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Daxon, Scott new members of International College of Dentists Two are faculty members at the Dawson Academy....	Sulzer Mixpac gains temporary restraining order against mixing tips copiers Company takes legal actions to protect its products from unauthorized copying....
Colgate Total toothpaste awarded first Seal of Acceptance International Academy of Periodontology launches seal program to recognize oral health benefits....	Six additional firms join Handpiece Experts network Firms join coast-to-coast network of certified dealers for independent repair firms....
Dr. Jeremy Mao to present research findings on dental stem cells Columbia University professor will discuss the medical, health-care, and business implications of preserving p...	2009 OHA gala reservations now online The Oral Health America 19th Annual Gala Dinner and Silent Auction will run from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Feb. 26, 2009...
Dentists' Climb for a Cause slated for 12th straight year Climb to take place Sept. 6, 2009, in California's Yosemite Valley....	Pankey goes west Institute to sponsor four sessions of CE course next year in Reno, Nev....
Use of mini dental implants on the rise but questions linger Debate continues about proper use of mini dental implants....	Pankey Institute announces international program development Dr. Steve Ratcliff, former chairman of the Department of Education, has agreed to support the institute's inte...
Arizona Dental Association selects new executive director Kevin B. Earle looks to help address oral health-care issues in Arizona....	Video highlights available from 2008 ADA meeting in San Antonio Important industry trends and hot topics are addressed in six-minute video presentation, which includes DE Edi...
Heraeus celebrates grand opening of new corporate headquarters New company facility opens in South Bend, Ind....	FDA, ALD to sponsor symposium on light-based technology in dentistry Event will take place Dec. 8 in Building 2, Room 2047 of the FDA facility in Silver Spring, Md....
PDI donates supplies to provide dental care to underprivileged children With assistance from Henry Schein, PDI will help supply dental product kits to the more than 2,000 participati...	Henry Schein appoints Janine Marin as Director of Security for North America Marin will oversee security at Henry Schein's five core distribution centers in the United States, as well as ...
Dentists at the forefront of fight against deadly oral cancers that strike 34,000 Americans annually Dr. Helaine Smith uses YouTube to demonstrate new diagnostic tool that aids in early detection of cancers of t...	California dental hygienists on front lines in identifying methamphetamine use in patients Statewide organization urges greater awareness of "meth mouth" as an early indicator of abuse....
Hufford Financial names Thad Miller as Director of Operations Miller brings more than 12 years of dental industry experience to the company....	Lares extends agreement with Fotona Agreement extended for an additional five years....
New publication targets dental implant practice team members Each issue highlights topics relevant to the busy implant practice....	2008 dental office design competition winners announced All practice types with newly built offices or offices with leasehold improvements or renovations completed be...
Michael L. Smith joins Carestream Health Board Of Directors Smith previously served as chief operating officer and CFO of American Health Network....	Winners from 2008 research forum poster session announced Forum provided a platform for researchers and academicians to present new and significant research and informa...
Defibtech named one of Connecticut's fastest-growing tech companies Company is one of the five fastest-growing companies in Connecticut Technology Council's life sciences categor...	Hu-Friedy receives Race to Empower-Team Achievement Award Award presented by National Breast Cancer Network of Strength....
Research shows dental implants require significant follow-up treatment More follow-up needed than with root canals....	SensAble dental lab system wins 2008 Best of What's New award Award from Popular Science magazine honors use of haptics to ease transition to digital dentistry....
Dentists respond to the bite of recession The dental industry is showing signs of the effects of the country's economic woes, according to an article fr...	Dentist earns lifetime achievement honor from Wisconsin Dental Association Dr. Ronald Stifter from Saukville claims WDA's highest honor....