Dentistry News
Brush up on the latest dentistry innovations, equipment, partnerships, recognitions, products and services. Find out about companies, practices and organizations promoting oral care, education and awareness in the areas of dental hygiene, orthodontics, implants and surgery, among others.
True Dental Insurance with 5 Dollar Co Pay, Now Available in California, Florida & Texas
Senior Market Network, Inc. is Pleased to Announce That Local Insurance Professionals Have Teamed Up to Help Consumers with “Dental Benefits" All Across America, and The Dental Consultants Network is Now Selecting Insurance Professionals, to Serve as The Dental Benefits Consultant, in Their Local Neighborhood. - June 03, 2009 - Senior Market Network, Inc.
Creative Smiles Announces CEREC is Dental Technology of the Future
Creative Smiles is pleased to announce the use of CEREC dental technology, a cutting-edge procedure for tooth restoration in NE Columbia, SC. CEREC is ceramic reconstruction, done through CAD-CAM procedures for the ultimate technology in repairing broken and damaged teeth. CEREC can be used for crowns, veneers and all other single tooth restorations for one-visit restorations with precise results. - May 29, 2009 - Creative Smiles
Information About Nutrition Can Prevent Oral Cancer - a New Website Provides Free Dental Health Promotion
A new dental health website - Dental Health Press - reports that there is an urgent need for awareness on the connection between nutrition and dental health. Proper information can prevent many oral diseases. - May 22, 2009 - Dental Health Press
1-800-DENTIST® Holds Toothbrushing Tricks Contest
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, will hold a “Toothbrushing Tricks” contest through the month of May. Parents across the U.S. are invited to share the strategies they use to make toothbrushing fun for their kids. Submissions should be... - May 20, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Unimed-Midwest Introduces Splash Shield Lite Comfortable, Disposable Face Shields
New Splash Shield Lite disposable face shields are a comfortable and effective solution for dental professionals, lab and central reprocessing/sterilization workers, and dialysis centers’ face protection needs. - May 17, 2009 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Annual Give Kids a Smile Day in Syracuse a Success
Downtown Syracuse dentists Zdep, Zdep, and Watson D.D.S. held their annual Give Kids a Smile Day for local students at Blodgett Elementary School. - May 16, 2009 - Zdep Zdep & Watson DDS
Creative Smiles from Northeast Columbia, SC Launches New Web Site
Creative Smiles is excited to announce the launch of its new website to better serve the Northeast Columbia, SC area. The new website provides an easy, educational resource for both new and existing Creative Smiles patients. - May 09, 2009 - Creative Smiles
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2010 Board of Directors
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced its 2009-2010 Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2009. Leading the SCDA Board as President is Judith Messura, DMD, FAAHD, DABSCD. Messura has been a SCDA Board member since 2005; this is her first term as President. - May 08, 2009 - SCDA
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2009 Award Recipients
The Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) announced the 2009 recipients of its, Saul Kamen Award, Harold Berk Award and Dr. Lawrence J. Chasko Distinguished Service Award. The Saul Kamen Award honors an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and contributions to the advancement of oral healthcare for persons with special needs. - May 08, 2009 - SCDA
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Head Wrap with Ice Packs
Ideal for reducing pain and swelling after dental procedures, the Head Wrap includes two reusable Ice Packs (one for each cheek). This comfortable, neoprene-free wrap is reusable and washable. - May 02, 2009 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Willowbrook High School Student Accepts Internship at Prominent Dental Implant Office
Katie Tyree, a senior at Willowbrook High School, was offered an internship this summer at Oak Brook Smiles, a prominent dental implant and cosmetic dentistry office located in nearby Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. - April 25, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Can You Really Get Teeth in a Day with Dental Implants?
Dr. Petrungaro enchanted and enlightened dental implant specialists from all across North America with new techniques unheard of 10 years ago. - April 23, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Dr. Umar Haque Invited to Join the Prestigious American Dental Implant Association
Dr. Umar Haque has been invited to join the American Dental Implant Association. The goal of the American Dental Implant Association is to encourage collaboration and communication among the top dental professionals placing dental implants. - April 21, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Implant Seminars Beats Dental Competition as Finalist in the 2008 Excellence in Health Care Awards for Education
To become a great dentist you can go to a great university. But where do you go to train to become a great dental implantologist? At the 2008 Excellence in Health Care Awards, Implant Seminars, the only finalist selected from the dental industry, was honored as a Health Care Education provider for... - March 26, 2009 - Implant Seminars
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Honors Dental Education Leader Implant Seminars for Top-Tier Training Facilities
Miami-base global leader in dental education gets honored for its state-of-the-art facility and live surgeries conducted via real-time technology. - March 26, 2009 - Implant Seminars
The National Association of Installing Partners Offers Members Over 30+ Discount Dental Palns
The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) Offers its members 30+ Discount Dental Plans The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) now offers its members access to more than 30 discount dental plans through an agreement with DentalPlans.com, the leading online marketer of... - March 22, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
RIEMSER Announces Upcoming Atlanta Bone Grafting Workshop
RIEMSER, a leading manufacturer of bone tissue regeneration, dental implant and wound healing products, has announced an upcoming bone grafting workshop to be held in Atlanta on Friday, April 17th from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. Cosponsored by A-Titan instruments and the International Dental Education... - March 05, 2009 - RIEMSER, Inc
Clear Fusion Orthodontic Hybrid Retainers
Clear Fusion Orthodontic Appliances Ltd, Located on Long Island has introduced a new concept in Aesthetic Orthodontic Retention... Today’s patients, especially those completing clear aligner therapy, do not want Wires or the Hawley type retainer. The Invisible Retainer has been available for... - February 23, 2009 - Clear Fusion Orthodontic Appliances Ltd.
Costa Mesa Dentist Selected as Top Dentist by Research Council
Dr. Michael Ayzin Selected for Consumers’ Research Council List of America’s Top Dentists. - February 13, 2009 - Dr. Michael Ayzin
Are Dental Hygiene Clinics Doomed to Fail?
Dentists' expenses are increasing, leaving many dental practices struggling. About one in four practices have raised their dental fees due to the current economy, finds a dental management survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - January 18, 2009 - The Wealthy Dentist
The Head and Neck Pain Center Recognizes That Most Severe Headaches Are Not Migraines
Most headache experts agree that the majority of head pain is caused by muscle contraction not by migraine but are treated as such, unsuccessfully. - January 15, 2009 - Head and Neck Pain Center
Anxious and Fearful Dental Patients Have a Reason to Smile: Dr. Joseph Graver DDS in Etters (Harrisburg/York) Now Offers Oral Sedation Dentistry Treatment
Dental fear is a hidden phobia—the monster in the closet that no one wants to talk about. Many people are embarrassed to admit their fears and even more afraid to confront them. Often times not even loved ones are aware of their apprehension. Worse yet, these people may have never known that... - January 09, 2009 - Dr. Joseph Graver DDS
Dr. R. Gunaseelan Elected as President of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
Renowned Chennai based Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Rajan Gunaseelan, MBBS, BDS, FDSRCS (England), has been elected as the President of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) for the year 2008 – 2009. - January 01, 2009 - Rajan Dental Institute Pvt Ltd
Tooth Whitening Moving from the Dentist's to the Grocery Store
Consumers love tooth whitening, but more and more are choosing home bleaching over in-office laser bleaching. Two out of three dentists have noted a decline, finds a survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - December 27, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dental Health Magazine Helps Find Free and Affordable Dental Care during Recession
Because of recession millions uninsured can't afford dentistry. WorlDental.org magazine started new campaign for reporting free and affordable dental care opportunities. - December 24, 2008 - WorlDental.org Dental Health Magazine
Toronto Dental Care Clinic Website Now Online
Toronto Dental Care Clinic website has been developed to provide Toronto residents access to the clinic's information. - December 14, 2008 - Webzmaker.com
Proactive Education Benefits Community Westchester, NY Practice Helps Boost Awareness for Overall Health
While many dentists focus on treatment of various conditions, one local woman, Colleen Watson DDS PC of Buchanan Dentist, is taking her knowledge and expertise to the streets. Dr. Watson visits local nursery schools educating young children (and subsequently their parents) to the importance of good... - December 04, 2008 - BuchananDentist.com
www.DentalBillingSoftware.com, Announces a New Partnership Distribution with DentiMax Dental Software Programs
www.DentalBillingSoftware.com and DentiMax join forces to comarket DentiMax dental practice software to dentists nationwide. Free Demo is available on website for this affordable dental office software program. - November 26, 2008 - DentalBillingSoftware.com
1-800-DENTIST Sponsors ADA CE Online’s Safety Course
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company that provides practices with new dental patients, will be sponsoring ADA CE Online’s latest course, “Operational Safety Protocols,” outlining the critical procedures that prohibit direct or indirect transmission of a bloodborne pathogen or infectious microorganisms. - November 12, 2008 - 1-800-DENTIST
Grove Dental Continues to Pamper Chicagoland Patients After 40 Successful Years
Finding a dentist in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lombard and Wheaton is easy and convenient with Grove Dental Associates, serving Chicago-area adults and children for four decades. - November 11, 2008 - Grove Dental Associates
Smile in the City Dental Group Now Offering Laser Treatment to Lighten Dark Gums
New York periodontist Dr. Joseph Zelig, can lighten dark spots on gums of patients with a painless laser treatment. Hyper pigmentation, or dark gums, is prevalent in patients with darker complexions. - November 11, 2008 - Smile in the City Dental Group
Dentistry: Are Dentists Ready for Unionization?
Disappointed by the American Dental Association, half of dentists say they are ready to unionize, finds a recent survey by The Wealthy Dentist. Of course, many support the ADA and think a dentists' union would be disastrous. - November 11, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dental Marketing Keeps Dentists Afloat
In a tough economy, dentists have little choice but to turn to dental marketing to keep up the flow of dental patients and income. Though many dental practices cut costs during a recession, even more increase spending on dental practice marketing programs, finds a recent survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - November 06, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Russian American Dental Association and New York City College of Technology First Annual Free Oral Cancer Screening, Open to the Public
The Russian American Dental Association will hold a free oral cancer screening on November 18, 2008 to benefit the community and make them aware on the issue of oral cancer. The event is free and open to the public. - October 22, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
Ultra-White.com Offers Consumers a Helpful Resource for Dental Advice and Assistance
Ultra-White.com provides cosumers with a “one stop shop” website where they can learn more about teeth whitening techniques as well as other dental procedures to help keep their mouths healthy. - October 18, 2008 - Ultra-White Products
Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space
KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Nobel Biocare and ProSites Launch Free Website Offer for Doctors
New “Get Online Promotion” helps doctors attract new patients and market their practice online. - September 23, 2008 - Prosites, Inc.
Russian American Dental Association and Russian American Medical Association to Hold 6th Annual Joint National Convention
6th Annual Joint National Convention for dental and medical professionals. - September 23, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
New Tool Released That Helps Insurance Companies Combat Mexican Dental Claim Fraud
Comply Systems announced the release of DCAL (Dental Claims Adjudication Link), an online tool developed to help insurance companies process their Mexican dental claims by providing up-to-date reasonable and customary rates for procedures performed in Mexico. - September 18, 2008 - Comply Systems
Water Pik, Inc. Launches New United Kingdom Website
Water Pik, Inc. announced today the launch of a new company website designed specifically for the United Kingdom, www.waterpik.co.uk. The new site features a number of the elements used in Water Pik’s new corporate web site launched last October (www.waterpik.com). The new site also highlights Water Pik’s commitment to health, innovation and sustainability. - September 12, 2008 - Water Pik, Inc.
Dental Marketing a Profitable Investment for Educated Dentists
To find patients in tough times, dentists are turning to dental directory marketing and dentist website campaigns for their dental marketing. Jim Du Molin offers a no-cost video tutorial. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Financial Analysis of Dental Website Marketing Campaigns
Internet dental marketing can be a great way for dental practices to improve their bottom line, but a good return on investment demands proper dental website search engine optimization. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dracula's Dentures and Other Spoof Movie Posters Spotlight Nighttime Dentist in New Ads From Adville
Classic Hollywood horror approach "scares" patients into visiting Los Angeles dental practice after darkness falls. - September 04, 2008 - AdVille Advertising Agency
Senator Mike Fasano Visits Central Florida Institute in Palm Harbor
Senator Mike Fasano visited Central Florida Institute (CFI) of Palm Harbor, Florida, recently. CFI of Palm Harbor resides in Senator Fasano’s District 11, as one of a number of postsecondary schools. - August 27, 2008 - Central Florida Institute
One Quarter of British Women Are Not Caring for Their Teeth on a Daily Basis
One quarter of UK women admit to careless dental care, as reported in a survey published recently by Align Technology. Despite the belief that an attractive smile results in personal confidence, British women are reluctant to invest in correcting their smiles. Invisalign Technology seeks to solve the “British stereotype” of bad teeth, using non-invasive, discreet and removable dental technology. - August 23, 2008 - Invisalign Technology
What Really Counts in Dental Marketing
Dental practices face challenges adapting to today's slowing economy. Dental marketing guru Jim Du Molin announces the release of his "9 Truths" video tutorial series that teaches dentists about dental websites and internet marketing. - August 15, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Paradise Dental Technologies Inc Introduces the Platypus Ortho Flosser
PDT Inc, Paradise Dental Technolgies introduces a revolutionary orthodontic flossing device, the Platypus Ortho Flosser. - August 15, 2008 - PDT Inc, Paradise Dental Technologies
Zuelke Automated Credit Coach to Simplify Patient Financing Decisions and Reduce Risk of Patient ID Theft for Practices
Industry financial expert Paul Zuelke, of Zuelke & Associates, West Linn, OR, has signed a partnership agreement with Utah based Acceptx Financial Solutions, Inc. to automate Zuelke’s proven technique of assessing patient financing risk. The web-based online service will be called the... - August 09, 2008 - Acceptx Financial Solutions, inc.