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The Industry News section helps keep you informed and up-to-date about what’s happening in the dental profession. If there is information you would like to share in this section, please email your news releases to kyle@farranmedia.com. All material is subject to editing and space availability.
AAE Foundation and DENTSPLY Award Grant to West Virginia University
A $50,000 research innovation award in endodontics has been awarded to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Foundation/DENTSPLY Innovation in Research Grant will equip a dedicated endodontics research laboratory that will be used by faculty and students to prepare experimental samples and specimens. The 4,000-square-foot lab was developed in collaboration with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

David Funderburk, DDS, MS, an AAE Foundation trustee and West Virginia School of Dentistry alumnus, said WVU has a tremendous track record of advancing the endodontic specialty.

The grant is given annually to one or more universities that are chosen based on their achievements in research or their future goals for developing a research initiative at their institution. The intent is to highlight and promote excellence in endodontics research.

The AAE Foundation seeks to improve oral health by securing contributions, shepherding resources and sharing grant funds that support research, generate new knowledge and enhance endodontic education.


CDC Estimate: High Periodontal Disease Prevalence Found Among Southern U.S. States
In a recent study published by the Journal of Dental Research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at 52.79 percent and 51.10 percent respectively, New Mexico and Hawaii have the United States' highest prevalence of periodontal disease.

The study, entitled "Predicting Periodontitis at State and Local Levels in the United States," also indicates high prevalence among southeastern and southwestern states, including areas along the Mississippi Delta, the U.S.-Mexico border, and among Native American reservations.

The study's objective was to estimate the prevalence of periodontitis at state and local levels across the United States by using a novel, small-area estimation method. Extended multilevel analyses were applied among adults aged 30-79 at state, county, district, and census tract levels.

The latest findings are in line with early CDC reports that periodontitis disproportionately affects ethnic minorities, tobacco users, those of lower socio-economic status, and those in areas with sparse access to dental care.

The complete "Predicting Periodontitis at State and Local Levels in the United States" study can be accessed by visiting http://jdr.sagepub.com/.


Ultradent Products Introduces Mobile App
Ultradent Products recently launched the Ultradent app, available in the iTunes app store.

The app ensures that Ultradent customers will never miss a deal, as they can log in using their mobile devices at any time, and see ongoing promotions unique to each of them. The app also links with Ultradent's online store, allowing customers to take care of all of their shopping needs seamlessly.

To celebrate the app's launch, Ultradent is offering "30 Days of Deals"* from February 3rd to March 3rd, with a new promotion available every day.

In addition to promotional deals, Ultradent plans to expand the mobile app's offerings in the coming months—making shopping, education, and product news accessible in one easy-to-use mobile application.

To download the Ultradent Deal Finder mobile app, visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultradent-by-ultradent-products/id1053260724?mt=8, or search "Ultradent" in the iTunes app store.

*Mobile App deals available to U.S. customers only.


Zimmer Biomet Institute Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Parsippany, New Jersey Dental Training Center
Zimmer Biomet Holdings has announced the grand re-opening of its dental division's Zimmer Biomet Institute training center in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The newly enhanced 20,000 square foot dental training center includes simulation and cadaver labs and a lecture room. The facility dedicated to training provides scientific educational courses for dental clinicians from around the world who are interested in restorative, surgical and regenerative procedures.

The courses offered at the center include cadaveric-based training, case study reviews and simulation workshops (on lifelike mannequins). This provides optimal hands-on experience and support to clinicians as they strive to refine their clinical skills.

Focusing on strengthening and enhancing the dental profession through education, the Zimmer Biomet Institutes in North America train more than 1,000 dental clinicians through 65+ courses offered annually.

Additional facilities will open in China in late 2016 and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in late 2017. The Carlsbad, California facility will be moving to an enhanced site in June 2016. Existing facilities operate in Bogota, Columbia and Winterthur, Switzerland.


Benco Dental Acquires TechTrust
Benco Dental announced its acquisition of Grand Rapids-based TechTrust on February 12, 2016. This marks Benco Dental's first acquisition in the Michigan area.

TechTrust was founded 12 years ago by owners Ron Morgan and Ted Bassett. The company was started with the intention of providing the dental community with something it was lacking. TechTrust employees are complete technology specialists, offering total implementation of office networks, including computers, scanners, printers and sound systems, as well as digital X-ray equipment.

The Michigan business prides itself on integrity and exceptional service. Its mission is to help businesses stay current with the most updated IT technology, and create a work environment that runs smoothly, efficiently and effortlessly. During the past 12 years, employees have been hand-selected specifically to create a full-service, dependable, technical-support team.

Charles Cohen, Benco managing director, said that he looks forward to adding TechTrust's technology specialists to Benco Dental's Great Lakes service team.

For more information, visit Benco.com or call (800) GO-BENCO.


Premier Dental Hits $2 Million Mark in Total Donations for Give Kids a Smile Program
Premier Dental Products Company has been a supporter of the ADA Foundation's Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) program since its inception in 2003. This year's donation of 220,000 applications of Enamel Pro Varnish and other dental products brings the total value of Premier's donations to the program to more than $2 million.

This year, 300,000 underserved children will receive free oral-health screenings, education and treatment through GKAS at 1,500 locations across the country. Care will be delivered by more than 40,000 dental team volunteers, including more than 10,000 dentists.

Premier has worked closely with Henry Schein, Inc., GKAS's official professional products sponsor since the program's launch, to ensure that these volunteer oral-health professionals have the products they need to expand access to oral-health care for children in the U.S.

Since the program's inception, Henry Schein, together with its supplier partners, has donated more than $14 million in oral-health-care products used to provide free oral-health services for more than five million children.



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