Dentalcorp, one of North America’s largest dental support organizations, is launching its inaugural Demo Day — a live dental technology competition set for June 24 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event will award a US$100,000 SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) investment and a potential clinical pilot opportunity … Read more
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is as much a force in the classroom as he is in the paint — a double major and a walking double-double. The 6-foot-10 junior from Nigeria is the second in Southeastern Conference history to be named scholar-athlete of the year and defensive player of the year in the … Read more
UK-based consumer health company Haleon has announced plans to invest about C$118 million (£65 million) in a new oral-health manufacturing facility in Shanghai to support growth in what it says is the world’s largest gum-health market. China’s gum-health market is valued at approximately C$1.56 billion (£860 million). In its press release, Haleon says more than … Read more
After the success of Menopause Unveiled: The Silent Epidemic & Oral Health, held in September in Etobicoke to raise awareness about menopause and its oral-health implications, organizers are bringing the event to Ottawa on April 21. The upcoming session will take on a TED Talk-style format, allowing more speakers to share insights and giving attendees … Read more
A new dental school in Manhattan is set to welcome its first class this summer—marking the first new dental school to open in New York City in more than a century. Yeshiva University announced March 11 that its College of Dental Medicine will enroll 150 students annually starting in July 2026, offering an accelerated three-year … Read more
Dentistry’s “unsung heroes” were recognized on Feb. 28 as the 6th Annual Denobi Awards Gala honoured clinicians, educators, innovators and teams making a measurable impact across the profession. Held Saturday evening in Portland, Oregon, the ceremony celebrated nine individual leaders, two clinical teams and one Pinnacle Achievement recipient for contributions ranging from clinical innovation and … Read more
GC America, the North American subsidiary of Japan-founded GC Corporation, whose global headquarters are now in Switzerland, and Los Angeles-based SprintRay have announced a partnership aimed at helping dentists adopt chairside 3D-printed restorative workflows. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in dentistry toward same-day restorative treatment, where crowns and other restorations can increasingly be designed … Read more
Wrapping up the final quarter of 2025, several large health-care companies reported strong sales growth. In late February, medical and dental supplier Henry Schein reported fourth-quarter global sales of US$3.4 billion, up 7.7 per cent year over year — the company’s strongest quarterly sales growth in 15 quarters. Several other health-care suppliers also reported notable … Read more
As the Cree Health Board strives to secure sufficient dental services throughout the region, new facilities are expanding the quality and availability of care within communities. In January, Waskaganish became the latest Cree community to open a state-of-the-art Community Miyupimaatisiiun Centre (CMC). Waskaganish’s new health clinic is about four times the size of the former one with … Read more
A U.S.-based oral health nonprofit is seeking to bridge the long-standing divide between medical and dental data using artificial intelligence. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a national nonprofit focused on advancing a more accessible and integrated oral health system, announced Tuesday it has partnered with health-care AI company Innovaccer to integrate medical and dental claims … Read more
The University of Toronto’s Biomedical Engineering Design Competition (BMEC) is expanding nationally for the first time this year, with dentistry and oral health selected as the central theme — an area drawing increased national attention. As of Dec. 31, more than six million Canadians have been approved under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with … Read more
Registration is now open for the BioHorizons Global Symposium, scheduled for April 16–18, 2026, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida. The three-day international meeting will bring together clinicians, specialists and dental teams to explore how emerging science and technology are reshaping implant dentistry. Hosted by BioHorizons, the symposium will feature more than 40 internationally … Read more
Mississauga, Ont.-based BioSyent Inc. says on Monday it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Oral Science Inc., a privately owned Canadian distributor of dental hygiene and oral health products, in a deal valued at $25.5 million. The agreement, dated Feb. 8, will see BioSyent acquire 100 per cent of the issued and … Read more
Chinese donors raised US$2.3 million within days to support a Beijing charity hospital providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries after an urgent closure warning from co-founder Li Yapeng.
The University of Saskatchewan will host the 2026 Canadian Oral Health Summit in Saskatoon, bringing leaders in dental education, research and care together June 18–20.
Global demand for dental equipment is accelerating, with new market research projecting revenue will reach about C$24.5 billion by 2032. Aging populations, rising rates of cavities and periodontal disease, and rapid advances in imaging technologies are driving the growth.
Henry Schein has appointed Frederick M. Lowery as its new chief executive officer, effective March 2, the company announced Monday. Lowery will also join the company’s board of directors. Lowery succeeds Stanley M. Bergman, who will step down as CEO after 35 years and continue as chairman of the board to support a smooth leadership … Read more
Dentsply Sirona announced Monday that it has appointed Mark R. Bezjak as Group Vice-President, Americas Regional Commercial Organization, effective Jan. 28. In a news release, the company said Bezjak’s appointment supports its continued focus on strengthening commercial execution, deepening customer relationships and accelerating growth across the Americas. Bezjak brings more than 20 years of experience … Read more
A pension fund for more than 10,000 German dentists has launched legal action against its former auditor, an external adviser and several ex-managers after suffering investment losses of over €1.1 billion (about C$1.77 billion), according to reporting by Bloomberg and AwazLive. Versorgungswerk der Zahnärztekammer Berlin (VZB), which manages roughly €2.2 billion (C$3.55 billion) for dentists … Read more
Dental tourism is no longer a niche phenomenon. It is a multibillion-dollar global industry — and its rapid growth is reshaping how dentists across North America manage patient expectations, clinical complications and post-treatment care. Market estimates vary, but industry groups agree on one trend: dental tourism is expanding as patients seek lower-cost care and faster … Read more