CHICAGO, July 5, 2016– Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO),a multidisciplinary meeting co-sponsored by AAOMS, AAP and ACP, occurring March 15-18, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. Researchers are invited to submit an abstract for Clinical Innovations, Oral Research (Scientific and Clinical), and Electronic Poster (Scientific, Clinical and Case Studies) presentations before 11:59 p.m. Central Time on September 2, 2016.

To submit an abstract, click here and the on-screen prompts will take you through the submission process. There will be a $50 fee for all abstract submissions.

AO’s Research Submissions Committee and the Clinical Innovations Committee will blindly review submitted abstracts for quality and appropriateness of content and presentation. Eight oral-clinical, eight oral-scientific and 20 clinical-innovation abstracts will be selected for presentation at the Annual Meeting.

During the event’s Annual Business Meeting on March 18, 2017 awards and plaques will be presented for the best oral presentations and E-Posters. The best oral-scientific research and best oral-clinical research presentations will be awarded $1,000 and the best clinical-innovations presenter will receive $500. The first-place E-Poster will receive $500, second place $250, and the best case study will receive $500.

If you have questions about the oral presentations or E-Posters, please contact Kim Scroggs, AO Manager of Education, at kimscroggs@osseo.org or at 847-725-2288.

Aspen Dental dentists, laboratory technicians and team members from Maine to Washington - and hundreds of practices in between - volunteered their time and talents to give back to veterans in their communities on one big Day of Service on Saturday, June 25. As part of the Healthy Mouth Movement, this marked the third annual Day of Service where nearly 400 participating Aspen Dental-branded practices donated more than $2.1 million dollars in dentistry in one single day – empowering more than 4,000 veterans with a healthy smile.

These photos captured one experience at the Aspen Dental practice in Utica, NY, where lab tech Ryan Wilton, also a U.S. veteran, was able to give back to fellow veterans.

Premier^® Dental Products Company is excited to announce their new website. Online viewers are greeted with a fresh new look, improved functionality and easy access to essential resources such as a video library, product literature, education, SDS sheets, new product announcements and more.

The site’s design reflects the importance of having a comprehensive resource for the dental professional. While we trust you’ll find the new site rich with information, it will continue to evolve so we may best serve the dental community.

Please feel free to visit and explore! www.premusa.com

A new UCLA study suggests that e-cigarettes may not be significantly safer than tobacco cigarettes. The research, which was conducted on cultured cells, found that e-cigarettes contain toxic substances and nanoparticles that could kill the top layer of skin cells in the oral cavity. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that similar results could happen in a human study and that e-cigarettes could increase users’ risk for oral disease.

The findings, published online in the journal PLOS One, also suggest that health care providers should do more to raise public awareness of the products’ health risks.

The use of e-cigarettes has increased dramatically in the past few years, particularly among women and young people. (The Centers for Disease Control found that 2.4 million middle school and high school students were using e-cigarettes in 2014.) And health agencies in some nations, including the United Kingdom, have recommended e-cigarettes as a tobacco-cessation product for smokers who want to quit tobacco.

Although the effects of conventional cigarette smoke on human health have been well documented, there has been much less research on the health risks of e-cigarettes, particularly their effect on the oral cavity — the portion of the mouth behind the teeth and gums.

The UCLA research team, led by Dr. Shen Hu, an associate professor of oral biology and medicine at the UCLA School of Dentistry, took cell cultures from the outermost layer of the oral cavity and exposed the cells to two different brands of e-cigarette vapor for 24 hours. The vapor, containing varying amounts of nicotine or menthol, was generated by a machine built to “smoke” cigarettes like a human would. The researchers then measured the particle concentration and size distribution of the simulated vapors.

The research team found that e-cigarette vapors, which contain nanoparticles of metal, silica and carbon, vary in concentration depending on the e-cigarette brand and flavor. Laboratory tests on cultured cell lines showed that e-cigarette vapors may significantly weaken the oral cavity’s natural defense mechanism by decreasing the levels of an antioxidant called glutathione. This caused roughly 85 percent of the tested cells to die.

Hu, the study’s lead author, said his team will next translate its findings to a human study.

“A small but significant portion of dental patients at UCLA Dental Clinics have used e-cigarettes, which will provide sufficient patient resources for our planned studies,” he said. “Our hope is to develop a screening model to help predict toxicity levels of e-cigarette products, so that consumers are better informed.”

Other authors of the study were Grace Eoon Hye Ji and Dr. Diana Messadi of UCLA Dentistry, Bingbing Sun and Dr. Tian Xia of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Chong Hyun Chang of the California Nanosystems Institute at UCLA, Shi Shu and Yifang Zhu of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and Tongke Zhao, who holds appointments at both the Fielding School and Peking University.

Designed for professional enrichment as well as personal “down time”, the 2017 Aruba Dental Conference is scheduled for February 2-4, 2017 at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Sponsored by Clinical Research Dental and Clinician’s Choice, this year’s conference features three of dentistry’s top professionals, Dr. J. William Robbins, Dr. Danièle Larose and Dr. Stace Lind, and is packed full with the latest information on esthetic and restorative dentistry.

On Day 1, Dr. Robbins will discuss “Porcelain Veneers: The 21st Century Anterior Restoration of Choice." This course will provide the knowledge necessary to successfully incorporate porcelain veneers into the restorative dental practice. The second half of Dr. Robbins lecture focuses on “Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning,” where participants will learn how to provide a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment planning the complex interdisciplinary dental patient with a common language that may be used by the orthodontist, periodontist, and oral and maxillofacial surgeon, as well as the restorative dentist.

Day 2 features Dr. Lind’s lecture on “Profitable and Predictable Implant Prosthetics." With the objective of providing high quality implant restorations, Dr. Lind will review “evidence-based” techniques and materials for predictable, efficient and profitable results. Topics will include case selection and planning; hard and soft tissue analysis; selection and placement of the implant; techniques for final impression taking and implant provisionalization; as well as long term care and maintenance of the implant prosthesis.

On Day 3, Dr. Larose will instruct on how to “Sharpen Your Artistic & Esthetic Edge." This course is designed for the dentist who wishes to excel in anterior composite artistry and wants to learn quick and easy tricks to blend the restorations with natural dentition, and make them last. The course includes preparation designs for Class III, IV, and V; flawless and quick polishing; easy characterization to mimic nature, as well as choosing appropriate composite materials.

With all 3 lectures scheduled for the morning, participants will have plenty of time to indulge in Aruba’s perfect 82 degree weather, dramatic vistas, historic sites and natural landmarks. Breathtaking beaches with pristine, soft white sand await those longing for a glorious sunbathing retreat. As a watersports mecca, Aruba serves up ample wet ‘n wild adventures like kite surfing, waterskiing, snorkeling, tubing, parasailing, wreck diving, and so much more. Whatever your preference and pleasure, your Aruba vacation can be as low-key or high-energy as you want.

Don’t delay, book your stay! Room blocks are available at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. To book your hotel accommodations, call or email Julie Dijkhoff at 011-297-520-6342 / julie-ann.dijkhoff@marriott.com and mention the Clinical Research Dental Group or you can book online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CRD2017.

For more information and to register for the 2017 Aruba Dental Conference, please contact Irene Lamonde at 1-800-265-3444 ext 223 or register online at www.arubadentalconference.com.

SAVANNAH, GA (July 1, 2016) – Brasseler USA^®, a leading manufacturer of quality instrumentation, is pleased to unveil the EndoSync™ Endodontic Handpiece System, featuring the lightest-in-its-class EndoSync Cordless Micromotor along with the unprecedented accuracy of the EndoSync A.I. Apex Locator. While possessing the ability to work independently, connecting the EndoSync Cordless Micromotor to the EndoSync A.I. Apex Locator provides users with a wide variety of automatic controls for increased confidence and safety, even in the most challenging cases.

The high-performance EndoSync Cordless Micromotor provides numerous safety features including Optimized Torque Reverse (OTR) technology, torque slowdown, and an Apical Action mode which gives the user the ability to seamlessly connect to the EndoSync A.I. Apex Locator. With six fully programmable settings, a broad speed range of 50-1,000 rpms, auto reverse, and torque control, EndoSync provides the power and versatility required for any case, including re-treatments. The EndoSync is the perfect balance of precision and safety.

The EndoSync A.I. Apex Locator features the latest innovative design and technology in endodontic measurements, all encompassed in a lightweight, compact system. Equipped with automatic calibration, a memory bar, audible warnings, and a large LCD screen, the EndoSync A.I. is now the industry standard by which all Apex Locators are compared.

The Optimized Torque Reverse technology reduces the risk of file separation, ledge formation, and transportation. When the torque exceeds the set limit, the OTR technology instantly reverses the file by 90° and then returns to the forward cutting direction, repeating this process if the strain on the file persists. The unique clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation of the OTR technology maintains the original shape of the canal without creating ledges or straitening.

“One of the most impressive features of the EndoSync is the OTR technology,” according to Ronnie Hiers, Marketing Manager at Brasseler USA. “OTR operates at lower pre-set torque limits, reducing file breakage, and ensuring optimal tooth protection.”

Dr. Ali Nasseh, an endodontist located in Boston, Massachusetts, attested to the dynamic design of the EndoSync. “Finally a cordless handpiece that incorporates the efficiency and debris removal of rotation with the safety of reciprocation,” remarked Dr. Nasseh. “EndoSync overcomes the limitations of my austenitic and martensitic files and allows me to take advantage of the properties of each metallurgy. Moreover, the synchronization with the EndoSync A.I. allows me to take real-time apex readings which saves significant chair time.”

Other key features of the EndoSync include:

• Weighing in at only 100 grams, the slim, ergonomic design of the EndoSync provides superior access while reducing hand fatigue.

• 250° rotation of the miniature head achieves optimum visibility.

• When synchronized with the EndoSync A.I. Apex Locator, the display of the EndoSync changes color depending on the location of the file inside the canal to promote safe instrumentation.

For more information about the EndoSync Endodontic Handpiece system, please visit www.BrasselerUSA.com or call 800-841-4522.