Nobel Biocare Symposium

Nobel Biocare, the world leader in esthetic and restorative dental solutions hosted a symposium to draw together the ideas emerging in prosthetic and dental implants solutions. The Scientific Symposium - 2009 Sustainable Oral Rehabilitation Integrated – Interdisciplinary – Technology Today has been held in Sydney on 15 & 16 May 2009. The program had been carefully prepared and offered the latest in scientific research and clinical techniques from many of the world’s foremost surgical and restorative clinicians and researchers in the disciplines of osseointegration and restorative dentistry.

The symposium was divided into surgical stream, technology stream, restorative stream, laboratory stream and hygiene stream and it had attracted members of the dental rehabilitation team – surgeons, restorative dentists, technicians, auxiliary and support staff. All the participants had opportunity to hear from international and Australian speakers. Just to name a few subjects the presentations covered management of dental implant cases, pre and post operative complications, esthetic management for teeth and implants and implant hygiene protocols. It had been a memorable training event. For more information on future events and company information please visit www.nobelbiocare.com website.

Dental sedation

Almost 150 million Americans avoid going to the dentist every year because of some level of fear or anxiety. Dr. Brian Klym, a Traverse City, Michigan area dentist, is able to overcome these concerns with his sedation training and capabilities.
Dr. Klym took another big step in expanding his advanced dentistry expertise. In December, he completed his certification in the DOCS oral conscious sedation program, which greatly reduces his patients concerns about discomfort and pain. The DOCS training makes it possible for him to provide anxiety-free dental treatment when needed or requested. Dr. Klym's practice, Northwood Dental, serves people who want to improve their oral health and smile confidence in a relaxed setting without treatment discomfort.

Symbion Health

Symbion Health Limited ("Symbion Health") notes the announcement by Primary Health Care Limited ("Primary") today that Primary has declared its takeover offer for Symbion Health and has voting power in Symbion Health of 53.81%
As stated in Symbion Health's announcement on 11 February 2008, in these circumstances, the Symbion Health Directors unanimously recommend that Symbion Health shareholders accept Primary's unconditional Offer.
The Symbion Health Directors intend to accept Primary's Offer in relation to the Symbion Health shares they own or control.
Recent sharemarket volatility has impacted the Board's view on relative value and Symbion Health shareholders now have the opportunity to receive $4.10 cash per share, if they choose to do so. It has also become evident that it is unlikely that any superior offer for Symbion Health will emerge in the foreseeable future.
Symbion Health shareholders should refer to Symbion Health's announcement on 11 February 2008 for further information. In addition, Symbion Health will issue a Supplementary Target's Statement in relation to recent developments.