Algonquin, Illinois, September 20, 2016 – Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, today announced the acquisition of The Orthodontic Store, Inc. (“The Ortho Store”). The Ortho Store is a full line provider of orthodontic appliances, supplies and instruments based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

“We are excited to add The Ortho Store to our portfolio of high-growth, specialty-focused distribution businesses,” said Scott Leece, VP and General Manager of Young Specialty, the distribution division of Young Innovations. “The Ortho Store’s reputation for providing high quality products and customer service at reasonable prices aligns well with our platform, which also includes Plak Smacker, Panoramic and Obtura Spartan.”

“We have focused on serving the orthodontic professional since 1987, building a strong brand and business for the last 30 years,” added Steve Sanders, CEO of The Ortho Store. “Young will be a great partner in the next phase of our Company’s growth and we are excited for the journey.”

“This acquisition is an indication of our strong desire to grow in the orthodontics segment and other targeted categories through acquisitions,” said Dave Sproat, CEO of Young Innovations. “Our direct distribution businesses will continue to grow in specialty segments, complementing our strong positions in other channels and core categories, such as preventive and restorative accessories.”

The Ortho Store CEO Steve Sanders will join Young on a consulting basis following the transaction. There are no changes to ordering and service procedures for customers or vendors.

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1. iData Research Inc., US Dental Bone Graft Substitutes and other Biomaterials Market, 2013

Cosmedent’s Casi is an innovative double-ended composite sculpting instrument designed to follow the curvature of natural tooth structure. Its built-in convexity and anatomical curvature gives the Casi an advantage for anatomical shaping. The larger end is for sculpting and shaping the central and canines, the smaller end for laterals and lower anterior teeth. This lightweight and easy-to-use instrument comes in a titanium coated finish.

Information online at www.cosmedent.com.

Fricke Dental International, Inc. announced it has received ISO 13485: 2003 certification by BSI for the manufacture and distribution of resins used in the dental laboratory profession and by dentists, denturists, and dental technicians.

Companies that achieve this certification are recognized within the medical device industry and by international regulatory bodies as operating at the highest standards of quality. This certification provides external objective evidence and recognition of leading management systems, achievement of continual high-quality standards, and customer satisfaction.

Fricke Dental has offered quality dental products since 1939. The third-generation family owned and operated business says in a release that "this certification reflects the company’s commitment to meet and exceed the needs of customers while ensuring the highest quality products and service."

Formed in 1901, BSI was the world’s first National Standards Body and more than a century later is globally recognized as a champion of best practice. BSI is responsible for originating many of the world’s most commonly used management systems standards and publishes more than 2,600 standards annually.

The International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) is accepting abstracts that could be part of its poster session and competition at its second biennial meeting June 16 to 17 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. Both IAAD members and nonmembers who are involved in adhesion dentistry are encouraged to submit.

Categories include clinical reports, clinical research, and laboratory research. Accepted abstracts will be published in the program book and in the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry.

Submission deadline is February 23, 2017.

For questions, please contact the IAAD poster session and competition chair, Dr. Jin-Ho Phark: phark@usc.edu. Or visit the website for submission rules at https://adhesivedentistry.org/iaad-2017-meeting/2017-iaad-call-for-abstracts/

CHICAGO, September 19 – Aspiring pre-dental student Hannah Wilson concludes her journey across the country as the first participant in Oral Health America’s (OHA) new peer-to-peer fundraising initiative, Smile4Health. The new effort engages individuals with opportunities to raise awareness and much needed funds in support of programmatic work. Wilson rode her bike across the country to participate in a sport that she loves and to spread the word about oral health. 

"This trip combined my passion for helping people,” said Hannah Wilson. "I got the opportunity to raise awareness and fundraise for oral health along the route as well!“

The North Carolina native traveled 4,228 miles of the historic TransAmerica Bicycle Trail from Virginia to Oregon earlier this summer. Wilson raised over $3,600 to support OHA programs and hosted two events to giveaway health resources along with toothbrushes and toothpaste. Hannah chronicled her journey across nine states on a blog, smilesformilesweb.com. 

Established in 1955, OHA supports the efforts of “Bringing Healthy Mouths to Life” through its range of partnerships and program efforts across the country.

You can learn more about the Smile4Health program and Hannah’s ride by visiting oralhealthamerica.org/smile4health or call us at 312.836.9900.

AEGIS Communications has announced the addition of Daniel Alter, MSc, MDT, CDT, to the editorial staff of its laboratory journal, Inside Dental Technology. Alter will be the Director of Professional Relations and Content Acquisition.

Alter is a Professor in New York City College of Technology’s Restorative Dentistry Department and a consultant/business coach of restorative dentistry. He has served on IDT’s Editorial Advisory Board since 2011 and has written several articles for the journal.

Alter has worked and learned under some of the leading dental technologists in the field. He owned and operated a mid-size, high-end commercial dental laboratory in Long Island, New York, before joining the faculty at NYCCT in 2008. He was named the National Association of Dental Laboratories' Educator of the Year this past January.

To read Alter's IDT articles, go to dentalaegis.com/authors/1531.

AEGIS Communications, in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is the publisher of IDT, Inside Dentistry, and Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry.

September 15, 2016 (ATLANTA, GA) — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Foundation has announced that it has been awarded a $95,000 grant from the Dental Assistants Foundation (DAF). The funding will be used in the areas of research, scholarship, and education for dental assistants in recognition of the critical role trained and motivated dental assistants play in ensuring the safety of the dental care environment for patients and providers of dental services.

The grant was given as a charitable contribution as part of the DAF dissolution plan. In awarding the grant, Ellen Landis, Chairman of DAF, said “The DAF recognizes the mission and goals of the OSAP Foundation to be in alignment with the DAF’s mission and goals as it applies to the education of dental assistants.” The grant was given in memory of Anna Nelson, CDA, RDA, MA, a leader in dental assisting and infection control who passionately advocated to advance dental assistants’ understanding of, and compliance with, the guidelines, regulations, and best practices to prevent disease transmission in dental settings.

The OSAP Foundation will use the DAF grant to fund a comprehensive safety education, scholarship, and research program geared toward dental assistants. The goal will be to underscore the importance of dental assistants, particularly in regard to the vital part they contribute to infection control. Specifically, the program will support dental assistants who serve—or want to serve—as the infection control coordinator in their practice setting. 

“The OSAP Foundation is particularly excited to announce this grant during Dental Infection Control Awareness Month,” says Executive Director Therese Long. “OSAP is focusing on the Infection Control Coordinator this month and is offering multiple free resources to support this important member of the dental team. We are anxious to further advance these efforts through this new grant and by leveraging our partnerships and resources.”

“The fact that DAF has demonstrated its confidence in the OSAP Foundation’s capabilities by awarding this generous grant,” says Long, “is a testament to our commitment to advancing the cause of infection prevention in dentistry. We will continue to develop and implement initiatives to help ensure the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare.” For more information on Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, go to: https://www.osap.org/page/DICAM2016. 

MADISON, Wis. (9/15/16) — Did you know the very first AACD Annual Scientific Session was held in Las Vegas at the MGM Hotel in 1984? Now, 33 years later, AACD returns to Las Vegas with a winning approach to comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education. The 33rd Annual AACD Scientific Session will take place April 18-21, 2017, at the Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino.  

The AACD 2017 program will feature three unique groups of educators: the Legends, the Illusionists, and the High Rollers, who will impart their wisdom, reveal their techniques, and share their expertise.

On the first day of the conference, attendees will gain confidence learning from The Legends, practitioners who’ve made a name for themselves in the industry, including: William G. Dickerson, DDS; David S. Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD; Larry Rosenthal, DDS, AAACD; William C. Strupp, Jr., DDS, FAACD.

The second day of AACD 2017 will have attendees learning how to achieve highly aesthetic results from the Illusionists, professionals that excel at creating the illusion of Mother Nature. This group of educators features: Howard M. Chasolen, DMD; Harald Heindl, MDT; Bill Marais, RDT; Edward McLaren, DDS; Steve M. Phelan, DDS, AAACD; Kyle Stanley, DDS; Dennis J. Wells, DDS, AAACD.

The third day, conference goers will learn how to achieve predictable results from the High Rollers, colleagues who went all in on technology and won big including: Scott Ganz, DMD; Will Gianni, DDS; Sonia Leziy, DDS; Brahm Miller, DDS; Sadao Sato, DDS, PhD.

A staple AACD offering, Accreditation track courses are available for those interested in starting their journey to achieving clinical excellence and professional distinction. Attendees can officially begin the process of AACD Accreditation by taking the written exam in Las Vegas and can learn more about the Accreditation process by attending the Accreditation and Criteria workshops.

But AACD 2017 has even more educational offerings. Grace Sun, DDS, FAACD, and Chair of the AACD Professional Education Committee explains, “Bringing the AACD Annual Scientific Session back to the entertainment capital of the world is an opportunity for the AACD to truly establish its annual scientific session as the comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education capital of the world.”

To that end, the educational offerings have been greatly expanded: the AACD has partnered with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) to offer a lecture and a hands-on workshop on implants; the AACD has once again partnered with the Academy of Laser Dentistry to provide a laser dentistry competency course; the lab technician track has been extended to two days of first-rate education; and the dental team track has been expanded to include courses for the team every day of the conference.

All of this education will be taking place in the world-class Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino. Host for AACD 2017, The Venetian has been named one of Forbes Travel Guide’s Four-Star hotels for the 13th year in a row, which is a testament to the Venetian’s commitment to unmatched service, luxurious surroundings and amenities.

The Venetian has been called one of the seven “Grandest Hotels in the World,” and between The Venetian and The Palazzo, there are five chefs who have received James Beard Awards for culinary excellence. Plus, Thomas Keller, owner and operator of Bouchon, was named by Time magazine as “America’s Best Chef.” With award-winning lodging, dining, and of course Las Vegas caliber entertainment, attendees may decide to extend their stay.

For more information or to register for the 33^rd Annual AACD Scientific Session, visit www.aacdconference.com

SAN DIEGO – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) issued seven special recognitions to members for their contributions to the periodontics. The awardees were honored at a ceremony that took place during the AAP’s 102^nd Annual Meeting, held Sept. 10-13 in San Diego.

“The Academy is happy to recognize members whose contributions have helped to strengthen the study and practice of periodontics,” said Dr. Wayne A. Aldredge, the Academy’s outgoing president. “These individuals have used their gifts to exemplify the AAP’s core values of education, advocacy, innovation, and commitment.”

Master Clinician Award: Dr. Stuart J. Froum is the recipient of the Master Clinician Award, which is bestowed annually to a member who has demonstrated consistent clinical excellence in periodontology and who continually shares that clinical experience with others. In addition to maintaining his New York City practice for 35 years, Dr. Froum is a respected educator who has served as Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Research at New York University’s Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry since 1990. He is a past president of the AAP and the Northeast Society of Periodontics as well as a former AAP district trustee, member of the Continuing Education Committee, and board liaison to the Academy’s Continuing Education and Oversight Committee. Along with his roles as a reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology, International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Dr. Froum has penned more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals. The Master Clinician Award is sponsored by Hu-Friedy.

Distinguished Service Award: For his continued service to the Academy and unwavering commitment to the specialty of periodontics, the AAP presents Dr. Jack G. Caton, researcher, educator, and clinician, with the 2016 Distinguished Service Award. A past president of both the Academy and the AAP Foundation, Dr. Caton currently presides as the co-chair of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases. A former associate editor of the Journal of Periodontology, Dr. Caton has also held a position on the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, which develops and administers the standards of dental training programs across the country. Additionally, his extensive research has been published in more than 110 scientific articles and book chapters. Dr. Caton is a professor at the University of Rochester’s Department of Dentistry, and he maintains a periodontics practice in Rochester, N.Y.

Distinguished Scientist Award: The Distinguished Scientist Award is presented to an Academy member who has contributed to the basic and clinical science of periodontology through published literature and education. Dr. Martha J. Somerman, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), is the 2016 AAP Distinguished Scientist honoree. For more than 35 years, Dr. Somerman’s contributions to research and learning have driven the advancement of periodontal care, specifically in the areas of periodontal regeneration. Prior to entering her leadership role at the NIDCR—the nation’s top supporter of dental, oral, and craniofacial research—in 2011, Dr. Somerman was the dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. 

In addition to serving as chief investigator at the National Institute of Health’s (NIH’s) Laboratory of Oral Connective Tissue Biology, she is a Senior Advisor at the NIH Clinical Center, where she plays a key role in setting the vision for clinical research programs related to the dental, oral, and craniofacial complex. Dr. Somerman’s work has been published in more than 190 peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed journals, 17 book chapters, and three books. The Distinguished Scientist Award is sponsored by OraPharma.

Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award: This year’s recipient is Dr. Thomas C. Waldrop, tenured professor and director of postdoctoral periodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU’s) School of Dentistry. The Virginia native is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who has served as a director and chairman for a number of residency and research programs, most notably at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He has previously held roles as director and chairman of the American Board of Periodontology, a periodontics consultant to the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, a member of the Review Committee on Periodontal Education, and a member of the AAP’s In-Service Examination Committee. Throughout his career, Dr. Waldrop has trained more than 100 periodontal residents, directed over 20 resident masters’ theses, and supervised 34 theses. The Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award is sponsored by Hu-Friedy.

William J. Gies Award: Dr. Michael S. Reddyis the 2016 recipient of the William J. Gies Periodontology Award. Presented by the American Dental Education Association’s William J. Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry, this award is conferred to those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of periodontology. Dr. Reddy, currently the dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry, has spent his career as a clinician and educator. Since 1989, he has been a staff clinician at both the Children’s Hospital of Alabama and at the UAB’s faculty practice. As a senior scientist at the UAB Center for Metabolic Bone Disease and the UAB Center for Aging, Dr. Reddy is a renowned researcher whose studies have focused on regenerative medicine as well as links between overall health and oral inflammation. He is also the associate editor of the Journal of Periodontology and has previously served on the editorial boards of the Journal of the American Dental Association and Journal of Dental Education. He has held roles as a reviewer for such publications as the Journal of Dental Research and International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. In addition to service on a number of UAB School of Dentistry committees, Dr. Reddy has long been an active volunteer in organized dentistry, with service on the AAP’s Leadership Development and Qualifications Committee and its Task Force on Future Science. He is a past chair of the Academy’s Scientific Oversight Committee.

Clinical Research Award: This award is presented to an outstanding recently published scientific article with direct clinical relevance in periodontics. The 2016 recipients of this award, authors of “Update on the Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults: NHANES 2009 to 2012,” which was published in the May 2015 edition of the Journal of Periodontology, are as follows: Paul I. Eke, Bruce A. Dye, Liang Wei, Gary D. Slade, Gina O. Thornton-Evans, Wenche S. Borgnakke, George W. Taylor, Roy C. Page, James D. Beck, and Robert J. Genco. The Clinical Research Award is sponsored by Quintessence Publishing.

R. Earl Robinson Periodontal Regeneration Award: This award recognizes an outstanding recent scientific article about periodontal regeneration in the basic and clinical sciences. This year’s recipients—Richard T. Kao, Salvador Nares, and Mark A. Reynolds—are the authors of “Periodontal Regeneration- Intrabony Defects: A Systematic Review from the AAP Regeneration Workshop,” which was published in the February 2015 edition of the Journal of Periodontology.The R. Earl Robinson Periodontal Regeneration Award is sponsored by the AAP Foundation.