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PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID SanAntonio,TX Permit#1396 DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 NEWS A2–A3 • Dental spending stays flat • Further consolidation projected within dental insurance industry • Dentistry jobs take two top-10 slots on magazine’s list of 100 best jobs meetings a4–a10 • 149th Midwinter Meeting bridges past, present, future • 300-plus exhibiting at PDC • JDIQ exhibit hall is one of biggest • Hands-on implants training • Greater New York Dental Meeting adds events • Oral health intersects with overall health at Yankee Dental Congress Industry a11–a23 • NOMAD Pro 2: Holds charge longer, is more durable and reliable • Utilizing a digital workflow for provisionalization with BioTemps • America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive helps thousands of at-risk children • Komet USA’s F360 endodontic files reduce root-canal preparation time • Family-owned Flow Dental expands digital imaging product line • Healthgrades: where prospective patients go to find a dentist • Fast track to practice ownership • FireCR Dental Reader optimizes workflow • Barrier protection critical in gloves DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 Ad R esearchers at the Univer- sity of Washington’s School of Dentistry have received a patent for a method of using titanium-based materials to control bacterial infections. They believe that the substances could be used in a pa- tient’s mouth after dental procedures to reduce the risk of infection or in mouthwashes and toothpastes to limit bacterial growth prophylactically. For several years, the researchers have studied titanates and peroxotita- nates, inorganic compounds that can inhibit bacterial growth when bound to metal ions. The researchers found these sub- stances to be effective against end- odontic, periodontic and cariogenic bacteria, indicating that the substanc- es could be incorporated into gels or solutions that can be applied by den- tists after treatments such as root ca- nals or dental fillings. Dr. Whasun Oh Chung, research asso- ciate professor at the school, explained that metals have been known to have antibacterial properties, but when used in concentrations high enough to be effective, they also carry the risk of toxic side effects. By using the new agent, however, therapeutic benefits can be achieved with less risk of toxic- ity. The researchers are now conducting human trials. They expect to finish those in spring. If proven effective, the new agent could even be used in nar- rowly targeted treatments for internal organs, as well as in dental or medical materials and devices, Chung said. (Source: University of Washington’s School of Dentistry) Scientists patent new substances to fight oral bacteria Titanium-based materials shown to be effective against endodontic, periodontic and cariogenic bacteria The 149th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting features three days of lectures, demonstrations, participation courses — and more than 600 exhibit booths. Photo/Kasia Biel, www.dreamstime.com. DentAL WORK IN TWO TOP-10 SLOTS ON LIST OF TOP 100 JOBS ‘Dentist’ and ‘hygienist’ are near the top of the list on the U.S. News & World Report annual ranking. ” page A3 www.dental-tribune.com DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition FEBRUARY 2014 — Vol. 9, No. 2 www.dental-tribune.com DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition CHICAGOMidw intermee ting Chicago Dental Society Hygiene Tribune More Pros in the Profession Named Standout hygienists honored for devotion to their patients and craft. ” page B1 Endo Tribune Time for Root Canal Awareness Week American Association of Endodontists promotes speciality March 30–April 5. ” page C1 Midwinter Meeting Feb. 20–22 ” See page A4 PRSRTSTD USPOSTAGE PAID ORLANDO,FL PERMIT#1556