For hands-on learners who seek live patient surgery experience, mini residency programs may be a perfect fit. Through the International Academy of Dental Implantology (IADI), Dr. Samuel Lee has been offering four and five-day mini-residency implant training across the globe. This spring and... CONTINUE READING
Prevention and early detection of oral cancer are among topics tackled by ADA President Dr. Charles H. Norman III this week. He introduces the Action for Dental Health paper, Bringing Disease Prevention into Communities. “The two most prevalent dental pathologies—tooth decay and gum... CONTINUE READING
Creative genius unleashed. That about describes the offer from Tom's of Maine. The Kennebunk, Maine company plans to donate 10 tubes of Wicked Cool! natural kids toothpaste to Oral Health America (OHA) - up to 200,000 tubes - with every free download of their new coloring book "Brushing Fun." Read... CONTINUE READING
By Chuck Cohen | Managing Director, Benco Dental Last week, I was privileged to attend the annual Seattle Study Club Symposium in Scottsdale. I attend about 10 dental meetings a year, and the SSC Symposium is, by far, the finest. Not only does the program feature world-class clinical lectures... CONTINUE READING
Georgia Regents University defended the school's experimental procedures regarding dental implants on dogs. But after the Humane Society's announcement of the school's canine purchases from Class B vendors - vendors that can buy animals from shelters and other unknown sources, the school has made... CONTINUE READING
During a recent Benco Dental Regional Managers' meeting in AZ, the team had the opportunity to meet and be inspired by W. Mitchell, author of It's Not What Happens to You, It's What You Do About It. Mitchell, who was burned in a severe fire and later paralyzed in a completely separate accident... CONTINUE READING
Invented by John Gallagher Jr., a former Army medic, and Roman Bielski, PhD, an adjunct professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Wilkes University, the Clean Bite edible toothbrush was conceptualized by Gallagher after he cared for amputee patients during his Army service during the Vietnam war. He... CONTINUE READING
Steve Jobs. Seattle's original Starbucks triumvirate: English teacher Jerry Baldwin, history teacher Zev Siegl, and writer Gordon Bowker. These visionaries did not ask customers what they sought. Instead, they "dreamed big" and invited others to join the reverie. Pam Johnson, editor-in-chief at... CONTINUE READING
If there exists a magic formula to becoming an overnight sensation, the creators of Braced-Lets must surely have it filed in their archives. Launched in 2011, the “bracelets for all ages, crafted entirely out of brand new, authentic orthodontic materials” received a meteoric rise to celebrity... CONTINUE READING
Whether you'd prefer to spend your Friday in the presence of flying pucks or just have a professional interest in the human mouth, this profile by LA Times' David Wharton of an Anaheim oral surgeon who tends to a pro hockey team is sure to pique your interest. According to Wharton, Dr.... CONTINUE READING
