The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation has created the Jacob B. Freedland Society to recognize those who make deferred gifts of $25,000 or more. A deferred gift is one that makes an impact after the donor’s lifetime, such as bequests, trusts, and annuities. The founding members of the Jacob B. Freedland Society are listed below: Scott Fehrs David Funderburk, DDS Keith Krell, DDS Mark Odom, DDS Terryl Propper, DDS
Dentists who graduated with higher debt were less likely to specialize and more likely to enter private practice than other primary occupations, according to the findings of a new survey in the Journal of the American Dental Association. “We found that factors such as gender, race, and whether your parent is a dentist had much more significant impact on career choices than debt.” — Marko Vujicic, PhD, chief economist and
Children exposed to tobacco smoke at 4 months had an almost twofold increase in the risk of caries in their deciduous teeth in a new study from Japan. The findings support increasing public health and clinical interventions to limit exposure to secondhand smoke, according to the researchers. In this study, researchers led by Koji Kawakami, MD, PhD, from Kyoto University analyzed the records of nearly 77,000 children born in Kobe
Planmeca and OraMetrix/suresmile announced that three Planmeca ProMax imaging units are now certified for use with the OraMetrix suresmile product. The ProMax 3D Classic, ProMax 3D Mid, and ProMax 3D Max imaging units are the three units now certified for use with suresmile, which is designed to enable orthodontists to visualize and simulate multiple diagnostic setups and design customized archwires for patients, according to OraMetrix. “The superior performance of Planmeca
The nomination process for the HuangshanDental.com Dental Excellence Awards continues through midnight on November 5. Your colleagues and peers have already told us who should be nominated for dentistry’s most prestigious awards, and it’s time for you to join them. This year’s awards feature nine categories, including Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Most Important Story, and more. Your award nominations will be used to assemble a list
Henry Schein is partnering with the American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation (ACPEF) to fund the ACPEF Digital Dentistry Curriculum Initiative. The initiative focuses on CAD/CAM technology and will be offered to dental students and practicing dentists through continuing education programs. Henry Schein and ACPEF committed $1.25 million to fund it. The program is expected to be piloted by several dental schools beginning in 2017. “We believe CAD/CAM technology enhances
I heard about Los Algodones a few years ago. Some of my friends used to go there on winter to escape from the cold. “Snow Birds” is how they call them. They told me about the place, the weather, and the low price of dental services. Anyway, the idea of traveling to Mexico caused me anxiety, I’ve never been a traveler. Even in my youth, the complications of taking a
The ADA Foundation has announced Cavan Brunsden, DDS, and Colgate-Palmolive as the winners of the 2015 Smile Champion awards for the Give Kids A Smile program. The program seeks to address the need for oral healthcare and education for children, and the Smile Champion awards recognize outstanding volunteer and corporate efforts to strengthen and expand the program. The awards will be presented at the ADA Foundation volunteer recognition reception at
What do you do when your practice income doesn’t keep pace with your expenses? In this case study excerpt from his recent book, Practice Turnaround: Succeeding in the New Dental Economy, Dr. Roger P. Levin illustrates how a struggling dental practice can learn how to market successfully to patients and turn the financial situation around. Also on HuangshanDental.com this week, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office has reached a settlement agreement on
Halloween has arrived and that means that witches, goblins, and other grotesque decorations and paraphernalia have been seen for the past weeks in our neighbors’ house. This holiday originates from the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced “sah-win”). Even though this holiday has gone through several changes, its roots and meaning are still the same. We invite you to read our post and see for yourself all the changes
The ADA has released its Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing. The guide covers topics such as the following: Drug diversion Understanding the disease of substance use disorders Detection and deterrence of substance use disorders and drug diversion Office management of controlled substances Addiction and impairment in dental professionals The guide also covers commonly used illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs, in addition to alcohol and tobacco. It
Nanova Biomaterials’ NovaPro Flow composite has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial distribution. NovaPro Flow is a flowable composite that can be injected in a cavity and hardened through a high-intensity blue light in less than 20 seconds, according to the company. Calcium phosphate nanofibers are used to improve the strength of the tooth while retaining the shine. Once hardened, the nanofibers provide support