Chicago (June 23, 2015) — More than 2,100 individuals gathered in Nashville, Tenn., June 17-23, 2015, for the 2015 American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Center for Lifelong Learning at the 92nd Annual Session. The ADHA is proud to announce its various award winners from this year’s event — awardees who epitomize the commitment and professionalism of those involved in the field of dental hygiene, and who are dedicated to improving the public’s oral and overall health. 

Here are the 2015 award winners: 

• ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene (sponsored by Johnson & Johnson). The winners of these awards personify what those in the dental hygiene profession strive to exemplify to their patients, communities, and the world through a career dedicated to improving oral and overall health.

o Linda Jorgenson, RDH, BS, RF; Rivers Falls, Wis. 

o Deborah M. Lyle, RDH, BS, MS; Morris Plains, N.J. 

o Kelly Tanner Williams, RDH, MSDH; Williamsburg, Va. 

The first honorary award for excellence in dental hygiene was awarded to: 

o Christine A. Charles, RDH; Teaneck, N.J. 

• Esther Wilkins Future Leader Award (sponsored by Hu-Friedy). Awarded to a dental hygienist demonstrating leadership within five years of graduating from a dental hygiene program.

o Winner: L. Whitney Howerton, RDH, BS, BA; Memphis, Tenn.

• Irene Newman Award (sponsored by Colgate). Awarded for outstanding advancement of the art and science of dental hygiene.

o Winner: Patricia L. Brinkman-Falter, RDH, BSDH, MS, COM; Lincoln, Neb. 

• Alfred C. Fones Award. Awarded for lasting contributions to the dental hygiene profession over the last 25 years.

o Winner: Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH; Redondo Beach, Calif. 

• Colgate/ADHA Community Outreach Award. This award honors components that have implemented significant community outreach programs that focus on preventive oral health care.

o Winner: Snohomish County Dental Hygienist's Society, represented by Vicki Munday, RDH, BS; Lake Stevens, Wash. 

• Student Member Community Service Award (sponsored by Colgate). This award recognizes a student member chapter that has demonstrated outstanding community service activities.

o Winner: SUNY Canton Dental Hygiene Class of 2015; Rome, N.Y. 

• Crest Oral-B/ADHA Award for Clinical Dental Hygienists. This award acknowledges the contributions dental hygienists make in their patients’ lives, particularly when it comes to the impact of patient education and the critical role oral health plays in total health.

o Winner: Nora Lugaila, BS, RDH, PHDHP, Coraopolis, Pa. 

• Crest Oral-B/ADHA Educator of the Year. Awarded to an educator who demonstrates excellence in teaching, mentoring and helping students achieve their goals.

o Winner: Joanna L. Allaire, RDH, MDH; The Woodlands, Texas 

• ADHA Sigma Phi Alpha Journalism Award (sponsored by Johnson & Johnson). This  award recognizes two students, one at the baccalaureate level and one at the master’s level, who have written a review or original research paper that contributes to dental hygiene’s overall body of knowledge and meets the rigorous quality standards of the ADHA’s Journal of Dental Hygiene.

o Master’s/Doctoral Category: Danette R. Ocegueda, RDH, MS; Woodland, Calif. 

o Baccalaureate Category: Lauren Ashlee Kanzigg, BSDH; Holly Springs, N.C. 

• Hu-Friedy/ADHA Master Clinician. Awarded for the demonstration of expertise in bringing clinical practice and patient education together.

o Winner: Emily J. Boge, RDH, BS, MPA; Farley, Iowa

• DENTSPLY/ADHA Graduate Student Clinicians Program. This program encourages and promotes graduate dental hygiene students to participate in and conduct dental hygiene research, and present their findings in a poster competition.

o Third Place: Amy Molnar, RDH, BSDH; The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 

o Second Place: Courtney Perrachione, RDH; Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 

o First Place: Danette Ocegueda, RDH; University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo. 

If you would like further information about the awards and awardees, please contact ADHA Director of Communications John Iwanski at johni@adha.net. Images of award winners are available upon request. 

Nashville (June 23, 2015) — Today during the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA’s) 92nd Annual Session, Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, of Prescott, Ariz., was installed as the organization’s 2015-16 president, along with the ADHA’s new slate of officers for the upcoming 2015-16 year. 

“As the profession of dental hygiene continues to move upward, it is truly an honor to represent my colleagues in the coming year,” said Rethman. “I look forward to collaborating with all those in health care as we strive to do what's best for the patients we serve.” 

Rethman, who has more than 35 years of experience in the dental hygiene profession, has served the ADHA in a number of ways, including as ADHA President-Elect for the 2014-15 year. She has been active at numerous levels within the organization, including serving as president and past president of the Hawaii Dental Hygienists’ Association (HDHA), as well as for two years as the HDHA’s Regulations and Practice Chair. She also was named that organization’s most outstanding member in 2002. 

In addition to Rethman’s work as Editor in Chief for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, she has authored articles that have been featured in numerous publications, has co-authored a chapter for three different textbooks and is presently writing a text on oral health prevention strategies throughout life. She has presented programs throughout North America, Europe and Japan, and serves as a visiting clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Dental Hygiene; and as an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University School of Dental Hygiene. 

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Rethman was named the OSU Outstanding Dental Hygiene Alumnus for 2004. She has been the recipient of numerous other awards, including a special citation in 2005 from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) for her efforts in organizing the AAP’s Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium, and most recently, the 2014 Johnson & Johnson/ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene.

Rethman succeeds Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH, of Salem, Ore., as president. Swanson Jaecks will remain an ADHA officer, serving both as ADHA immediate past president as well as the 2015-2016 chair of the ADHA Institute for Oral Health. 

Additional ADHA officers newly installed at the ADHA’s 92nd Annual Session include: Betty Kabel, RDH, BS, of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., president-elect; Tammy Filipiak, RDH, MS, of Mosinee, Wis., vice president; and Donnella Miller, RDH, BS, of Clarksville, Tenn., treasurer. Remaining in her position as speaker of the house is Carolyn Roberton, RDH, BSDH, of Auburn, Wash. 

The newly installed district trustees for 2015-2016 are as follows: Peter Gangi, RDH, BS Ed, of Methuen, Mass., District I (Maine, Mass., N.H., R.I., Vt.); Sharlee Burch, BSDH, MPH, EdD, of Lexington, Ky., District V (Ind., Ky., Mich., Ohio); Diana Saylor, RDH, of Nashville, Tenn., District VI (Ala., Ark., La., Miss., Tenn.); and Matt Crespin, RDH, MPH, of West Allis, Wis., District VII (Minn., N.D., S.D., Wis.). 

District trustees returning in 2015-2016 are as follows: Jaclyn Gleber, RDH, EdD, of Chester Springs, Pa., District II (Conn., N.J., N.Y., Pa.); Michele Braerman, RDH, BS, of Fallston, Md., District III (Del., District of Columbia., Md., Va., W.Va.); Jessica Kiser, RDH, BS, MS, of Castle Hayne, N.C., District IV (Fla., Ga., N.C., S.C.); Lisa Moravec, RDH, MS, of Scottsbluff, Neb., District VIII (Ill., Iowa, Kan., Mo., Neb.); Valoree Althoff, RDH, BS, of Farmington, N.M., District IX (N.M., Okla., Texas); Barbara Dixon, RDH, MEd, of Salt Lake City, Utah, District X (Colo. Mont., Utah, Wyo.); Lin Sarfaraz, RDH, of Fullerton, Calif., District XI (Ariz., Calif.); and Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, of Sparks, Nev., District XII (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nev., Ore., Wash.). 

The American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (AAPF) today announced a new leadership mentorship award to commemorate Dr. Connie L. Drisko. The Dr. Connie L.  Drisko-Women in Periodontics Leadership Awards, aimed at increasing the numbers of academic women periodontists in leadership positions, are established to inspire young women to follow in Dr. Drisko’s footsteps.

Connie L. Drisko, a legendary leader in periodontics, dean emeritus at GRU and an alumna of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM®) program, was very passionate about women’s leadership and their important role to Academic Health Center and Periodontics. She began her career as a hygienist for 16 years before earning a dental degree and later becoming a board certified periodontist. Among her many accomplishments, as a former Dean of the College of Dental Medicine at Georgia Regents University, Dr. Drisko oversaw construction of a new-state-of-the-art clinical facility. One of the largest of its kind that opened in 2011, it includes 316 clinical operatories, simulation labs, and clinics for junior and senior students.

“Dr. Drisko was an exceptional leader and educator who left a memorable legacy for future generations,” said Dr. Vanchit John, President of the AAPF. “Connie’s great passion for people and for the specialty of periodontics was evident to everyone she met. This award is an acknowledgement of her untiring advocacy for dentistry and dental education.”

The Hedwig van Amerigen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program was established in 1995 to develop a national pool of qualified women candidates for leadership roles in academic medicine, dentistry and public health.

The partnership between ELAM and the AAPF in the AAPF Drisko- Women in Periodontics Leadership Awards was created to encourage young female periodontists to become effective leaders in academia. In addition to a monetary cash award, this partnership is offering an exposure to ELAM alumnae that will mentor and guide the young awardee through her initial steps in this process

The ELAM alumnae participating in this program will be hosting the award recipient at their academic health center. During that day the Drisko Young Leader Awardee will have the opportunity to meet with an ELAM alum and other senior women leaders on her campus to observe, interact and discuss some of the key topics related to leadership in academia.

The Drisko-Women in Periodontics Leadership awards includes 2 awards.

The AAP Foundation-Drisko Young Leader Award will be offered to third year female residents enrolled in an accredited US periodontal graduate program that are committed toward leadership in academia and been nominate by their program director. 

In addition, to recognize and encourage future ELAM alum to become mentors, a monetary cash award, The AAP Foundation-Drisko ELAM®  Fellow award, will be offered to Full-time female periodontal faculty already accepted into the ELAM fellowship program.

AAPF is currently seeking contributions for the awards, which requires $250,000 in funding before it can be started. Donations with a note indicating the gift is for the Drisko Fund can be made at: www.periofoundation.org

or mailed to:

AAP Foundation

c/o Delaware Place Bank Lockbox 845

190 East Delaware Place

Chicago, IL 60611

South Jordan, Utah — Now in its seventh year, the Pride Institute’s “Best of Class” Technology Award continues unparalleled in its integrity and approach to recognizing excellence in dental innovation. In 2015, the VALO LED curing light, from Ultradent Products, Inc., is one of those lauded as “Best of Class.”

“To be honored as ‘Best of Class’ is a sign that a product has revolutionized, simplified, or advanced its category in a distinctive way,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, "Best of Class" founder. “The manufacturers represented here are driving the conversation for how dental practices will operate today and in the future. The foundation for our success in bringing attention to these products has always been our formula: technology leadership in dentistry, unbiased, and not for profit.”

“Best of Class” honorees are chosen by a panel comprised of leading voices in dental technology, who come together each year to discuss, debate, and decide what products merit recognition. All technology categories are considered, but if there is no clear differentiator that sets a product apart in its category, then no winner is selected. Panelists who receive compensation from dental companies are prevented from voting in that company’s category. Over the years, the panel has developed a rapport that makes space for important conversations about the value of different innovations and how evolving categories become more or less valuable to the general dentist. The spirited debate that follows results in a variety of products—obscure and well-known, basic and aspirational—being honored.

“Technology decisions can be expensive and confusing for many doctors. Our job as ‘Best of Class’ panelists is to eat, sleep, live, breathe, and use technology in our general practices in real, everyday dentistry. We also have a chance to show and discuss these products with dental students and colleagues,” said Dr. John Flucke, writer, speaker, and Technology Editor for Dental Products Report. “This allows us to provide recommendations that a doctor and staff can rely on to make informed decisions regarding their technology purchases.”

The panel consists of five dentists with significant knowledge of and experience in dental technology, including: Dr. Shuman; Dr. Flucke; Paul Feuerstein, DMD, writer, speaker and Technology Editor for Dentistry Today; Marty Jablow, DMD, technology writer and consultant for Dr. Bicuspid; and Parag Kachalia, DDS, Vice-Chair of Preclinical Education, Research and Technology, University of Pacific School of Dentistry.

Mike Simmons, Ultradent equipment brand manager says, “Ultradent is incredibly pleased and honored to receive this distinguished award for the 4th year in a row by such an esteemed and respected panel. Simply put, VALO delivers. It delivers a broadspectrum light that cures both camphorquinone and specialized proprietary photoinitiators. It delivers a uniformly collimated beam to cure a range of surfaces and working differences. It delivers accessibility, which translates to a more comfortable procedure for the patient. And most importantly, VALO delivers real value to the clinician—which is why it has been ranked #1 for four years in a row.”

The Pride Institute “Best of Class” Technology awards were launched in 2009 as a new concept to provide an unbiased, non-profit assessment of available technologies in the dental space. Through print and digital media coverage, the “Best of Class” message reaches the community of 150,000 dentists through multiple touch points—in print and online—educating them about the products. Honoree participation in the “Tech Expo” at the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting offers face-to-face interaction with the companies as well as technology-centered education provided by members of the panel and the esteemed consultants of Pride Institute. Courses at last year’s 2014 meeting sold out. This year’s event will be held November 5–10 in Washington, DC.

Lawrence, Kansas (PRWEB) June 18, 2015

Journal of Oral Implantology – The hole left by a pulled tooth is more than just a place where food can get caught and the tongue can “worry” the gap. It is also a place where disease can weaken bone. Surgeons typically fill this hole with socket grafting material, but a barrier placed over the graft may help the bone regrow even faster.

A study in the current issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology looks at a new type of barrier membrane, known as porcine collagen that has been recently introduced in the United States. The intent was to find out how quickly a bone graft can develop when porcine collagen is placed over the grafted tooth socket.

Socket grafting is one of the most frequently performed procedures in oral surgery. After a tooth is pulled, the tooth socket in the jawbone where the tooth had been anchored can rapidly shrink and make it impossible to place a dental implant. To prevent this, the surgeon fills the hole with a bone grafting material that combines with the natural bone to rebuild or preserve the bone’s strength. A barrier membrane, such as porcine collagen, can keep the gum from growing into the space.

The current study involved 14 patients who needed to have one or more teeth replaced. Once the teeth were removed, the sockets were filled with particulate allograft bone and covered with a layer of porcine collagen. After 16 weeks, the sites were examined and dental implants were placed.

The results showed a wide range of new bone growth in the treated sockets, from 1.8 percent to 43 percent. The new bone formation averaged 11.2 percent among the study group. At the same time, the barrier of porcine collagen helped to prevent soft tissue from growing into the space. It also helped to cut down the loss of bone volume, making it easier to place large dental implants.

Computerized tomographic scans showed that bone density quickly developed with the combination of socket grafting material and the barrier membrane. This meant that the grafting material was well integrated into the jawbone. All of the treated sites healed well, and no bone particles were lost as the sockets healed.

Even though bone regeneration varied, the author concluded that porcine collagen showed potential for promoting new bone growth. The author wrote: “The material handles well, can be sutured, and is easily adapted to cover extraction-site defects”.

Full text of the article “Histomorphometric and 3-D cone-beam computerized tomographic evaluation of socket preservation in molar extraction sites using human particulate mineralized cancellous allograft bone with a porcine collagen xenograft barrier: A case series,” Journal of Oral Implantology, Vol. 41, No. 3, 2014, is now available online.

Annapolis, MD:June 23, 2015-The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the advocate for The Safest Dental Visit™, has announced that L. Clifford McDonald, MD, FACP, FSHEA, has been named to the Friends of OSAP. The Friends of OSAP is a highly selective group of experts who focus on outreach to domestic and global public health communities. Honorary appointees come from diverse backgrounds but are leaders in their fields and help OSAP integrate dental infection control and safety messages into broader-based health initiatives worldwide.

Dr. McDonald was OSAP’s 2015 Dr. John S. Zapp Memorial Lecturer at the organization’s annual conference in late May. Dr. McDonald is the senior advisor for science and integrity in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He is the author or co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed articles. His main focus is epidemiology and prevention of healthcare-associated infections, especially Clostridium difficile infections, and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance. In fact, Dr. McDonald presented a riveting speech on emerging diseases and antimicrobial resistance at OSAP’s annual symposium when he delivered the 2015 Dr. John S. Zapp Memorial Lecture on May 29.

Another Friend of OSAP, Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, was recently named a Regents Professor by the University Of Minnesota Board Of Regents. The designation is the highest honor given to faculty by the University. In bestowing the honor, the University called Osterholm a pioneer and leader in the research and prevention and control of infectious diseases throughout the world. Dr. Osterholm delivered the 2014 Zapp Memorial Lecture.

The goal of the Friends of OSAP is to foster inter-professional and interdisciplinary dialogue about infection control and safety issues and to serve as a creative force for collaborative initiatives that sustain and advance safety and health worldwide. Examples of successful collaborative efforts include the adoption of OSAP’s “Travelers’ Guide for Safe Dental Care” by Health Canada for its French- and English-speaking communities, and the annual Dr. John S. Zapp Memorial Lecture, which extends the reach of the annual OSAP Symposium to other audiences.

Celebrating over 30 years of service to the worldwide dental community, OSAP is a growing community of clinicians, educators, students, policy-makers, and industry representatives who advocate for safe and infection-free deliveryof oral healthcare. OSAP focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists and toolkits to help dental professionals ensure that every visit is The Safest Dental Visit™ for patients and the dental team. For more information, call 800- 298-OSAP (6727) or 410-571-0003 or visit www.osap.org.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new national survey released today reveals more than a quarter (27 percent) of U.S. adults admit they lie to their dentist about how often they floss their teeth. Additionally, more than one-third of Americans (36 percent) would rather do an unpleasant activity like cleaning the toilet (14 percent) over daily flossing. Along with brushing teeth twice a day and an annual comprehensive periodontal evaluation from a periodontist, daily flossing is a critical component in the prevention of periodontal disease. The survey was conducted online in March by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) among 2,021 U.S. adults and among the top 10 U.S. markets.

Commonly referred to as gum disease, periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease caused when bacteria in plaque below the gum line lead to swelling, irritation, and possibly receding gums and tooth loss. Periodontal disease has been linked to many chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and even cancer. Despite its prevalence, periodontal disease is hardly ever discussed, resulting in a lack of urgency for people to properly care for their gums.

“There’s clearly more work to be done when it comes to educating Americans about the importance of oral hygiene. There are more than 500 bacterial species that can be found in plaque, and brushing alone does not remove the bacteria that live below the gum line,” says AAP President Joan Otomo-Corgel, DDS, MPH. “The good news about periodontal disease is, with proper and timely care, it’s treatable and often reversible. If a person is at risk for periodontal disease, a periodontist has the training and expertise to determine the best course of treatment.”

The new survey revealed a list of unpleasant activities Americans would choose over flossing, such as washing a sink full of dirty dishes (18 percent) or waiting in a long check-out line (14 percent). Nearly one in ten U.S. adults would rather sit in gridlock traffic for an hour or do their taxes (9 percent each).

Healthiest Mouths By State, Region

Interestingly, the survey also revealed some regional distinctions in oral health care. Among the top 10 U.S. markets, Chicagoans are more likely than those in other regions to opt for an hour of gridlock traffic over daily flossing. However, New Yorkers are more likely than those in other metro areas to include flossing in their personal care routine.

Southern manners could also be at play. Those who live in Atlanta are more likely than those in other top metro regions to be honest with their dentist about their flossing routine. Atlantans also are more likely than those in other top metro regions to tell friends when they have something stuck in their teeth. On the contrary, those who live in D.C. are more likely than those in other top metro regions not to alert a friend of any potentially embarrassing lunch leftovers.

Love The Gums You’re With

When it comes to relationships, those with and without partners should take note. Three in five (60 percent) U.S. adults who have a partner say their partner’s oral health (e.g., teeth, gums, breath) has an effect on their intimacy, while over a third of Americans say a smile is the first thing they notice when meeting someone they are attracted to. In fact, more than two in five of those living in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Boston say a smile is the first thing they notice when meeting someone they are attracted to. This is especially true for women. So men, who are less likely to include oral care as a top priority, may want to up their game and schedule an annual periodontal visit.

Take Action

The AAP urges all Americans to Love the Gums You’re With and take better care of their gums by adopting simple improvements to their oral hygiene. To aid in the prevention of periodontal disease, the AAP recommends brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily and discussing periodontal health with a dental professional.

Each patient is unique, and a dental professional can make a referral to a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, for a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and specialized periodontal treatment plan.

For more information, visit bit.ly/loveyourgums to find a periodontist near you who can create a personalized plan to help support a life-long commitment to healthy gums. You also can learn the signs and symptoms of periodontal disease and receive tips on how to properly care for your gums.

Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States between March 20-24, 2015, among 2,021 adults ages 18 and older by Harris Poll, on behalf of American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) via its QuickQuery omnibus product, and from March 24-30, 2015, via its Major Market Query omnibus product among the following top 10 U.S. markets: New York City (n=212), Los Angeles (n=211), Chicago (n=212), Philadelphia (n=211), Dallas-Fort Worth (n=212), San Francisco (n=214), Boston (n=212), Washington, DC (n=213), Atlanta (n=210), and Houston (n=209). Figures for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Propensity score weighting was used to adjust for respondents’ propensity to be online.

About Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in the mouth that form plaque below the gum line. There are more than 500 bacterial species that can be found in plaque, and brushing alone does not remove the bacteria that live below the gum line. Poor oral hygiene is a primary cause of periodontal disease, but several other risk factors play a role in the development and progression of the disease including smoking, age, and genetics. While periodontal disease is mostly preventable and treatable, the early warning signs can be painless, leading to a lack of urgency in people to establish adequate oral hygiene habits or to discuss their periodontal health with a dental professional. With an appropriate diagnosis, the damage from periodontal disease is reversible in many cases.

About the American Academy of Periodontology

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the professional organization for periodontists – specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry’s experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. They receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school, and periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAP has 8,200 members worldwide. For more information, visit perio.org.

Zahn Dental will host 5 live courses and 5 webinars through the end of July.

The company will host "Zirlux - The Digital Crowwn from A to Z" with Denise North, CDT, and Nannette Boyd, CDT, on June 26 in Rancho, Colorado. That course will be worth 6 CE credits.

Zahn's July schedule includes:

July 15-17: 3Shape - Basic

Arvada, CO | Mary Waldron | CDT Credits: 20

July 17: Zirlux - the Digital Crown from A to Z

Wallingford, CT | Denise North | CDT Credits: 6

July 22-24: Basic Dental Wings Operating & Scanning System

Arvada, CO | Mary Waldron | CDT Credits: 16

July 24: Dentsply - Complete Denture Workshop

Taunton, MA | Roy Gessman, CDT | CDT Credits: 16

The upcoming webinar schedule includes:

June 26: The Snow Rock Advantage

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-snow-rock-advantage-webinar-tickets-17442364582

July 9: 3Shape Implants 123 Digital Workflow

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3shape-summer-webinar-series-introducing-3shape-implant-studio-tickets-17357807670

July 10: 360imaging: Guided Surgery Made Easy for Clinicians and the Dental Lab

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/360imaging-guided-surgery-made-easy-for-clinicians-and-the-dental-lab-tickets-17445130856

July 16: Easy Steps for Success Using 3Shape

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3shape-summer-webinar-series-easy-steps-for-success-using-3shape-tickets-17357812685

July 24: Dental Wings - Unsurpassed Versatility and Productivity

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dental-wings-webinar-unsurpassed-versatility-and-productivity-tickets-17442562173

June 2015—New 5-year data on OsseoSpeed implants (ASTRA TECH Implant System) show stable soft tissue and maintained bone levels from implant placement and implant loading, confirming an average bone level reduction of only 0.3 mm.

Recent data from 17 scientific articles show that the average bone level reduction from implant placement to five years is 0.3 mm, whereas the accepted standard norm is currently at 1.5 mm. In addition, data from 62 scientific articles confirm the 0.3 mm average bone level reduction one year after implant loading, with remained stability for five years.

“These great results are not a surprise to us, but we are of course very happy to be able to present data based on sound science, proving our marginal bone maintenance. We have followed the performance of the ASTRA TECH Implant System, with the OsseoSpeed implants, for many years, and we continue to find evidence of maintained marginal bone well above the standard norm,” says AnnaKarin Lundgren, Director Global Clinical Affairs at DENTSPLY Implants.

For dental professionals and their implant patients, it is important that implant treatment not only restores function, but also results in natural-looking esthetics. To fulfill this promise, a prerequisite is biological sustainability, i.e. the harmony of marginal bone and surrounding soft tissue over time. AnnaKarin Lundgren continues; “Achieving biological sustainability is important for optimal dental implant treatment outcome, professional success and satisfied patients. That’s why we continue to focus on just that, in order to continue to challenge the scientific boundaries and deliver quality of life for patients.”

A key factor in delivering biological sustainability is the ASTRA TECH Implant System BioManagement Complex. This unique combination of interdependent features ensures reliable, predictable and esthetic results both in the short and long term.

Parallel to the introduction in markets all over the world, DENTSPLY Implants has continued its dedication to science and clinical research. DENTSPLY Implants’ products and solutions are welldocumented with reliable clinical results, and are supported by more than 1,650 scientific publications. Currently, there are 200 ongoing studies worldwide, involving more than 450 clinicians. Documentation is an integrated and essential part of the product development process.

To read more about the science behind DENTSPLY Implants’ products and solutions, please visit www.dentsplyimplants.com/science

DAVIE, Fla. – June 22, 2015 – Dental Fix RX, the only mobile dental repair franchise in North America, was just ranked 189 on the 2015 Top Global Franchise Rankings by Entrepreneur Magazine, marking the first time the company has appeared on the list.

Entrepreneur Magazine ranks the top 200 global franchises annually and publishes the list in its July edition. Hundreds of U.S. and Canada-based franchises are recognized and the list ranks the top North American franchisors with international franchisees. Rankings are determined by each company’s 2015 Franchise 500 score and adjusted to give extra weight to international size and growth.

“Being named to this list is a testament to the customers and franchisees who have believed in Dental Fix’s mission and vision,” said Dental Fix RX CEO David Lopez. “We are meeting needs in the dental practice industry and we are excited about what the future holds for Dental Fix and our customers.”

Founded in 2009, Dental Fix is one of the country’s fastest growing service franchises, and the only mobile dental equipment repair franchise in North America. Serving more than 10,000 dental offices across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the company is committed to providing the best in repair, service and maintenance of dental equipment. Dental Fix has more than doubled its customer base in two short years and has increased its franchise locations by 33 percent since 2014.

For more information about Dental Fix RX franchise opportunities, visit www.dentalfixrx.com/franchise/.