Press Release Archive

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a statement to provide oral healthcare professionals with clear, and consistent guidelines on the best way to reprocess dental handpieces. The CDC recognizes that the dental community requires clear, consistent guidelines …

CHICAGO, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — More than 3,000 attendees are expected for the annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), April 25-28, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.  The meeting includes 100+ high-quality educational sessions. Attendees will address endodontics’ …

SDI (North America), Inc is pleased to announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given registration approval to market Riva Star in the USA. Riva Star’s FDA registration is as a new generation silver diamine fluoride (SDF) desensitizer that immediately …

STRIDES MADE, BUT RAPIDLY GROWING POPULATION OF OLDER AMERICANS STILL NEEDS MORE ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES CHICAGO, APRIL 17, 2018 – Oral Health America (OHA) today published a national report examining factors impacting the oral health of older adults. With …

Both Programs Compared Prevented Cavities, But One Combining Techniques Linked with Less Decay A new study by researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, published in the journal BMC Oral Health, suggests that caries prevention programs with a combination of prevention strategies …

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Henry Schein Inc joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) to announce that the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program has received a William J. Gies Award for Vision, Innovation and Achievement …

The American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation has named the seven dental students who will receive its 2018 Dental Student Scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $20,000. The ADA Foundation Dental Student Scholarship Program is designed to recognize dental students who are strong …

Every dentist surely has a story about the most difficult patient they’ve encountered. Well, Tina Brandon Abbatangelo, DDS, has them all beat. When the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine professor isn’t treating patients or supervising student apprentices …

Larry Rosenthal, DDS, a pioneer in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, partner of the Rosenthal Apa Group and founder of the Rosenthal Institute at New York University, has released his new book “Open Wide(r): A Guide to Smile and Facial Aesthetics to Enhance …

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announces the appointment of Andrew Whitehead as interim executive director. He replaces Christina Thomas, who resigned her role as executive director of OSAP in February. Effective March 30, Whitehead will step down from his role as chairman …