Free Dentistry Videos

In our everyday life everyone comes across the products of IT and high-tech developments. This is very true for dentistry. In this short post I would share with you some hints on Dentistry Videos on the Internet. Of course, there are lot of program solutions that allow downloading videos on any device: laptop, iPod, cell phones, etc. So, enjoy professional videos while traveling or relaxing????

Dental Health Directory – go to Multimedia - Procedure Video Gallery and you will find: the live surgery and treatment videos, along with animation clips provided through manufacturers, are grouped by Procedure, Popular Name or Treatment Outcome. This an example of one video screen:

Dentistry Videos – Metacafe - One of the world's largest video sites host dozens of dental videos.
Flash animations are available from DentalWisdom that cover many Dental issues.

Dentistry Videos page in  Medical News Today also has some useful clips.

Medical Videos has a good Dentistry selection too

USC School of Dentistry : tooth restorations
Sedation dentistry videos. Watch Dr. Weiss the sedation dentist
Dentistry Knowledge Videos – is not updated on a regular basis, but still…. Is good
Conservative Dentistry Dental Videos

Of course, it is impossible to mention ALL of valuable sources here, but maybe our readers may do this?
If you have any questions, please, comment, or write to
Vladimir@asmdt.com

International MDT Course: Russian Technologist Testimonial

Привет, коллеги!

Я, Вадим Нисанов, Master Dental Technologist, владелец National Dental Laboratory, Inc. в штате Нью Джерси, США. После 20 лет работы в зуботехнических лабораториях СССР, Нью-Йорка и Нью Джерси на должностях зубного техника, менеджера и президента лаборатории, я поступил на курсы ASMDT при New York University College of Dentistry. Процесс обучения и программа курсов включает в себя широкий диапазон лекций, охватывающих как детальные процедуры работы зубного техника, так и глобальные тенденции и перемены, с которыми сталкивается наша индустрия. Большая часть времени уделена изучению анатомии, функции стоматологической системы и концепции центральной окклюзии.
Коллектив и инструкторы ASMDT обладают большим стажем практической работы и теоретическими знаниями, и всегда готовы оказать помощь в ежедневной работе студентов.
Vadim Nisanov, MDT, President, Dental Laboratory, Inc.
nationaldlusa@gmail.com

Legend of Dental Industry

Vincent V. Alleluia, MDT, CDT, TF
ASMDT President, 1997 & 1999 , 
ASMDT Chairman of Education & CEO, 
Member of The Board of Examiners

 
Mr. Alleluia is Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Coordinator of Education of The American Society of Master Dental Technologists, a teaching institution located at New York University College of Dentistry, Department of Continuing Education from 1977 to present time. Mr. Alleluia is faculty member of New York University College of Dentistry, Department of Continuing Education, a Technical Fellow, and former member of the Board of Directors of the Northeastern Gnathological Society. Mr. Alleluia has a Dental Technology Degree from New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York – total in 5 categories. 

Vincent V. Alleluia, MDT, has served the dental industry for over 50 years. His vast experience includes his work as a Technical Specialist for Ivoclar Vivadent for 20 years. He was on the faculty at New York University College of Dentistry for 25 years and has studied under Dr. Ernest Granger (gnathological principles), Dr. Charles Stuart (mouth reconstruction), Dr. Frank V Celenza (mouth reconstruction), Dr. Ira Zinner (implant procedures and reconstruction) and Dr. Joseph Massad (removable prosthesis reconstruction), among others. For 10 years he owned Aldente Dental Labs., specializing in mouth reconstruction (over 90 employees), as well three dental laboratories in the New York metropolitan area. His main objective is to lecture and teach all phases of dental technology, procedures and techniques in the field of dentistry. 

The Northeastern Gnathological Society dedicated their Fall 2006 Meeting, sponsored by the Northeastern Gnathological Foundation, to Mr. Vincent Alleluia. This honor was bestowed at the NGS Meeting on November 17, 2006 held at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, New York City. Dr. Frank Celenza paid Mr. Alleluia the best tribute of all by saying: “…Vinny sat and worked at his art, studied and learned and probably knows more about the physiology of the system than most dentists. I have such respect for him and his persistence in furthering his achievements.”

63rd Annual International Education Congress of Dental Technology

Dental Laboratory Association of the State of New York
Contact: Gary Spadaro, Jr., Executive Director – (518) 857-4146

DLANY will be holding its 63rd annual International Education Congress of Dental Technology at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, Connecticut on September 11 and 12, 2009. As always, our top rated show will feature prime dental lab businesses, the very best educational opportunities and some of the most
highly sought speakers, complimented with first class entertainment. We extend an invitation to everyone with financial or professional interests in the dental lab industry to join us.
As DLANY moves forward in our commitment to expand education, we are pleased to announce our recently approved NYS BOCES course in Duchess County. The first class in the course, created in collaboration with PTC Corporation, will be Introduction to Dental Technology with concentrations in anatomy and physiology. It is now our distinct pleasure to be working with Vincent V. Alleluia, MDT and Chairman of the American Society of Master Dental Technologists, to expand the reach of ASMDT’s renowned Master Dental Technology program into more labs via online classes live from New York University College of Dentistry - CED. Similar programs are being discussed with community colleges around the northeast region.
And in our latest efforts to join forces and expand our influence in the dental lab industry, DLANY is proud
to introduce the Dental Laboratory Association of the Northeast (DLANE), an extensive network of
dental laboratories throughout the northeast region dedicated to technology and education. Members of
DLANE will enjoy all of the benefits previously offered to DLANY members, in addition to an array of new
opportunities to advance our industry. Each member state retains their own state organizations while
securing a state representative in DLANE.
The Massachusetts representative is Jay Emirzian of Emirzian Dental Lab in Wilbraham, Massachusetts,
who states that “I’m very excited to be on board as a member of DLANE and the new Massachusetts
representative. After many years of not having an association in Massachusetts, I am looking forward to
bringing educational opportunities to technicians across the state and the north east”. In addition to
Massachusetts, DALNE will also have state representatives from Connecticut and New York. DLANE
will make its Dental Laboratory Association of the Northeast debut appearance at our Congress this year.
Gary Spadaro, Jr., Executive Director, notes that “these developments signify a renewed energy and
more enthusiasm than ever in the dental lab industry. DLANY has effectively harnessed this excitement
to the advantage of our profession.”

Visit our ASMDT Booth at
The 63rd annual International Education Congress of Dental Technology at the Hyatt
Regency in Old Greenwich, Connecticut on September 11 and 12, 2009.

Dentistry in Russia – Personal Reflections

By Vladimir F. Kuznetsov
vlad@asmdt.com

Today a major event in the Russian Dentistry started in Moscow: DENTAL-EXPO Moscow – a “dental trade show in Russia and a meeting place for decision-makers from dental practices, dental labs, dental trade, dental industry, research and education”.  While you may look at the official Web-site and get a feeling of the participants – here I want to share my personal reflections.
To tell the truth – I am really, really impressed. Well, in these hard times for the world economy it is amazing to see a show of this type – is a rare occasion. First, when I approached the Exhibition Hall, I noticed big crowds of visitors, and the adjacent parking lot was filled with what I estimated over 1,000 cars from all parts of Russia, the Ukraine, Byelorussia and other former USSR countries. Standing in line with somewhat 50-60 people to register, I overhead a lot of professional talk on the booming business. Indeed, the overall impression is – DENTISTRY IN RUSSIA IS FLOURISHING, BOOMING and THRIVING.
Of course, one of the major attractions to the show is the trade part of it and many practitioners used this occasion to shop for instruments and materials – starting from gowns and slippers to implants and instruments. This is a SUPER SALE: discounts are 40-50% and as one of the companies put it 1 Euro= 39.99 RUR (with the official exchange rate of  45.1 RUR). Here is the crowd of dentists in line to one of the booth.

The leading companies staged some presentations and seminars that are crowded with dentists who are eagerly getting the latest updates on technology and hardware.

There are many players of the world dental market present, but the most prominent are representatives of Germany – this country has the only one official government booth. Some high tech developments and hardware is on display, like this one CAD/CAM scan machine, as well as other dental paraphernalia.

As a member of ASMDT team I was particularly interested in dental education – however, this seems to be a big niche. There are about 5 companies that provide this; however, they do not cover dental technologists. I had a number of conversations with several groups of experts, and all of them enthusiastically reacted to my suggestion of expansion of ASMDT business to Russia.  While continuing education is present for dentists, for dental technologists it virtually does not exist in Russia.
On my way back I chatted with a couple of young dental technologists – and they confirmed my observation – they are desperately in need for quality continuing education opportunities.