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HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition AD PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#764 SouthFlorida,FL PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID Permit#764 SouthFlorida,FL upage 1Du page 1B u page 1C Safety-first implant therapy Using CBCT offers clinicians an opportunity to simplify diagnostic procedures. Choosing the right instruments Getting the nomenclature of endodontic mechanics right. Autologous bone grafting The body’s own bone cells have the greatest potency for rebuilding. The theme of the Florida Dental Association’s annual meeting is intended to place a focus upon all the opportunities that dentists have to influence a patient’s overall health. Read on for a taste of what awaits you in the Sun- shine State. (Photo/FLDA) g See page 6A ‘Gateway to Good Health’ Regenerative dentistry Behind the therapeutic promise of the stem cells found in teeth is the work of scientists such as Paul Sharpe, PhD, a pioneer in research that promises to expand regenera- tive dentistry. Sharpe is the Dickinson Profes- sor of Craniofacial Biology and head of the Department of Craniofacial Development at the Dental Insti- tute, King’s College London. He also serves as an advisor to Provia Laboratories, which provides Store- A-Tooth dental stem cell banking. This service enables families to col- lect and preserve the stem cells from their children’s teeth for future use. Sharpe has earned an interna- tional reputation for his research into using stem cells to grow new teeth. He has demonstrated in ani- mal studies that a natural tooth, together with its associated bone, root and nerves, will grow from a g DT page 2A, CONCERT YM Studio students hold their certifi- cates of recognition for participating in the Young Musicians for a Smoke Free Planet benefit concertin New York on April 27. (Photo/Provided by RADA) It’s been an exciting few weeks for the Russian American Dental Association (RADA) since the non- profit officially kicked off its annu- al Oral Cancer/Tobacco Cessation Project. Since 2008, the group has held free oral cancer screenings as well as a Kids 4 Kids Anti-Smoking Drawing Contest for children in kin- dergarten through eighth grade in New York City. This year, the organization expanded its programs, setting up extra oral cancer screenings in Queens and New Jersey as well as a fundraising concert that was held on April 27. Piano students from YM Studio performed at Young Musi- cians for a Smoke Free Planet at Jazz in the Lincoln Center to a packed room of proud parents and other attendees. Playing at Jazz is an honor, as it is a well-known performance space that features prominent jazz and blues musicians such as Eric Clap- ton, Herbie Hancock and Lynda Carter. The Edward John Noble Foundation Studio consisted of tal- ented pianists in elementary, middle and high school that wanted to dis- play their hard work while playing for a charitable cause. The goal of the event was to inform children of the dangers of cigarette use and encourage conversation between kids and their peers. The concert was a fundraiser, with more than $1,000 in proceeds going toward RADA’s many initia- tives that seek to prevent children from smoking and support dental wellness. RADA President Dr. Rada Sumareva spearheaded the event and was happy with the results. “RADA is glad to reach out to kids and families and make them aware of how to maintain their health,” she said. Pieces from Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Bach were played, just to name a few. Throughout the afternoon, the room was filled with flawlessly executed tunes that por- trayed a mix of moods, from upbeat to sad and everything in between. There were different levels of exper- tise; with the younger kids playing Anti-smoking concert held May 2011 www.dental-tribune.com Vol. 6, No. 10 DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition g DT page 2A , STEM CELLS CAD/CAM TRIBUNE The World’s Dental CAD/CAM Newspaper · U.S. Edition CAD-CAM-Tribue-Logo.indd 1 5/9/11 10:36 AM ENDO TRIBUNE The World’s Endodontic Newspaper · U.S. Edition IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Implant Newspaper · U.S. Edition DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 FLorida Preview