Jensen Dental becomes 3M ESPE Certified Lab Channel Partner
March 21st 2012St. Paul, Minn.-3M ESPE announced that Jensen Dental has become the 3M ESPE Certified Lab Channel Partner in the U.S. Under the terms of this partnership agreement, Jensen will sell 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ materials, software and equipment, and provide first-line customer support for dental laboratories as of April 1. The agreement will bring laboratories broader and more extensive customer support and expertise by leveraging the combined strengths of both 3M ESPE and Jensen Dental.
The future of mobile medical apps
March 21st 2012Waiting to see the dentist can be trying. There are only so many magazines one can read. Now, dentists like John Stark in South Jordan, UT are providing iPads to patients in the waiting room. The iPads are loaded with dozens of easy to use apps, most of which pertain to dental health. “Patients love it, it has been pretty amazing how people will play with it,” Dr. Stark said.
Oral Health America announces Fall for Smiles Campaign
March 21st 2012June 17, 2010, Chicago, IL-Oral Health America (OHA) announces the launch of Fall for Smiles®, a public messaging campaign conducted in collaboration with Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait®, an initiative of the Dental Trade Alliance. The campaign begins in September to promote messages to consumers about the importance of self care, good nutrition, regular dental visits, and tobacco avoidance in maintaining oral health.
Atlantis abutment now available for NobelActive implants
March 21st 2012WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astra Tech, leading provider of comprehensive solutions for dental implant therapy, is pleased to announce the expansion of Atlantis™ Abutment options to include the NobelActive™ NP 3.5 and RP 4.3, 5.0 implants for North American customers.
ChildCare Education Institute offers online oral health course at no cost
March 21st 2012DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a nationally accredited distance training institution dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, offers the online course Early Childhood Oral Health at no cost for the month of February, in honor of National Children's Dental Health Month.
Reasons to Buy: A well-guided system
March 21st 2012The Implant Guidance System is the only commercially available system to allow you a snapshot view while still at the initial 2 mm pilot osteotomy. This allows the clinician to change, correct or adjust final position prior to drilling the final osteotomy.
Don’t be afraid of your kids’ treats
March 21st 2012Children throughout the country have their sites set on showing off cool costumes this weekend and on bringing home bags stuffed with candy. Many children look forward to this day throughout the year, but taking in too many of these sugary snacks clearly isn’t good for their overall health or for their smiles.
Week 3: DENTAL CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST
March 21st 2012We will be posting exclusive dental cartoons every week for your viewing and caption writing fun. We are asking you to tell the story of what's happening in the cartoon. Write your most creative caption and submit it below to see if yours will become the next Dental Caption of the Week.
How to take educational before/after photos
March 21st 2012In 1982 I walked into the executive offices of the world’s largest developer of beauty salons and spas. I wasn’t quite 30 years old but I was excited to meet with the senior staff of this prestigious company. I wanted to learn how dental beauty services could compliment facial beauty services. I thought that there were some lessons I could learn. I could not believe they were going to actually meet with me.
Oral Health America Applauds Oral Health Provisions in Health Care Reform Bill
March 21st 2012CHICAGO, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The health care reform bill passed by Congress, and now signed into law by President Obama, includes many provisions that will improve the nation's oral health. Most significantly, the bill does guarantee oral health coverage for children and allows for resources to extend oral disease prevention measures in every state. Over time, the bill's provisions can help to increase access to care for all ages.