Dentistry in Medical News

Chicago Cosmetic Dentistry Practice Offers Ultra-Thin, Futuristic Lumineers Dental Veneers to Brighten Smiles

Lumineers® have taken the world of dentistry by storm as being effective treatment options for patients with stained, chipped, or cracked teeth. But Lumineers® are also known for the benefits they bring patients who suffer from extreme anxiety and fear of going to the dentist. Dental Impl...

Dentra™ Announces Dentistry Council of Advisors

Dentra, a business unit of OCS, announced today the formation of their Dentistry Council of Advisors (DCA). The DCA will include Dr. Joel Berg, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, Dr. Dan Nathanson, and Dr. Barbara Steinberg. The DCA will help shape the direction of Dentra solutions to dental practices, labs, s...

OraVerse (R) Selected by Dentistry Today Magazine as One of the Top 100 Products of 2009

SAN DIEGO, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a dental specialty pharmaceutical company today announced that OraVerse(R), the company's premier dental pharmaceutical product, has been selected by leading dental industry magazine Dentistry Today as one of its Top ...

Identafi(TM) 3000 Picked by Dentistry Today Magazine as One of the Top 100 Products of 2009

HOUSTON, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimira LLC's Identafi(TM) 3000 oral cancer detection device has been picked by leading dental industry magazine Dentistry Today as one of its Top 100 Products. The full results of the 23rd annual competition will be published in the July issue. Dentistry ...

American Dental Association, The Forsyth Institute Collaborate to Pilot Evidence-Based Dentistry Training Course

CHICAGO, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Dental Association (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute announce the offering of an intensive, five-day training course in evidence-based principles and tools, including systematic reviews and application...

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Releases New Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Guidelines

Expectant Mothers Should Consider Visiting a Dentist During Pregnancy; Infants Should Undergo Oral Health Assessment by Their First Birthday CHICAGO, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in pediatric oral health, announced new oral ...

New ... Provisional Restorations In Dentistry DVD by Paul R. Chalifoux, DDS

The Provisional Restorations in Dentistry DVD is a new DVD produced by Dr. Paul R. Chalifoux, DDS. It introduces new techniques called "Chalifoux Interlocking" to prevent provisional restorations for dental crowns, bridges and veneers from coming off as the permanent restorations are b...

National Museum of Dentistry Opens New Smile Experience, Exhibition Recognizes Dr. Irwin Smigel as Father of Aesthetic Dentistry

BALTIMORE, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Dentistry will unveil a new historical exhibition called The Smile Experience on June 6, 2009, marking the achievements of Dr. Irwin Smigel , the father of aesthetic dentistry. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, t...

Raleigh Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry Earns Certification For Sedation Dentistry

Renowned Dentist Robert L. Williamson III, DDS of Raleigh Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry is one of the few Doctors in Practice in North Carolina to earn the certification for oral sedation dentistry. Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 5, 2009 -- Raleigh Comprehensive and Cos...

Davis Vision, Visionworks, United Concordia Dental and Louisiana State University School of Dentistry Partner with Hands on New Orleans

Special Project This Week Helps New Orleans School and Nearly 400 Students PLAINVIEW, N.Y., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- This week in New Orleans, Davis Vision, one of the nation's premier managed vision care companies, Visionworks retail stores, national dental insurer United Concordia Denta...

Milestone Scientific to Exhibit at the CDA Art and Science of Dentistry Spring Session

LIVINGSTON, N.J., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MLSS), the recognized leader in advanced injection technologies, today announced that it will be showcasing its award-winning STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System(TM) (STA System) at the upcoming ...

Academy of General Dentistry Access to Care White Paper

Comprehensive Approach Urges Action to Protect Public's Oral Health CHICAGO, April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the only voice exclusively for the general dentist, reminds legislators that dentistry is very different from the practice of medicin...

American Dental Association Launches Evidence-Based Dentistry Web Site

Initial database features over 1300 systematic reviews CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Dental Association (ADA) announces the launching of EBD.ada.org, the Web site dedicated to evidenced-based dentistry (EBD). EBD.ada.org allows easy and quick access to a database o...

Sedation Dentistry Safety Week Spotlights the Important Role of Dental Team Members

On the second day of Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, the spotlight shifts to the 30,000 dental assistants and other dental office team members throughout the United States who help ensure that sedation dentistry is as safe for patients as it is comfortable and anxiety-free. "Safety is very m...

Thousands of Dentists Nationwide Mark First Annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week

The first annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, March 9-13, aims to help dentists and their team members provide effective dental care that is not only comfortable and anxiety-free, but also extraordinarily safe. Activities will include a review of key steps that all sedation dentists and their...

Switch to Daylight Savings Time Will Launch First Annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week Hosted by DOCS Education

The first annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week will be held March 9th to March 13th. Nearly 10,000 specially trained dentists and their staffs throughout the United States will be encouraged to mark the switch to daylight savings by taking the time to review and refresh their safety procedures. ...

Dr. Gregory Sawyer, of Los Gatos, Has Been Selected by the American Dental Association for the Evidence-Based Dentistry Champion Conference

Dr. Gregory Sawyer, founder of Los Gatos Dental Group, has been selected by the American Dental Association and the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice as a participant in the Evidence-Based Dentistry Champion Conference. Dr. Sawyer was chosen based on his direct involvement with patient ...

McKinneyDentist.com Hosts Free Day of Dentistry With Dentistry From The Heart

MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Marvin Berlin is out to change lives by offering free smiles to anyone who needs dental work, as he hosts the latest event for Dentistry From The Heart. The Valentine's Day event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at McKinneyDentist.com in ...

UDM School of Dentistry 'Gives Kids A Smile'

Saturday, February 7 -- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. DETROIT, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many children in Detroit will have a lot more to smile about. With the help of dentists, dental hygienists, faculty, staff and students, the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry will provide f...

OHSU School of Dentistry uncovers mechanism for dental pain

PORTLAND, Ore. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry ( www.ohsu.edu/sod ) have discovered a novel function of the peptide known as Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the development of the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve provides the signaling pathway for period...

OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers new molecule in blood-pressure control system

PORTLAND, Ore. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry ( www.ohsu.edu/sod ) have discovered that the nerve cells controlling heart rate and blood pressure synthesize a molecule known to be critically important for proper nervous system growth. The finding could som...

Academy of General Dentistry Partners with Colgate-Palmolive

AGD Members to Benefit from Continuing Dental Education Programs CHICAGO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and Colgate-Palmolive are pleased to announce a year long partnership to provide quality continuing dental education (CDE) programs to educate AGD...

Sarasota Cosmetic Dentistry Practice Wins Big At FACD

The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry awarded two gold medals in the Smile Gallery Competition to Sarasota cosmetic dentist Dr. Charles Crane. Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) October 20, 2008 -- The Sarasota cosmetic dentistry practice of Dr. Charles Crane recently brou...

Austin Dentistry Clinic Now Offers Certified Full Service Sedation Dentistry -- All Gain, No Pain

Austin Smiles, the dental clinic of Dr. Michael McCarty, is now offering full service sedation dentistry to its clients. Sedation dentistry is the answer for those who need dental work and yet dread the dental office. New techniques and procedures have made it safe and comfortable for people to h...

UDM School of Dentistry to Host Community Open House

DETROIT, May 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and Clinic will host a community open house on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the new Corktown Campus. The School's Clinic will be offering free dental screenings for community members...

2008 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session Highlights Emerging Scientific Advancements

Pediatric Dentists Discuss the Potential of Saliva Diagnostics and Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Advancing Pediatric Dental Care WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in pediatric oral health, is holding its 61st Annua...

Academy of General Dentistry Releases Updated Employment Statistical Map

Chart reveals dental profession employs more than 786,000 workers CHICAGO, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced the release of its updated statistical map entitled "The Economic Contribution of the Dentistry Profession in 2006" that details how many empl...

NIH awards NYU College of Dentistry $1.8M to identify risk for severe early childhood caries

New York University College of Dentistrys Dr. Page W. Caufield, a professor of cariology and comprehensive care has received a five-year, $1.83 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of NIH, to conduct research to help identify those at risk for...

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Moves to Larger Facility on New Corktown Campus

$25.5 Million Investment in Detroit - Opens Thursday DETROIT, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, January 17, at 10 a.m., University of Detroit Mercy will be opening a new School of Dentistry and Clinic, part of the institution's $80 million investment in giving back to the City of ...

Veterinary Dentistry Opens Wide

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- From eliminating pain to improving an animal's overall well-being, pet dental health is gaining increased attention these days. Gone is the time when veterinary dentistry was little more than an occasional cleaning or pulling of the teeth, according ...

Neuromuscular Dentistry Ends Woman's Migraines

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim Reed, 42, suffered with migraines for 10 years. In the last three years, the regularity of these headaches increased to three or four a week. She was taking five prescription drugs daily and her neurologist had her placed on short-term disability. It wa...

NIH grant advances dentistry school's work on psychosocial stress

Every day, trauma centers throughout the country provide acute care to patients with intentional injuries. The focus is on treating the physical injury of the patients; there is precious little time for attending to the underlying risky behaviors that gave rise to the injury or to what its psychos...

Academy of General Dentistry Launches Campaign to Focus on Tooth Erosion

Repeated exposure to acidic drinks and foods permanently destroys enamel CHICAGO, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fruit, yogurt, citric and soft drinks, may seem like harmless snacks and beverages, but improper consumption and overuse may lead to devastating and permanent damage to teeth....

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Sam Muslin's Breakthrough Procedure: Face Lift Dentistry

LOS ANGELES, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're considering cosmetic dentistry or a surgical face lift, get the best possible results with Face Lift Dentistry, a breakthrough procedure that combines the ultimate dental technologies to ensure the complete health and optimal appearance...

Atlanta Dental Spa in Alpharetta, GA Offering CAD / CAM Dentistry

The Atlanta Dental Spa located in Roswell and Alpharetta, GA is now offering same day porcelain restorations for their patients. Atlanta Dental Spa offers general & cosmetic dentistry, extractions, periodontal care, implants crowns and amazing porcelain veneers. At...

Northern Virginia Dentist to Become a New Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry

If you are finally ready to do something about those loose dentures, or need to replace one or more missing teeth, consider dental implants as the permanent answer to your problem. Northern Virginia (PRWEB) October 21, 2008 -- Dr. E. Richard Hughes, a Northern Virginia ...

Dental Convention to Highlight Latest Breakthroughs in Dentistry

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ WHAT: CDA's Fall Scientific Session will include several intriguing product launches. The exhibit hall will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for reporters and dental profession...

New ViziLite Plus Could Reduce Oral Cancer Fatalities Predicts East Bay's Creative Dimensions in Dentistry

CASTRO VALLEY and SAN LEANDRO, Calif., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- A tiny lightstick -- called ViziLite Plus -- could help prevent 90 percent of all fatalities from oral cancer, according to the East Bay-based Creative Dimensions in Dentistry (http://www.cddentists.com ) -- a dental group w...

HOYA ConBio Partners With Advanced Laser Training to Offer Complementary Laser Certification Course in Dentistry

FREMONT, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- HOYA ConBio(TM), a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, today announced that dentists who purchase DioDent(TM) Micro 980 soft tissue lasers will receive a tuition-free introductory laser certification course with Advanced Laser Training, a com...

Delta Dental of Illinois Announces Major Gift to University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

LISLE, Ill., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Illinois has made a $250,000, five-year grant to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry to modernize the existing pre-doctoral dentistry clinic. When the renovations are complete, the clinic will be named the Delta Dental...