now known as Dentsply Sirona announced on February 29 that a “merger of equals” had been completed. First announced on September 15, 2015, the merger creates the world’s “largest and most diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies,” according to a company press release. “With our merger complete, Dentsply Sirona can now focus its efforts on empowering dental professionals to provide better, safer, and faster dental care,”
3M has launched a new website to showcase dentist- and lab-submitted case photos of its Lava zirconia restorations for crowns and bridges. Marking the 15th anniversary of the brand, the new website will allow visitors to view, like, and share before and after photos, the company said. “Thousands of skilled clinicians and lab technicians have allowed 3M to offer the benefits of zirconia to patients around the world,” said Jennifer
Cavex has launched its Bite & White ABC Masterkit at-home teeth-whitening system. The system is designed for dental practices to provide whitening services to patients concerned about excessive sensitivity, unnaturally white teeth, or high cost, according to the company. In step A (activation), the user brushes with Cavex Bite & White Stainless, which removes surface stains and plaque and raises the pH of the mouth. In step B (brightening), the
CHIGAGO – The first day of the 2016 Midwinter Meeting was attended by more than 28,000 in total, with new products, full clinical sessions, and special events. View the slideshow below to see some of the highlights from the first day of the 2016 Midwinter Meeting. .slideBox { background-color : #ffcc00; } .slideCaption { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style:italic; text-align:left; padding:4px; } .photoCredit { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px;
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Greetings from Chicago, where the Midwinter Meeting is in full force. Many had difficulties getting to Chicago because of a poorly timed winter storm, but at least on Thursday the weather cooperated, sessions were full, and traffic seemed good on the exhibit floor. I want to again congratulate the winners of our 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. The winners were feted at an event Thursday evening at McCormick