Participants of Dentsply Sirona World 2023, taking place from September 21-23 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will be treated to three full days of incredible experiences including an evening headliner performance by a multiple Grammy award-winning music icon. These outstanding performances are sure to create a memorable atmosphere at an event known not … Read more
The Globe and Mail recently reported on the rise of dental costs for Canadians due to the recent increases to dental fee guides across the country. Many factors have led to these increases such as inflation, staffing demands, and increased need for PPE. They found the average annual fee increase ranged from 5 to 10 … Read more
The Alberta Dental Service Corporation (ADSC) was recently hit by a cyberattack, leading to approximately 1.47 million people’s data being compromised. Banking information was included in around 7,300 of these cases. ADSC gained assistance from cyber security experts to contain the attack and conduct a thorough investigation. They were able to recover the compromised systems … Read more
Faversham Smiles, a dental practice in the UK, was met with 27,000 phone calls, 700 emails, and over 100 people waiting in line outside their office after announcing they would be taking on new patients. The practice said they would be accepting new patients on a first-come-first-served basis. They ended up having 120 appointments in … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced the publication of its 2022 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, titled “Delivering Solutions for a Healthier Tomorrow.” As part of the Company’s work to enhance its disclosures, Henry Schein reported on its sustainability efforts in 2022 in accordance with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and Global Reporting Initiative Standards. … Read more
To conclude the annual Global Clinical Case Contest 2022–2023 for students of dentistry, eleven finalists from eleven countries presented their case studies of clinically challenging restorations using Dentsply Sirona products. An international jury selected four winners, who were recently honored at the Dentsply Sirona site in Konstanz, Germany. The 2022-2023 Global Clinical Case Contest included … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award winners. “These innovative companies have earned the right to celebrate for their stand-out technologies that continue to elevate the standard of care in dental hygiene,” said Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and creator of the … Read more
onDiem announced the five winners of their first Changemakers in Dentistry Award, designed to celebrate the most compassionate and impactful people in the dental industry. The winners were announced at the ADHA (American Dental Hygienist Association) 2023 Conference, for which onDiem served as a title sponsor. Each winner received a $3,000 grant, in addition to … Read more
The Toronto Academy of Dentistry sadly announced that it will be closing effective July 31, 2023. They have advised their members to download and print all CE Certificates issued by the Toronto Academy of Dentistry by August 31, 2023, as after this date, these certificates will no longer be available. The Toronto Academy of Dentistry has … Read more
Join Dentsply Sirona in supporting Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, in its endeavor to set a Guinness World RecordTM title for the largest online photo album of smiling mouths! The record-setting campaign kicks off in July, which is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month and will end on World Smile Day®, October 6, … Read more
Nominations have opened for the 6th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, “The Tellies.” These awards, presented by MouthWatch, LLC, recognize individuals, organizations, and programs utilizing teledentistry and virtual dental care applications to expand access to care and improve oral health. With the growth of teledentistry expanding into a range of virtual-first care applications focused on oral … Read more
The N.W.T. continue to struggle finding dentists willing to travel and work in their communities. A few of the reasons dentists are unwilling to take on the work is the long hours, lower pay, and inadequate work spaces and equipment. CBC recently reported that Dr. Pirjo Friedman, a dentist with Adam Dental Clinic in Yellowknife, … Read more
The Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program is the only program of its kind in Canada designed for dentist entrepreneurs focused on enhancing their business management skills to drive growth and profitability in their dental practice. This unique program delivers current MBA subjects in a practical time frame for busy dentists: Instructors in the online Dentist Mini-MBA are … Read more
TempStars, the fastest-growing dental temping and hiring service across North America, recently achieved a milestone of 500,000 filled hours in dental temping shifts for dental hygienists and assistants earlier this summer. This significant landmark is an important stepping-stone in the company’s relentless pursuit of growth within the U.S and Canadian markets. “Our team takes immense … Read more
Dentsply Sirona World 2023 is taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 21-23. The event will feature two live procedures, over 100 clinical education courses, and TV personality Kevin O-Leary as a guest speaker. This year’s focus is the “Ultimate Experience in Digital Dentistry.” Dr. Mark Ludlow and Dr. Lynne Thomas … Read more
DSO Tech Solutions, a new division of Cellerant Consulting Group is connecting DSOs with leading dental technology companies to deliver growth for both parties. Cellerant formed this new platform in partnership with The DSO Project, an industry leader in DSO consulting and advisory services. The program has outstanding benefits for DSOs. It is free for … Read more
A recent study funded by the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) reveals how COVID-19 impacted the stress and anxiety of Canadian dentists during the first year of the pandemic. Reassuringly, it was found that overall dentists had relatively low rates of distress during the pandemic, but that a correlation existed between an increase in stress … Read more
The grand opening of Ivoclar Group‘s new head office building took place on June 16 and 17 of 2023. Ivoclar has been celebrating its 100-year anniversary throughout the year at tradeshows and with continuing education. The new look for the company headquarters in Liechtenstein is the latest celebration. Measuring 16,350 square metres, this state-of-the-art administration … Read more
LendCare Capital Inc. has announced a new partnership with 123Dentist. This latest partnership positions LendCare as the preferred financing partner for 123Dentist, a national network of supported dental practices that provide a wide range of dental care to more than 800,000 Canadian patients and over 2.5 million patient visits annually. In working with the network, LendCare … Read more
Dental therapists are helping patients in rural communities have access to oral health care. However, they are still not supported in most of rural America, despite the limited access to dental care in those areas. Dental therapists are licensed to offer basic care such as fillings and simple tooth extractions. “Over a dozen states have … Read more