Oral hygiene

Wild West Children's Dentistry Expands Reach to Nine Locations in Arizona, Offering Exceptional Care for All Ages and Needs

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Montag, April 29, 2024

Wild West Children's Dentistry and Wild West Family Dentistry clinics aim to serve the dental and orthodontic needs of individuals of all ages and requirements, including infants, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and those with special needs.

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  • Wild West Children's Dentistry and Wild West Family Dentistry clinics aim to serve the dental and orthodontic needs of individuals of all ages and requirements, including infants, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and those with special needs.
  • Wild West Children's Dentistry maintains an unyielding dedication to delivering exceptional dental services.
  • Fostering a fun and family-friendly environment, Wild West Children's Dentistry ensures every visit is a positive experience for both children and parents alike.
  • Families throughout Arizona are warmly welcomed by Wild West Children's Dentistry to discover the exceptional dental care available at any of their nine conveniently located offices.

Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders May 10, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. ET

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Montag, April 29, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live video webcast of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

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  • Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live video webcast of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The meeting, which will be held virtually, will be hosted by Noel Wallace, Chairman, President and CEO.
  • Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.
  • For more information about Colgate’s global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com .

Avēsis and Harmony Health Launch Pioneering Salivary Testing Pilot for Patients with Special Healthcare Needs

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

Avēsis and Harmony Health have joined forces to bridge oral healthcare gaps for underserved Medicaid populations with special healthcare needs.

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  • Avēsis and Harmony Health have joined forces to bridge oral healthcare gaps for underserved Medicaid populations with special healthcare needs.
  • The saliva test utilizes adaptive learning to identify oral health conditions, offering a customized preventive oral healthcare plan.
  • “By harnessing the power of innovative technologies like salivary testing and artificial intelligence, we are redefining preventive healthcare.
  • Together, we are committed to empowering patients with proactive, personalized solutions.”
    The multi-state pilot underscores Avēsis’ commitment to improving access to innovative healthcare solutions and reaching diverse patient populations.

Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts 2024 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call April 26, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. ET

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Freitag, April 12, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2024 first quarter earnings conference call on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

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  • Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2024 first quarter earnings conference call on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
  • The call will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, Chief Financial Officer, Stan Sutula, and Chief Investor Relations Officer and EVP, M&A, John Faucher.
  • ET, the Company will post its prepared materials (in PDF format) regarding its 2024 first quarter results to the Investor Center section of its website at https://investor.colgatepalmolive.com/events-and-presentations .
  • For more information about Colgate’s global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com .

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s Concorde division launches additional dental hygiene programs in Florida and Oregon

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

PHOENIX, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges today announced the launch of two dental hygiene associate degree programs at its campuses in Miramar, Fla. and Portland, Ore., bringing the number of dental hygiene programs offered to 14 nationwide. Concorde is the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions education provider that prepares and supports workers for in-demand jobs.   

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  • Concorde is the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions education provider that prepares and supports workers for in-demand jobs.
  • "We have successful, long-standing dental assistant programs at these campuses, and expanding our program offerings allow us to deepen our partnerships with dental providers in the area."
  • Concorde offers a full suite of dental programs, from the on-campus Dental Assistant diploma and Dental Hygiene associate degree programs through an online Dental Hygiene bachelor's degree completion program .
  • 4The programs in dental hygiene at Miramar and Portland are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation status of "initial accreditation."

Dental Hygiene Expert Brandi Hooker Evans: Five Ways Your Dental Hygienist Can Save Your Life

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024

"It's a sad truth that we dental professionals often approach patient care like we're herding cattle," says Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, MAADH.

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  • "It's a sad truth that we dental professionals often approach patient care like we're herding cattle," says Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE, MAADH.
  • In her book she makes the case patients and dental professionals should strive for a total body health approach to dental care.
  • Hooker Evans presents a light-hearted yet serious look at dental care that is infused with a humorous style and can be appreciated by both dental patients and professionals.
  • She has served as president of the Idaho Dental Hygienists' Association and her local Portneuf Valley Dental Hygiene Society.

Global Experts from SEPA Call for the Control of Gingivitis Rather than Waiting for Periodontitis to Develop

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Montag, April 8, 2024

SEPA: Limited knowledge among oral health teams of the recommendations and evidence currently available on oral antiseptics (that are clinically proven to be effective) reduces their implementation; therefore, more practical and simple advice is proposed.

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  • This was highlighted at an International Summit of Experts held at the Casa de las Encías in Madrid, Spain, the headquarters of the SEPA Foundation.
  • "Periodontal diseases are prevalent worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people," says the meeting coordinator, Dr. Paula Matesanz, vice president of SEPA.
  • As Dr. Iain Chapple summarizes, "It is time for a paradigm shift: we must control gingivitis and not wait until periodontitis develops."
  • J Clin Periodontol 2022 Jun:49 Suppl 24:4-71 (version adapted by SEPA available at https://portal.guiasalud.es/gpc/tratamiento-periodontitis-estadio-iv )
    * Chapple I, Time to take gum disease seriously.

Benevis Celebrates Dental Hygienist Week, Honoring Their Vital Role in Oral Health

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Montag, April 8, 2024

The Benevis team of dental professionals includes over 250 Dental Hygienists who provide high-quality dental care and oral health education for their patients.

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  • The Benevis team of dental professionals includes over 250 Dental Hygienists who provide high-quality dental care and oral health education for their patients.
  • At Benevis, Dental Hygienists are often the first care team member patients encounter and through routine cleanings, the ones they build a trusted and lasting relationship.
  • The oral health education and support in providing happy healthy smile tips they provide are vital for patients’ health as most dental diseases are preventable.
  • “At Benevis, we recognize the vital role that our Dental Hygienists play during national Dental Hygienist Week but also every other week of the year as they make up such an essential part of our organization’s DNA,” said Dominique Szach, Director of Dental Hygiene, Benevis.

Align Technology Launches Integrated Consumer Campaign and #Invisisforkids to Drive Awareness of How the Invisalign® Palatal Expander System Is a Better Option for Expanding a Child’s Narrow Palate to Make Room for Adult Teeth

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Montag, April 8, 2024

The Invisalign Palatal Expander System is the only FDA-cleared, removable palatal expander that’s just as effective as traditional fixed expanders.

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  • The Invisalign Palatal Expander System is the only FDA-cleared, removable palatal expander that’s just as effective as traditional fixed expanders.
  • 3 With no metal or wires in the way, your child can easily pop out the Invisalign Palatal Expander to brush and floss as usual.
  • Based on data from a multi-site US IDE clinical study (n=29 subjects, ages 7-10 years) of expansion treatment with Invisalign® Palatal Expanders.
  • Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 5, 2023.

TheraBreath™ Brand Expands Product Line with Deep Clean and Overnight Oral Rinses

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Freitag, April 5, 2024

TheraBreath™ brand, the fastest-growing mouthwash brand in the U.S. among leading brands, announces two new additions to the oral care aisle: TheraBreath Deep Clean Oral Rinse and TheraBreath Overnight Oral Rinse .

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  • TheraBreath™ brand, the fastest-growing mouthwash brand in the U.S. among leading brands, announces two new additions to the oral care aisle: TheraBreath Deep Clean Oral Rinse and TheraBreath Overnight Oral Rinse .
  • TheraBreath Deep Clean Oral Rinse marks the brand’s debut with antiseptic benefits all while preserving their signature alcohol-free formula across their oral rinses.
  • Specially intended for nighttime use, TheraBreath Overnight Oral Rinse is an anticavity fluoride rinse that fights bad breath for 12 hours**.
  • TheraBreath Deep Clean Oral Rinse and TheraBreath Overnight Oral Rinse are now available at retailers nationwide such as Walmart , Walgreens , and Target in addition to Amazon .