BUFFALO, N.Y. – Robert J. Genco, University at Buffalo world-renowned scientist, will receive the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR).

The prestigious award, presented once every two years, recognizes Genco for his outstanding contributions to periodontal disease research.

He will be honored March 16 at the association’s 45th Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Los Angeles. As a recipient, Genco will receive a $5,000.

“I am honored to receive this award which recognizes work done not only by myself, but many colleagues at UB,” says Genco, PhD, DDS, SUNY Distinguished Professor of oral biology, periodontics and microbiology in the Department of Oral Biology in the UB School of Dental Medicine.

Formerly chair of the Department of Oral Biology for 25 years and current director of the Periodontal Disease Clinical Research Center, Genco and his colleagues were among the first to report a connection between gum disease and heart disease and stroke, and led studies relating periodontitis to diabetes and obesity.

Genco, also director of the Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach, has been the primary investigator on multimillion-dollar grants and has demonstrated success in commercializing both his discoveries and those of others.

Genco’s work focuses on understanding oral diseases. Most recently, his lab studied the effects of periodontal infections, as they increase the risk for heart disease and lower glycemic control in diabetics.

He has earned many awards throughout his career, and most recently received the 2012 Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Academy of Periodontology.

Along with having held editorial positions with 11 scientific journals, Genco has edited or co-edited 10 books, and authored more than 325 scientific articles and publications. He is also a past president of both the AADR and International Association of Dental Research.

A 1963 graduate of the UB School of Dental Medicine, Genco received a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1967.

CHICAGO – March 1, 2016– Alan S. Pollack, DDS, a practicing periodontist in New York City, was appointed president of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) at the organization’s Annual Business Meeting held February 20 in San Diego. He succeeds former Academy President Russell D. Nishimura, DDS.

“With the increasing use of implant dentistry, it has become evermore important for practitioners to obtain the best possible information, independent of corporate influence and open to critique and challenge from a variety of dentists and scientists across the spectrum of dental disciplines and scientific background,” said Dr. Pollack. “This is what AO has always been about and what guides our path. We will continue to pursue the best science available, and the best and most efficient and ethical ways of translating that for our members, to provide the best possible clinical care for our patients.”

This year, the AO Board will implement a new strategic plan to guide the organization in the coming years. It includes supporting research, promoting education, and fostering interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary care.

The 2016-2017 Board of Directors serving with Dr. Pollack are:

Officers

·      President-ElectMichael R. Norton, BDS, FDS, RCS (Ed), an oral surgeon from London, England

·      Vice President Jay P. Malmquist, DMD, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Portland, Ore.

·      SecretaryJames C. Taylor, DMD, a prosthodontist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

·      Treasurer Clark M. Stanford, DDS, PhD, a prosthodontist from Chicago  

·      Past President Russell D. Nishimura, DDS, a prosthodontist from Westlake Village, Calif.

Directors

·      Tara L. Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Los Angeles

·      Amerian D. Sones, DMD, MS, a prosthodontist from Dallas, Texas

·      Steven J. Rosenstein, DMD, a general practitioner from Aventura, Fla.

·      Jeffrey D. Lloyd, DDS, a general practitioner from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

·      Joerg Neugebauer, DDS, PhD, an oral surgeon from Landsberg am Lech, Germany

·      Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD, a periodontist from Ann Arbor, Mich.

About Dr. Pollack

Dr. Pollack received his B.A. in Biology from Queens College, City University of New York, and his D.D.S. degree from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. He completed post-graduate programs in General Practice at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and in Periodontics at Columbia University. He served as a clinical assistant in the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center from 1984 to 2003, and as an attending dentist at Beth Israel Medical Center from 1992 to 1998. 

Dr. Pollack has authored numerous publications in the dental literature and is a member of many professional organizations, including Omicron Kappa Upsilon, American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, First District Dental Society, Northeastern Society of Periodontists. He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology and AO and has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international meetings.

Dr. Pollack currently owns a private practice in New York City. 

Lucy Hobbs Project announces 2016 honorees

4^th annual presentation of awards by the Benco Dental-sponsored initiative honors six exemplary females in dentistry

PITTSTON, PA —  With a network of more than 9,000 members, The Lucy Hobbs Project’s commission to select six honorees each year for the distinction of Exemplary Women in the Dental Community is no easy undertaking.

This year, when The Lucy Hobbs Project^® lauds these award recipients during its 4^th annual celebration, to be held June 2 and 3 in Dallas, Texas, attendees will be awestruck by winners in the following categories: Clinical Expertise, Industry Icon, Mentor, Woman-to-Watch, Innovator, and Humanitarian.

Though best known for the monumental stride made for her gender in 1866 -- earning the first dental doctorate -- what Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor did in the years that followed deserves equal time in the spotlight. Mentoring, establishing a network of support for others in her situation, and persevering in the face of all obstacles also contributed to Dr. Hobbs’ legacy. Likewise, common denominators exist among the 24 women – 18 past honorees and 6 new winners -  celebrated with an award that bears her name. Their dental excellence commands respect, and their ability to lead, teach, innovate, and drive change inspires amazement.

Powered by Benco Dental, The Lucy Hobbs Project is a national, long-term program based on three pillars – networking, innovating and giving back.  Named after Dr. Hobbs, this project aims to bring women together from all facets of the dental industry – dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, receptionists, sales representatives and others. The project is free to join and offers networking opportunities, educational programs and charitable events. 

Its annual celebration takes the opportunity to honor those who in some way have helped lead the charge for women in dentistry and embody the project goals. Among this year’s Lucy Hobbs Award recipients are six pioneers for change, whose unwavering professional dedication merits accolades:

·       Joyce Bassett, FAACD, FAGD, recipient of the Clinical Expertise award, studied biology as an undergrad at the University of Toledo at age 16, and entered the College of Dentistry at Ohio State by 19. Without skipping a beat, Dr. Bassett opened a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, with its focus on complex rehabilitation cases.  Voted among the Top 5 Female CE Educators, this national lecturer and published author founded the Women Teaching Women Cosmetic Learning Facility, which has been an adjunct teaching site

for the Arizona Dental School. The state’s only accredited Fellow in The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Bassett recently earned the appointment of President for the organization.

·       Col. Theresa S. Gonzales, Ret., DMD, MS, MSS, recipient of the Industry Icon award,continually enlightensher students as Director of Orofacial Pain Management and Professor of Oral Pathology at the Medical University of South Carolina- James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine. Daily, she calls onthe vast knowledge amassed during a distinguished career in active federal service with the U.S.Army Dental Corps.  A Diplomate of the American Boards of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orofacial Pain, Forensic Dentistry and Forensic Examiners, Col. Gonzalesmost recently shared her vision with the Office of the Army Surgeon General. A dynamic lecturer who winds humor into dental education, Col. Gonzales has authored 50-plus scientific publications and is the recipient of the International College of Dentists Award for Excellence in Research, the Order of Military Medical Merit and the Surgeon General’s A designator for clinical excellence.

·       Susan Maples, DDS, recipient of the Mentor award,educates dental groups throughout the country, transferring expertise gained under the most renowned teachers in her field and at her practice of 30 years in Holt, Michigan. With her work in advanced dental restoration and innovative total health implementation strategies, Dr. Maples combines her love for dentistry and her passion for health. She is instrumental in positioning the dental profession to play a major role in the pending health care crisis. In the hopes of discovering pre-diabetes and diabetes sooner in the patient population, Dr. Maples recently was published for a study, Diabetes Detection in the Dental Office. Originator of the Hands-On Learning

Lab™ Kit for children, Dr. Maples is recognized nationally for making a significant difference in children’s oral and physical health. In her own office, she individually mentors her patients toward health and has inspired dozens toward a career in dentistry.

·       Kadambari‘Kady’ Rawal,BDS, CAGS, recipient of the Woman-to-Watch award,provides dental care to her patients at the Faculty Practice of Boston University Dental Health Center. Passionate about geriatric dentistry, she also provides dental treatment to the elderly living in long-term care housing in the Boston area. Dr. Rawal earned her BDS degree from D.Y. Patil University School of Dentistry in Mumbai, India, and later joined Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM), where she graduated from the AEGD residency program and where she currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor.She is the faculty mentor for the American Association of Women Dentists' Chapter at BUGSDM and also represents the Women in Dentistry Committee on the board of the Boston District Dental Society. As an advocate for BUGSDM's Women-to-Women program, she conducts monthly oral screenings for homeless, abused women in Boston and has also conducted dental outreach programs for women living within the red light districts of India.

·      Pamela Schmidt, DDS, DNM, IBDM, recipient of the Innovator award,has a commitment to providing a holistic and whole body health approach to patients in her Rockford, Illinois dental practice.Certified in integrative biologic dental medicine and board certified as a naturopathic physician, Dr. Schmidt has been instrumental in changing dentistry, from being one of the first female dentists in Rockford to utilizing ozone therapy and introducing safe mercury removal protocol. Hers was the first dental office in Illinois to feature a mercury containment system, which ensures the waste is removed to a treatment plant and is not toxic to the environment.

·       Mary Teddy Wray, DDS, recipient of the Humanitarian award, empowers her team with knowledge and confidence as owner and CEO of a dental practice in Bel Air, Maryland. In addition to inspiring with her clinical expertise, she demonstrates by example another vital ingredient in the formula for success: giving of oneself for a greater good. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Dr. Wray contributes as an active member of 10 professional associations. She dedicates her personal talents and resources to create safe havens and provide free dental services for victims of assault and abuse, as well as members of the homeless, elderly, and disabled populations. Her committed efforts help sustain more than 20 charitable organizations within her community and across the globe.

To learn more about the The Lucy Hobbs Project^®and its 4^th annual CelebrationHonoring Exemplary Women in the Dental Community, or to sign up for The Lucy Hobbs Project^®, visit: www.thelucyhobbsproject.com

Four months after the launch of its range of laser sintering printers dedicated to plastic powders, Prodways has announced the sale of 6 industrial machines using laser sintering technology, from its "Prodways by Farsoon" range. This announcement is the first success for the combined expertise in laser sintering of the R&D teams at Prodways, Norge, Farsoon and LSS.

The printers in this range use a high-power laser to fuse together successive layers of plastic powder. The six customers, including several international chemical and energy sector groups, were persuaded as a result of the printers’ high thermal stability and optimized mechanical properties, combined with a fully digital, high speed and very high precision laser scan system.

The Group highlights the fact that the laser sintering technology market is comparable in size to that of photosensitive liquid resins. This new range allows Prodways to cover the majority of industrial plastics applications in 3D printing.

•    Expansion of the sales network

Three weeks from the International AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) congress that will take place from April 3 to 7 in Saint Louis (United States), Prodways also announced the signature of six new sales partnerships. These six new agreements will enable Prodways to be present in Russia, Greece and Poland and to strengthen its presence in the United States.

In the United States, the Group is associated with the Nexxt Labs company (Minnesota), who has been a provider of additive manufacturing solutions in the United States since 2010. Its teams include 3D printing experts, recognized for their expertise and knowledge of this sector. This distributor will strengthen the Group's teams already present via its Prodways Americas subsidiary in this very high potential market.

In Poland, Prodways signed two agreements with the VPI Polska and Focus 3D companies. VPI Polska is a Polish company that specializes in market support for virtual or fast prototyping solutions. Focus 3D specializes in the distribution of 3D solutions for the dental market.

In Russia, the Group has also chosen to do business with two new partners: Consistent Software Distribution (CSD) and Ostec Corporate Group. Consistent Software Distribution (CSD) is a major distributor of CAD CAM and GIS software and systems in Russia. It has a structure of over 100 agents and resellers in the country. Ostec Corporate Group is one of the most important engineering companies in Russia and the ex-Soviet Union, offering engineering consulting and optimization services for the electronics industry. Since its creation in 1991, Ostec has supported more than 2,500 innovation projects for a wide range of sectors: electronics, electrical engineering, industrial equipment and telecommunications.

Lastly, in Greece, Prodways has decided to join forces with the Lino s.a. company (subsidiary of LinoGroup), a major integrator for the South-East Europe region, providing software, hardware, services and materials for the digital printing industry. Over the last few years, Lino s.a. has expanded its services to additive manufacturing. As a supplier of DLP MOVINGLight® technology for the region, Lino s.a. will ensure the service and sales distribution for this technology in South-East European countries.

These six new partners, whose solid market knowledge and customer-focused approach allow them to be recognized in their respective geographical zones, will assist Prodways' growth and support its strategic objective to become the third-largest world player offering multi-technological services and all 3D printing solutions.

PITTSTON, PA — March 14, 2016 —  With a network of more than 9,000 members, The Lucy Hobbs Project’s commission to select six honorees each year for the distinction of Exemplary Women in the Dental Community is no easy undertaking.

Caption: Julie Radzyminski, Benco Dental Vice President, Business Innovation, and Director of the Lucy Hobbs Project, with Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru (right), presents the Project’s 2015 Award for Clinical Expertise to Dr. Kendra Schaefer. Dr. Dean-Duru  received the Clinical Expertise Award in 2013.

This year, when The Lucy Hobbs Project^® lauds these award recipients during its 4^th annual celebration, to be held June 2 and 3 in Dallas, Texas, attendees will be awestruck by winners in the following categories: Clinical Expertise, Industry Icon, Mentor, Woman-to-Watch, Innovator, and Humanitarian.

Though best known for the monumental stride made for her gender in 1866 -- earning the first dental doctorate -- what Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor did in the years that followed deserves equal time in the spotlight. Mentoring, establishing a network of support for others in her situation, and persevering in the face of all obstacles also contributed to Dr. Hobbs’ legacy. Likewise, common denominators exist among the 24 women – 18 past honorees and 6 new winners -  celebrated with an award that bears her name. Their dental excellence commands respect, and their ability to lead, teach, innovate, and drive change inspires amazement.

Powered by Benco Dental, The Lucy Hobbs Project is a national, long-term program based on three pillars – networking, innovating and giving back.  Named after Dr. Hobbs, this project aims to bring women together from all facets of the dental industry – dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, receptionists, sales representatives and others. The project is free to join and offers networking opportunities, educational programs and charitable events.  

Its annual celebration takes the opportunity to honor those who in some way have helped lead the charge for women in dentistry and embody the project goals. Among this year’s Lucy Hobbs Award recipients are six pioneers for change, whose unwavering professional dedication merits accolades:

·       Joyce Bassett, FAACD, FAGD, recipient of the Clinical Expertise award, studied biology as an undergrad at the University of Toledo at age 16, and entered the College of Dentistry at Ohio State by 19. Without skipping a beat, Dr. Bassett opened a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, with its focus on complex rehabilitation cases.  Voted among the Top 5 Female CE Educators, this national lecturer and published author founded the Women Teaching Women Cosmetic Learning Facility, which has been an adjunct teaching site

for the Arizona Dental School. The state’s only accredited Fellow in The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Bassett recently earned the appointment of President for the organization.

·       Col. Theresa S. Gonzales, Ret., DMD, MS, MSS, recipient of the Industry Icon award,continually enlightensher students as Director of Orofacial Pain Management and Professor of Oral Pathology at the Medical University of South Carolina- James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine. Daily, she calls onthe vast knowledge amassed during a distinguished career in active federal service with the U.S.Army Dental Corps.  A Diplomate of the American Boards of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orofacial Pain, Forensic Dentistry and Forensic Examiners, Col. Gonzalesmost recently shared her vision with the Office of the Army Surgeon General. A dynamic lecturer who winds humor into dental education, Col. Gonzales has authored 50-plus scientific publications and is the recipient of the International College of Dentists Award for Excellence in Research, the Order of Military Medical Merit and the Surgeon General’s A designator for clinical excellence.

·       Susan Maples, DDS, recipient of the Mentor award,educates dental groups throughout the country, transferring expertise gained under the most renowned teachers in her field and at her practice of 30 years in Holt, Michigan. With her work in advanced dental restoration and innovative total health implementation strategies, Dr. Maples combines her love for dentistry and her passion for health. She is instrumental in positioning the dental profession to play a major role in the pending health care crisis. In the hopes of discovering pre-diabetes and diabetes sooner in the patient population, Dr. Maples recently was published for a study, Diabetes Detection in the Dental Office. Originator of the Hands-On Learning Lab™ Kit for children, Dr. Maples is recognized nationally for making a significant difference in children’s oral and physical health. In her own office, she individually mentors her patients toward health and has inspired dozens toward a career in dentistry.

·       Kadambari‘Kady’ Rawal,BDS, CAGS, recipient of the Woman-to-Watch award,provides dental care to her patients at the Faculty Practice of Boston University Dental Health Center. Passionate about geriatric dentistry, she also provides dental treatment to the elderly living in long-term care housing in the Boston area. Dr. Rawal earned her BDS degree from D.Y. Patil University School of Dentistry in Mumbai, India, and later joined Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM), where she graduated from the AEGD residency program and where she currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor.She is the faculty mentor for the American Association of Women Dentists' Chapter at BUGSDM and also represents the Women in Dentistry Committee on the board of the Boston District Dental Society. As an advocate for BUGSDM's Women-to-Women program, she conducts monthly oral screenings for homeless, abused women in Boston and has also conducted dental outreach programs for women living within the red light districts of India.

·       Pamela Schmidt, DDS, DNM, IBDM, recipient of the Innovator award,has a commitment to providing a holistic and whole body health approach to patients in her Rockford, Illinois dental practice.Certified in integrative biologic dental medicine and board certified as a naturopathic physician, Dr. Schmidt has been instrumental in changing dentistry, from being one of the first female dentists in Rockford to utilizing ozone therapy and introducing safe mercury removal protocol. Hers was the first dental office in Illinois to feature a mercury containment system, which ensures the waste is removed to a treatment plant and is not toxic to the environment.

·       Mary Teddy Wray, DDS, recipient of the Humanitarian award, empowers her team with knowledge and confidence as owner and CEO of a dental practice in Bel Air, Maryland. In addition to inspiring with her clinical expertise, she demonstrates by example another vital ingredient in the formula for success: giving of oneself for a greater good. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Dr. Wray contributes as an active member of 10 professional associations. She dedicates her personal talents and resources to create safe havens and provide free dental services for victims of assault and abuse, as well as members of the homeless, elderly, and disabled populations. Her committed efforts help sustain more than 20 charitable organizations within her community and across the globe.

To learn more about the The Lucy Hobbs Project^®and its 4^th annual CelebrationHonoring Exemplary Women in the Dental Community, or to sign up for The Lucy Hobbs Project^®, visit: www.thelucyhobbsproject.com

HAUPPAUGE, NY:  —  Mydent International has introduced DEFEND Plus Glider Barrier Envelopes to its growing line of products.  Featuring a unique "GLIDER" loader/sealer, the product allows dental professionals to quickly and easily "glide" PSP's into the envelope.

Upon peeling off the loader's tab, the envelope practically seals itself. When x-rays are completed, the center seam allows the user to tear open the envelope and start the developing process without ever touching the plate. DEFEND Plus Glider Barrier Envelopescan be used with virtually any system on the market.

The product is available through most dental dealers in size #0 and #1 (100 per box) and #2 (300 per box).  To request free samples, visit www.defend.com/freesamples  or call 1-800-275-0020. 

HAARLEM, NETHERLANDS, February 25, 2016—Cavex, the innovative Dutch manufacturer of professional dental products, today announced the North American launch of its Cavex Bite&White ABC Masterkit. The product is designed to make it easier for dental practices to provide whitening services to patients concerned about excessive sensitivity, unnaturally white teeth, or high cost.

To address these patient concerns, Cavex has taken an approach no other manufacturer has previously considered: a synergistic three-step process that dramatically reduces sensitivity while providing a natural white smile at an affordable price. And even though three steps are involved, the overall process is still very convenient for patients.

Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit consists of three components facilitating three steps. In Step A—for “Activation”—the user brushes with Cavex Bite & White Stainless, which removes surface stains and plaque and raises the pH of the mouth. This creates the perfect environment for Step B—for “Brightening”—in which the patient fills dentist-provided trays with a whitening gel containing 16% carbamide peroxide (equal to 6% hydrogen peroxide). This unique gel exhibits thixotropic behavior: it adheres to the tooth surface rather than running to the tooth neck and gingiva, where sensitivity can be a problem with other whiteners. The gel also contains potassium nitrate to further avoid sensitivity, as well as sodium fluoride to reinforce enamel. The trays need only be worn for 50 to 60 minutes.

Step C—for “Conditioning”—involves the user placing Cavex Bite & White ExSense gel in the trays, which should be worn for 10 minutes. The ExSense gel contains a revolutionary blend of hydroxyapatite and a hydro-dispersing clay. The clay accelerates the dispersion of the hydroxyapatite deep into the tubules and micro-cracks in the enamel, thereby sealing off the areas most likely to cause sensitivity. The hydroxyapatite also initiates a process of crystallization that helps restore micro-hardness and accelerate the re-mineralization process.

Dental practices can use the Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit as an at-home means of supplementing in-office whitening, or as a convenient, time-saving alternative to in-office whitening, with minimal staff training required.

The Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit received a “four plus” rating from The Dental Advisor. The product received an impressive 87% clinical rating, and the vast majority of evaluators rated the system equal to or better than their current system and said they would recommend it to their colleagues.

“These testing results, as well as the great success we are seeing with European dental practices, prove that with the Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit, whitening need not be frightening,” said Hans Maarten den Boer, Cavex Managing Director. “And that is great news for people looking for a naturally white smile with no sensitivity and at a reasonable price, and for dental practices looking to efficiently increase their teeth whitening production.”

The Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit is distributed in the United States by Benco Dental and Practicon Dental.

For more information on the Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit or other Cavex products, please visit https://www.cavex.nl/en/.

About Cavex

Founded in 1908, Cavex Holland BV is based in Haarlem, The Netherlands. The company manufactures and markets innovative professional dental products in several categories, including impression materials, whitening products, hygiene products and dental devices. To ensure that its products are meeting the latest needs of dental professionals and taking advantage of the most appropriate advanced technologies, the company relies on regular input from a multi-disciplinary team of dental professionals and maintains close contacts with a worldwide network of universities and opinion leaders. And to ensure that its state-of-the-art products consistently deliver exceptional quality, Cavex opened an ultra-modern production facility in 2010.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 2016–Ultradent Products, Inc. is proud to announce the 2016 dates for several continuing education seminars with Victoria Wallace, LDA. The classes will cover a wide array of different topics from bonding, to whitening, to ceramics, to isolation, and more, offering three continuing education credits per course. Victoria will also present findings from a recently finished seven-year research project on shear bond testing conducted with three other dentists at the University of the Pacific, entitled “Student Exercise on Shear Bond Testing to Enhance Enamel and Dentin Bonding Skills” at the American Dental Educator’s Association (ADEA) in mid-March.

Victoria trained in Minnesota to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant in July of 1976. She is now a Licensed Dental Assistant, certified for expanded functions. Victoria has served as the president of the Nevada Dental Assistants Association, as well as vice-chairperson of the American Dental Assistants Association from 2007–2009. Victoria has dedicated decades to helping educate dental team members through her membership in the ADAA, by publishing numerous articles in dental publications across the country, by lecturing at state and national dental meetings, and by volunteering to assist on international dental missions. For the past 15 years, Victoria has been a product educator for Ultradent Products, traveling to dental schools all over the United States, lecturing on tooth whitening, adhesives, bonding, and restorative systems.

Course Dates:

March 14, 2016- American Dental Educators Association- Denver, CO

• 10:00 am-Noon: “Dental Student Exercise on Shear Bond Testing to Enhance Enamel and Dentin Bonding Skills”

March 24, 2016- Mid-Atlantic Dental Meeting- Washington DC

• 8:15 am-11:15 am: “Commonly Used Dental Materials and Troubleshooting”

• 1:30 pm-4:30pm: “Enhance Your Dental Selling Skills”

June 17, 2016- Washington State Dental Association/Pacific Northwest Dental Conference- Bellevue, WA

• 8:30 am-11:30 am: “Layering Your Way to Success”

• 1:00 pm-4:00 pm: “Layering Your Way to Success Hands-On Workshop”

For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com. 

OneRepublic to Perform During SIROWORLD 2016: The Ultimate Dental Meeting

The Grammy-Award nominated band set to deliver an astounding live concert at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Dentsply Sirona Inc., The Dental Solutions Company™, announced recently that the Grammy-Award nominated band, OneRepublic, will perform during the inaugural SIROWORLD annual event in August.

Scheduled to perform a private concert on Friday evening, Aug. 12, during the educational event’s evening activities at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, OneRepublic will excite and entertain the thousands of attendees expected to join SIROWORLD.

“Sirona continuously strives to deliver the best of the best to our event attendees,” said Group Senior Vice President for the United States Commercial Organization Michael Augins. “We set the bar high with a musical performance by Train at the legendary CEREC 30th Anniversary Celebration in September and we’re looking forward to another outstanding performance by the hugely talented band, OneRepublic!”

An American pop-rock band, OneRepublic was formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins. The band first received recognition when their single “Apologize” became popular on Myspace in 2006.

In 2007, they released their debut album “Dreaming Out Loud” in which their popular single “Apologize” was remixed, became a colossal international success and earned the band their first Grammy Award nomination. The band has since released two more albums and the third album “Native,” released in 2013, became the band’s first top-ten album on the Billboard 200 chart.

OneRepublic has won various music awards and received many nominations from organizations including the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, World Music Awards and the Grammy Awards.

The band has used their success as a platform to help kids in need through the OneRepublic Good Life Foundation supporting organizations, such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Save the Children, to give kids the opportunity to “live the good life.”

Writing and composing each of their original songs, creators Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins as well as Drew Brown, Eddie Fisher and Brent Kutzle comprise OneRepublic.

IROWORLD is a three-day educational event where forward-thinking innovators can congregate to experience one of the largest gatherings of dental professionals in the country.

During the three-day event, attendees can attend track-specific breakout sessions in several educational tracks featuring CEREC, imaging, implantology, orthodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry, hygiene, lab, office design, business and much more. Additionally, abundant networking opportunities are available as well as access to a 95,000 square-foot trade show floor showcasing the latest cutting-edge digital dentistry products and services.

Until March 31, doctors can register for SIROWORLD for only $1,495 (a savings of $500), and spouse/guest/staff/dental technician registration is only $895 (a savings of $300) and is buy two, get one free. Register now at www.siroworld.com. 

A new study jointly led by King’s College London and the University of Southampton has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Periodontitis or gum disease is common in older people and may become more common in Alzheimer’s disease because of a reduced ability to take care of oral hygiene as the disease progresses. Higher levels of antibodies to periodontal bacteria are associated with an increase in levels of inflammatory molecules elsewhere in the body, which in turn has been linked to greater rates of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease in previous studies.

The latest study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, set out to determine whether periodontitis or gum disease is associated with increased dementia severity and subsequent greater progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

In the observational study, 59 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease were cognitively assessed and a blood sample was taken to measure inflammatory markers in their blood. Participants’ dental health was assessed by a dental hygienist who was blind to cognitive outcomes. The majority of participants (52) were followed-up at six months when all assessments were repeated.

The presence of gum disease at baseline was associated with a six-fold increase in the rate of cognitive decline in participants over the six-month follow-up period of the study. Periodontitis at baseline was also associated with a relative increase in the pro-inflammatory state over the six-month follow-up period. The authors conclude that gum disease is associated with an increase in cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s Disease, possibly via mechanisms linked to the body’s inflammatory response.

Limitations of the study included the small number of participants; the authors advise that the study should be replicated ideally with a larger cohort. The precise mechanisms by which gum disease may be linked to cognitive decline are not fully clear and other factors might also play a part in the decline seen in participants’ cognition alongside their oral health.

However, growing evidence from a number of studies links the body’s inflammatory response to increased rates of cognitive decline, suggesting that it would be worth exploring whether the treatment of gum disease might also benefit the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Professor Clive Holmes, senior author from the University of Southampton, says: “These are very interesting results which build on previous work we have done that shows that chronic inflammatory conditions have a detrimental effect on disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Our study was small and lasted for six months so further trials need to be carried out to develop these results. However, if there is a direct relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline, as this current study suggests, then treatment of gum disease might be a possible treatment option for Alzheimer’s.”

Dr Mark Ide, first author from the Dental Institute at King’s College London says: “Gum disease is widespread in the UK and US, and in older age groups is thought to be a major cause of tooth loss. In the UK in 2009, around 80% of adults over 55 had evidence of gum disease, whilst 40% of adults aged over 65-74 (and 60% of those aged over 75) had less than 21 of their original 32 teeth, with half of them reporting gum disease before they lost teeth.

“A number of studies have shown that having few teeth, possibly as a consequence of earlier gum disease, is associated with a greater risk of developing dementia. We also believe, based on various research findings, that the presence of teeth with active gum disease results in higher body-wide levels of the sorts of inflammatory molecules which have also been associated with an elevated risk of other outcomes such as cognitive decline or cardiovascular disease. Research has suggested that effective gum treatment can reduce the levels of these molecules closer to that seen in a healthy state.

“Previous studies have also shown that patients with Alzheimer’s Disease have poorer dental health than others of similar age and that the more severe the dementia the worse the dental health, most likely reflecting greater difficulties with taking care of oneself as dementia becomes more severe.”

Source: King's College London