BENSHEIM, Germany and REHOVOT, Israel, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Sirona (Nasdaq:SIRO - News), the dental technology leader, today announced its latest collaboration with Objet Ltd. (Rehovot, Israel), the ...

Martha Bebinger of WBUR has a great story today about the rise of the dental therapists. Just as nurse practitioners have become a fixture in medical care, some think there is room for creation of a mid-level professional to help solve shortages and cut costs in dental care, particularly in rural areas and low-income neighborhoods. But some, dentists in particular, question the logic of ...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- If you're afraid of going to the dentist, optimism and humor might help ease your worries, new research suggests.

Should anyone other than a dentist have permission to use a drill in your mouth? That question is becoming one of the most heated topics in health care.

While the most prevalent focus of February is on Valentines sweethearts, parents are advised to also focus on the proverbial sweet tooth particularly when it comes to their children.

Kentucky American Water is among the sponsors of Childrens Dental Health Week activities called Explor-A-Smile today through Friday at the Explorium of Lexington. The event is coordinated by the Blue Grass Dental Society.

Dental marketing from Internet Dental Alliance now includes Total Lead & Call Tracking. Dentists can now see, hear and analyze single new dental patient lead generated by their IDA online dental marketing.(PRWEB) February 20, 2012 Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) announces Total Lead & Call Tracking a core feature of its New Patient Marketing Machine, and based on its new LeadFire ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Philip Shindler, Westlake Village dentist , is offering a new treatment which has been proven to reduce cavities by up to 85 percent. This treatment, known ...

State authorities investigating after two children die in dentist's care; Most recent victim a 3-year-old boy

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- If you're afraid of going to the dentist, optimism and humor might help ease your worries, new research suggests.

Worthington dentist Mark Jerman pleaded guilty to five counts of illegally processing drug documents on Feb. 16 in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.

Minneapolis-area dentist Dr. Scott Shamblott and his staff are giving the community a giant valentine in the form at the special "Dentistry from the Heart" event on Friday, February 24, 2012.

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Fluoridation is a controversial topic when it comes to oral health. The Center for Disease Control listed water fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of ...

There's something very science fiction-like about a typical dentist's office. You pass by the cubicles on your way to your own appointment with pain, and you see all these corpse-like patients laid out on contoured...

Dozens of local kids are all smiles this month thanks to a nonprofit that offers affordable dental-care services for families.

Dr. Mark Sweeney and his Austin cosmetic dentistry practice have announced they will be offering the latest tooth filling technology from Kerr, Sybron Dental Specialties, called the SonicFill. A bulk fill composite, Dr. Sweeney says the new filling material is ultrasonically vibrated into the tooth and can offer immense benefits to patients including minimal to no post-op sensitivity during ...

Minneapolis-area dentist Dr. Scott Shamblott and his staff are giving the community a giant valentine in the form at the special "Dentistry from the Heart" event on Friday, February 24, 2012.

I have an idea that might help those who fear dentistry. But first, let me make clear that I am not making fun of people who suffer from this anxiety. The truth is, Im practically one of you.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) A mobile dentistry unit is promising to put "Healthy Smiles in Motion" for hundreds of Washington County children. Sen. Ben Cardin is attending the kickoff Monday of the program at the Walnut Street Community Health Center. The 39-foot vehicle will serve children at the county's public schools and Head Start sites. Cardin says he has worked to expand children's access to ...

Dr. James A. Wells of South Charlotte Dentistry in Charlotte, N. C. says it's never too early to get your smile ready for spring. Dr. Wells has long advocated looking great to feel great. Wells argues that now is the time to prepare for spring, which is right around the corner.Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 Dr. James A. Wells of South Charlotte Dentistry in Charlotte, N.C. announces a ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, recently began chronicling the power of dentistry to transform lives. The company will issue ...

Parents without health or dental insurance who are concerned about the cost of routine dental care for their children can find local no- and low-cost dental care resources on Californians for Patient Cares website .

While 97% of parents of children ages five and under, with dental insurance, would rate their childs oral health as excellent or good, many may actually be overly optimistic. A MetLife Study released today reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other habits for optimal pediatric oral health.

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EXTON, Pa., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Group plc's (NYSE: XL - News) Select Professional insurance underwriting unit and Hays Affinity Solutions, a division of Hays Companies of Minneapolis, Minn., are ...

WESTFUND Health Insurance has encouraged any retrenched Moranbah dental staff to apply for work at Westfund Dental Practice in Sydney St.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --If you have a toothache in San Diego, you now have a place to go: On Demand Dentist . The dedicated emergency dental clinic has officially opened its doors in San ...

About 150 local residents received free dental care Friday at a private practice on College Avenue in Santa Rosa. Dr. Jeffrey Elliott donated his services, estimated at about $50,000 for the day.

Dentists can now capture new patient leads with dental marketing plans designed by Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) that include Google Places pages and strategically geotargeted dental websites.(PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) now features Google Places as a key component in each dental marketing plan. Since new patients often use local keywords when searching ...

Imagine having a toddler with a painful toothache. You take him to the dentist you've been referred to by Medi-Cal, but your child is not seen. Months later when he is treated, all of his baby teeth are decayed and infected.

The Value Discount Plan will now include discounts on vision care, prescriptions, alternative medicine, chiropractor services, hearing aids and vitamins at no additional cost to the customers who buy its dental plan. (PRWeb January 31, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9149472.htm

Humana has created a new dental plan available to individuals - the HumanaOne Dental Loyalty Plus Plan - a product designed for people seeking coverage for preventive care and other services with the flexibility to choose the dentist they prefer.

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While the most prevalent focus of February is on Valentines sweethearts, parents are advised to also focus on the proverbial sweet tooth particularly when it comes to their children.

In todays challenging economy, there are a number of tips smart consumers can follow to ensure they get the most they possibly can out of their individual dental insurance plans.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 Today DentalInsurance.com, a leading innovator and provider of dental insurance and discount protection to individuals and employers, announced the top 10 tips for helping ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Dental Implants Market Outlook in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Dental Implants Market 2010-2014 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0764706/Global-Dental-Implants-Market-2010-2014.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Dental_EquipmentTechNavio's ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "U.S. Market for Dental Implants, Final Abutments and C

ROCKVILLE, MD-- - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of the new report "Global Dental Implants Market 2010-2014," to their collection of Medical Devices market reports. For more information, ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Dental Implants Market 2010-2014" report to th

STOCKHOLM, February 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --AddBIO AB, a subsidiary of Accelerator Nordic AB, has developed Zolidd, a proprietary bioactive nanolayer for orthopedic and dental implants that releases bisphosphonate, ...

Over the course of the last several decades, dental technology has improved significantly in terms of solutions for patients dealing with tooth loss. Whether due to trauma, injury, disease or advanced age, tooth loss can contribute to a number of oral health concerns not to mention individual comfort, aesthetics, and lifestyle changes. But with the advent of modern dental implants, qualified ...

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Fluoridation is a controversial topic when it comes to oral health. The Center for Disease Control listed water fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of ...

Dr. Mark Sweeney and his Austin cosmetic dentistry practice have announced they will be offering the latest tooth filling technology from Kerr, Sybron Dental Specialties, called the SonicFill. A bulk fill composite, Dr. Sweeney says the new filling material is ultrasonically vibrated into the tooth and can offer immense benefits to patients including minimal to no post-op sensitivity during ...

Dr. Thomas Strub, a cosmetic dentist in Cedar Falls, IA, has announced the launch of a new website for his practice to provide a database of procedural information to patients seeking cosmetic dental enhancements such as porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. Through the addition of several enhanced features, Dr. Strub says he hopes the new website offers the same continued commitment to patient ...

Dr. Susie Ang is a cosmetic dentist in Toronto, and has announced that she will be offering a special on teeth whitening to help couples celebrate Valentines Day. For patients booking a procedure with their significant other between 2/6/12 and 2/17/12, Dr. Ang is offering significant discounts on the teeth whitening procedure of their choosing.Toronto, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. John Schiro DDS is now announcing the grand opening of his new cosmetic dentistry practice in Austin Texas. Dr. John Schiro is an Austin cosmetic dentist ...

Dr. Mark Sweeney, a cosmetic dentist in Austin, is now offering the CompuMed instrument for administering pain-free anesthesia to numb individual teeth and create a more comfortable experience for patients. Also known as The Wand, Dr. Sweeney says the CompuMed technology can help patients who are apprehensive about dentistry relax through safe and effective treatment.Austin, TX (PRWEB) January ...

Dr. David Schor, a cosmetic dentist in New Jersey, and his practice have announced their certification in cosmetic facial injections, including BOTOX and dermal fillers such as Restylane, by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. Dr. Schors practice, Imagine Advanced Dental Arts, is the first dental practice in Lawrenceville, NJ to receive the certification for injectable facial treatments ...

LOS ANGELES -- Dr. Bijan Afar, Los Angeles dentist, is offering a discounted price on Zoom teeth whitening at Wilshire Dental Care. Zoom is a treatment which offers whitening results up to eight shades ...

Dr. Thomas Strub, a cosmetic dentist in Cedar Falls, IA, has announced the launch of a new website for his practice to provide a database of procedural information to patients seeking cosmetic dental enhancements such as porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. Through the addition of several enhanced features, Dr. Strub says he hopes the new website offers the same continued commitment to patient ...

Dr. Mark Sweeney, a cosmetic dentist in Austin, is now offering the CompuMed instrument for administering pain-free anesthesia to numb individual teeth and create a more comfortable experience for patients. Also known as The Wand, Dr. Sweeney says the CompuMed technology can help patients who are apprehensive about dentistry relax through safe and effective treatment.Austin, TX (PRWEB) January ...

Dentists can now capture new patient leads with dental marketing plans designed by Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) that include Google Places pages and strategically geotargeted dental websites.(PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) now features Google Places as a key component in each dental marketing plan. Since new patients often use local keywords when searching ...

According to the latest statistics from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMD/TMJ) is one of the most commonly occurring musculoskeletal conditions. However, only half to two-thirds of the suffering population seek treatment for the condition. Dr. Mark Kleive, a cosmetic dentist in Asheville, NC, says there are ...

Dr. David Schor, a cosmetic dentist in New Jersey, and his practice have announced their certification in cosmetic facial injections, including BOTOX and dermal fillers such as Restylane, by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. Dr. Schors practice, Imagine Advanced Dental Arts, is the first dental practice in Lawrenceville, NJ to receive the certification for injectable facial treatments ...

Following the completion of several courses in osteopathy in the cranial fields, advanced Lightwire Functional Appliance and Cranial Biomechanics, Toronto dentist Dr. Susie Ang is now providing the latest in temperomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment. According to the most recent study from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), after lower back pain, TMJ is the second ...