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
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
One Colorado dentist decided to take matters into his own hands. He extracted his tooth and placed the implant himself. Daniel Hatch, DDS filmed the procedure to benefit his future patients in Montrose, but later decided to share it with a larger audience on YouTube. Earlier this week, after... CONTINUE READING
Benco Dental Territory Rep Kathryn Matteson Klein makes headlines in Tampa Bay for her "good Samaritan" act. Gracie, once a dog found adrift in Tampa Bay, embarked on a new chapter, a fresh start, and a different name, courtesy of a kind-hearted soul who intervened. Kathy Klein, moved by the tale... CONTINUE READING
You may have questions about the Affordable Care Act and what it means for dentists. The Association invites queries at the email address healthreform@ada.org. The ADA Center for Professional Success offers news and information specifically useful to dentists about the Affordable Care Act... CONTINUE READING
Chewing gum is often a culprit for migraine headaches in teens, according to Science Daily. Out of 30 patients, 26 reported who stopped chewing gum had significant improvement, and 19 had complete headache resolution, according to a study by Dr. Nathan Watemberg of Tel Aviv University-affiliated... CONTINUE READING