Wondering how to include your family members in your dental practice sale so you can multiply the tax savings? Michael Carabash shares how you can take advantage of the capital gains exemption. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Clinical Research Dental (CRD) has announced the appointment of Kerry Lepicek, RDH, to a new role of Clinical Specialist, Dental Hygiene & Education on the Training and Education leadership team. In this role, Lepicek will advocate for advancements in the dental hygiene industry, specifically for treatment options and acceptance. She will be responsible for public … Read more
The Indigenous Dental Association of Canada (IDAC) launched a new video project called Joyce’s Tooth Tales – A Journey of Courage and Wisdom to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The Royal College of Dentists Of Canada (RCDC) recently shared that this initiative is meant to demonstrate the importance of oral health … Read more
Dentsply Sirona World 2024 has announced the main stage speaker lineup and live procedure for the upcoming event, returning to Las Vegas from September 25-28. The main stage lineup of renowned speakers and topics include: Always a highlight, a Live Procedure will take place featuring a full mouth reconstruction case. Meena Barsoum, DMD, MS, will … Read more
The UBC Faculty of Dentistry celebrated a soft opening for the new Elizabeth Fry (EFry) Health Centre, offering dental care for vulnerable women and children in British Columbia. EFry Health Services Society Executive Director Kathy Marchal presented at the event, speaking about the Centre’s focus on providing a space for holistic, trauma-informed, culturally safe health … Read more
The Department of Orthodontics at University at Buffalo honored Stephen Aszkler for his commitment and service to the department with the inaugural S. Aszkler Distinguished Service Award. Stephen Aszkler first opened his practice in 1973, joined UB School of Dental Medicine in 2008 as a volunteer faculty member, and became an official clinical assistant professor … Read more
The Shils Fund is welcoming dental entrepreneurs, students, and practitioners to submit their proposals for an innovative idea or solution that will advance oral healthcare. The four winners will receive $5,000 and a mentorship from a popular healthcare industry leader to support their project development. Proposals can focus on community advocacy, increasing access to care, … Read more
As of this year, America’s ToothFairy, a resource provider for increased access to oral health care, has received more than 20 million dollars in dental supplies and equipment since they launched in 2006 for their Dental Resource Program (DRP) members. American ToothFairy supports 31 nonprofit clinics and community partners to deliver education and treatment services … Read more
Dalhousie University President Dr. Kim Brookes recently toured the Faculty of Dentistry’s Government Assisted Populations (GAP) Oral Health Clinic, which serves new Canadians in need of oral health care. The GAP Clinic partners with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia to provide dentistry to new immigrants to the province. Many patients receive their first-ever … Read more
The launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has triggered a wave of uncertainty and apprehension among dentists and clinicians across Canada. Many practitioners, concerned about the program’s impact and administrative complexities, have hesitated to enroll or start treating patients under the CDCP, which launched May 1. Recent figures indicate that only a fraction … Read more
Welcome Hall Mission and McGill University have reopened the Jim Lund Dental Clinic to provide free dental care for low-income patients and those in need. MicGill’s Faculty of Dental Medicine will be providing the oral health care, including dentists and students, who will be paired together. They will be focused on essential services and providing … Read more
From birth, Tyler Baluke was immersed in the dental industry, particularly within the realm of dental labs. His grandfather, Walter Baluke, co-founded Shaw Dental Lab, and his father Duane Baluke founded Baluke Dental Studios. As a third-generation Registered Dental Technologist, Tyler feels that following in his family’s footsteps is a deeply honorable pursuit. His career … Read more
A University at Buffalo professor has received a $400,000 grant to study strategies for repairing damaged teeth. Camila Sabatini, DDS, PhD, is an associate professor of restorative dentistry in the School of Dental Medicine. She will be collaborating with Techung Lee, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and … Read more
IDEM 2024 had record-breaking success this year from April 19-21 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. There was a 36% increase in attendees from the previous event, with 8,917 people visiting from 74 countries and regions. Over 600 exhibiting brands were present with a record-breaking 44 speakers and 42 sessions and workshops … Read more
A new Dental Hygiene program is being introduced at the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to address the shortage happening across the province. Currently there is only one certificate program for dental hygienists in Saskatchewan, which is not enough to supply the demand for hygienists entering the workforce, USask recently reported. … Read more
Okanagan College (OC) is receiving $250,000 from BMO to support their Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) program. This gift will help improve community dental care by allowing more people to become in-demand CDAs. A portion of the donation will given to OC’s dental suite, which is used for training and as a community clinic. The rest … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Dentistry has plans to become “the beacon of dental education” in Canada as they focus on modernization and innovation with major renovations, cutting-edge equipment and program expansions. This renovation project plans to transform the college’s facilities with its $22 million budget by creating a centralized student hub. Plans … Read more
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) is expanding their Physician Practice Enhancement Program (PPEP) to anesthesiologists and those providing family practice anesthesia (FPA) in dental facilities for 2024. This means that those providing sedation and general anesthesia services may be required to complete a practice environment assessment and peer assessment. PPEP is an educational … Read more
April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 4 to 10. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health,” reminding us that taking care of our teeth and gums has an impact on so much more than … Read more
Oral Science confirms its EMS clients will continue to receive support regarding integration and maintenance directly through EMS going forward. In fact, as of March 8 2024, EMS requires that all dental offices who purchased an AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master, AIRFLOW® One or any related products through Oral Science, to contact EMS customer service at +1 … Read more