Beach season has approach and many sometimes just want to stare at the vast ocean, rest and enjoy a few hours of sun and sand; however many others go to the beach to build. Many come to beach to build a sand castle; with this in mind will like to give you a few pointer that will help you build the perfect Sand Castle. Step 1: The Basics In order
Dental laboratory network MicroDental Laboratories has acquired Phoenix Dental Laboratory. MicroDental is based in Dublin, CA, but has labs located throughout the U.S. and Canada. The acquisition, which is effective immediately, merges Phoenix Dental of Hamilton, Ontario, with the MicroDental Hamilton Laboratory to form a full-service laboratory in the Toronto area. “As with our other strategic mergers, this partnership immediately provides customers of Phoenix Dental Laboratory with access to new
The Canary System by Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT) can monitor the progress of caries after being treated with resin infiltration, according to a study presented at the recent European Organisation for Caries Research Congress in Brussels. The research showed that the system could detect and monitor caries treated with DMG’s Icon clear resin and that resin infiltration may significantly delay the progress of natural caries development on smoother surfaces and
San Diego is currently in celebration, Comic Con is here and everyone wants to be part of the celebration. This weekend San Diego will held Comic Con and will receive many enthusiastic visitors; to all true believers out there we invite you to come to San Diego and be part of the city celebration and rich history. History of San Diego Comic Con The international multi-genre convention has been held
U.S. Peace Corps volunteers delivered dental supplies to nursery and primary school students in South America thanks to a donation from Kool Smiles. Kool Smiles, a dental care provider for children and adults in the U.S., donated more than 400 dental kits, which was made possible by a sponsorship from the Benevis Foundation. The Peace Corps volunteers then delivered those kits, which included toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss, to Haimaracabra,
Summer is here and wants you to enjoy every second of it; whether you are visiting your love ones or simply resting, we want you to have a strong healthy heart this summer and the rest of your life. To protect your heart, Sani would like to offer you a few tips that will help you have a Strong Healthy Heart. Stay Active! In order to have a strong healthy
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dalhousie University administrators allowed a culture of “sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism,” according to an independent report commissioned after several fourth-year dental students made sexual Facebook posts concerning their female classmates. Read Features Editor Donna Domino’s article here. Dentists do not have to be technology geniuses to get the best out of digital tools, according to Dr. Frank Higginbottom during his presentation at the recent 2015 Academy of
The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L) has launched a special promotion for donor contributors to have a chance to win a trip to the 2016 Super Bowl. S4L is a nonprofit organization that provides free braces and orthodontic care for underserved children. Contributors get one entry into the drawing for the Super Bowl Ultimate Experience for every $20 donation between now and December 1, 2015, or six entries for
The more alcohol people drink, the worse their periodontal condition may be, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology. The findings show that men and women who consume at least four alcoholic drinks per week have worse periodontal status than those who drink less than that amount monthly, or who do not drink alcohol at all. The Brazilian researchers wanted to find out how alcohol usage affected
Pulpdent’s Activa bioactive restorative is more resistant to fractures than traditional composites, according to studies conducted at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry in Memphis and Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Activa is an aesthetic restorative with a bioactive resin matrix, a shock-absorbing resin component, and bioactive glass fillers. It includes a patented synthetic rubber molecule in the matrix to help absorb stress and
3M has announced that it will combine its 3M ESPE Dental and 3M Unitek Orthodontics units into a single, new division called 3M Oral Care. “Building on our strong brands and technologies, 3M Oral Care will leverage our fundamental strengths in science and innovation to deliver a complete suite of solutions across the continuum of oral care for dentists and orthodontists, to improve patient outcomes,” stated Joaquin Delgado, executive vice
The Foundation for Facial Recovery has officially launched after receiving tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The foundation will provide educational programs and conduct research to help those with facial palsy and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions. “The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than 35 million Americans are afflicted with TMJ disorders, and many of them don’t know it because their symptoms are unusual and the disorder