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DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#306 Mechanicsburg,PA DentalTribuneAmerica 213West35thStreet Suite#801 NewYork,NY10001 AD HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition ENDO TRIBUNE The World’s Endodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition CosmetiC tRiBUNe the World’s Cosmetic Dentistry Newspaper · U.s. edition The Smile Design Wheel Learn the four steps of this wheel, which will sim- plify an often complex design process. AAE hosts meeting New techniques and products revealed at San Diego event. Where are the periodontists? Read about the mind-set change in perio and decide for yourself if it’s good or bad. u page 4A g DT page 2A , ‘Economic’ upage 1Cu page 1B The money donated to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy is being put to good use. NCOHF recently announced it has awarded grants totaling $109,050 to eight not-for-profit community, university and hospital-based dental programs nationwide. The grants are as follows: • Catholic Healthcare West, Chandler, Ariz., $15,000 • Community Oral Health Services, Salinas, Calif., $15,000 • Sonrisas Community Dental Center, Half Moon Bay, Calif. $9,050 • The Children’s Dental Center, Ingle- wood, Calif., $15,000 • The Gary Center, La Habra, Calif., $10,000 • Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, $15,000 • Community Dentistry on Wheels, Largo, Md., $15,000 • A Fluoride Connection Non Profit Corp., Madison, Wis., $15,000 According to the NCOHF, the grant recipi- ents are members of the growing affiliate network delivering comprehensive preventive, restorative and education- Is it true that people postpone or forgo dental treatment in difficult economic times? According to one recent survey of dental practitioners, the answer is, unfortunately, yes. The Chicago Dental Society con- ducted a poll of 250 members to learn more about their opinions on currents trends, dental topics and more. According to the survey, the effects of the recession on the dental industry have worsened over the last year. More than 90 percent of dentists surveyed said their clients are put- ting off cosmetic procedures, the Chicago Dental Society reported. In addition, more than 75 percent of By Fred Michmershuizen, Online Editor (Photo/NCOHF) The Henry B. Gonzalez Conven- tion Center in San Antonio will host the Texas Dental Associ- ation’s meeting May 6–9. Read about what there is to do in the city when you have some spare time. g See page 3A NCOHF grants support community- based children’s care Economic hardship takes toll on teeth May 2010 www.dental-tribune.com Vol. 5, No. 12 Hello, San Antonio! (Photo/Brandon Seidel, Dreamstime.com) g DT page 2A , ‘NCOHF’ Texas denTalediTion