While its Dubai event wrapped up in February, there’s still plenty to come from Dentsply Sirona’s 2025 DS World clinical education series, which resumes this September in Mexico City. In a press release, the Charlotte, N.C.-based company said it kicked off the year with a strong showing in Dubai, drawing 1,200 participants from more than … Read more
Envista, Henry Schein and Dentsply Sirona are among 600 U.S.-based companies recognized by Newsweek for their positive global impact. Citing “climate change and wage inequality” as key global concerns, Newsweek partnered with Statista to rank the 2,000 largest publicly traded companies based on their performance across environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) pillars, explained Newsweek‘s … Read more
Align Technology’s board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program worth US$1 billion, following the completion of its previous US$1-billion buyback on May 1. The new program allows Align to repurchase up to US$1 billion of its common stock over the next three years. The prior authorization, approved in January 2023, was completed … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is urging users in 39 countries, including Canada, to upgrade to its new cloud-based platform, DS Core, ahead of the discontinuation of its Connect Case Center (CCC) on Nov. 15. Since 2010, CCC has connected dental practices and labs. However, the transition to DS Core will allow users to store and view patient … Read more
More than one year after Maryland dentist Thomas Menton died by suicide following a police investigation, three women are suing his estate and former practice, the Baltimore Banner reported Thursday. Menton, 59, was facing allegations he had placed a camera in a staff bathroom to clandestinely record three female colleagues in the nude. Citing the … Read more
Morgan Stanley downgraded Dentsply Sirona Inc. on Tuesday, cutting its price target from US$21 to US$14 and moving the stock from “overweight” to “equal weight” as the dental sector faces growing pressures and investor caution. The downgrade comes amid a 21 per cent decline in Dentsply shares so far this year, underperforming both its health-care … Read more
The 2025 International Dental Show (IDS) made one thing clear: the future of dentistry lies in simplifying workflows for professionals to create a better, more streamlined experience for patients. With the rapid advancement of AI, 3D printing, and high-performance materials, the dental industry is rolling out smart, user-friendly solutions that enhance efficiency without compromising care. … Read more
Dentists operating mobile clinics to serve rural residents are making headlines. One of them is Dr. Chris Bryant of B.C., who has spent the past three decades working primarily out of a modest-sized vehicle that looks like a regular bus but is, in fact, a mobile dental clinic. He operates in Sooke, a district municipality … Read more
Patterson Companies is moving closer to becoming a private company after its shareholders approved its acquisition by investment firm Patient Square Capital at a special meeting on Tuesday. “The Patterson team is excited about this partnership with Patient Square Capital and beginning our next chapter as a private company,” said Don Zurbay, Patterson’s president and … Read more
Dentalcorp acquired 30 new dental practices last year, continuing its expansion as Canada’s largest corporate dental network, the company announced Friday in its 2024 financial and operating results. As of its third-quarter investor report in 2024, Dentalcorp owned 550 practices and was in the process of acquiring another 160 clinics. This adds to the total … Read more
A London-based Hungarian florist could face dental restoration costs of up to $46,000 after letting his teeth deteriorate due to severe dentophobia. Lajos Csendes, 31, avoided dental visits for years, leading to significant oral health issues, including facial bone deterioration. His teeth had been weak since his teens, sometimes breaking from biting into bread, the … Read more
“The future is now!” is the theme of the 158th Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) 2025, hosted by the Ontario Dental Association (ODA). The ASM is always a popular event, providing a space for dental professionals to connect with colleagues, friends, and exhibitors. Bring your entire dental team to learn, network, and gain valuable insights that … Read more
The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) has been one of the premier dental conventions for the dental profession for over 157 years. It has become a favourite gathering place for all dental professionals from across Ontario and beyond. Where else can you learn, connect and network with thousands of dental professionals, all … Read more
Australia and Canada are hemispheres apart, but the two countries have much in common. Both are Commonwealth nations with publicly funded universal health care systems that largely exclude dental care. As a result, many citizens rely on private insurance, often through employers. Similar shares of the populations don’t have any coverage at all. About 24 … Read more
Two faculty members from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have each received $5,000 seed grants from Academic Affairs to explore ways to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the classroom. These grants will fund the development of virtual reality (VR) goggles and interactive lectures. “It’s everybody’s dream to use these fancy goggles, and … Read more
The Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC) said Tuesday it is “closely monitoring developments” after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy. Trump, however, imposed a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy and 10 to 20 per cent tariffs on Chinese-origin … Read more
More than 20,000 dental professionals gathered at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting, held Feb. 20-22 at McCormick Place West, to celebrate its 160th anniversary. “It is a huge milestone to celebrate 160 years of the Midwinter Meeting, and I believe its success lies in our unique blend of tradition and innovation,” said Heather … Read more
If you’re middle-aged and recognize the need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, you might want to thank Health Canada’s Nutrition Canada Survey. Conducted from 1970-1972, it gathered data that contributed to an updated Canada’s Food Guide. But the research did more than that. It also offered insights into the molars, canines, and incisors … Read more
PerioMonitor™, a testing kit designed to detect oral inflammation, received Health Canada approval on Feb. 5, 2025. It was developed under the supervision of Dr. Michael Glogauer, Professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, Dentist-in-Chief at University Health Network, and Head of Dental Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The cost-effective and user-friendly … Read more
Three patients are set to undergo Canada’s first “tooth-in-eye” surgeries at Vancouver’s Mount Saint Joseph Hospital this week, aiming to restore their vision. This rare procedure, medically known as osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP), involves implanting a tooth with an optical lens into the eye to replace damaged corneal tissue. The hospital stated Monday on its official news … Read more