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Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition | February 2014B2 HYGIENE TRIBUNE Tell us what you think! Do you have general comments or criticism you would like to share? Is there a particular topic you would like to see articles about in Hygiene Tribune? Let us know by emailing feedback@dental-tribune.com. We look forward to hearing from you! If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an e-mail at database@dental-tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to 6 weeks to process. Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President & Chief Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Editor in Chief Dental Tribune Dr. David L. 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If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an email at database@dental- tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. INDUSTRY NEWS educate | inspire | connect April 30 - May 3, 2014 30th Annual AACD Scientific Session Visit www.AACDconference.com • Be part of a cosmetic dentistry evolution spanning 30 years • Tap your inner overachiever with AACD’s high-level, hands-on learning • Get social and re-energize in the Florida sunshine 30years of Making Smiles Ad Mydent International’s new website enables health care professionals to iden- tify their dealer for fulfilling DEFEND product orders. You can access the site at www.defend.com/order. The site’s orders are processed within two business hours. For a limited time, you can receive a $50 eGift card to www. restaurant.com on DEFEND orders of $150 or more. 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