A recently presented dental study shows that ChatGPT “has the potential to enhance students’ understanding and knowledge retention.” The study was conducted by Ihunna Amugo of Meharry Medical College who reviewed and analyzed different educational studies. ChatGPT was used for a number of various dental courses, such as operative dentistry, radiology and periodontics. The AI … Read more
Mariano Sanz Alonso, a Professor of Periodontology at the Complutense University of Madrid and an honorary trustee of the Sepa Foundation for Periodontology and Dental Implants, stands out as the author with the most relevant scientific articles in dentistry worldwide over the last decade. This distinction is evident from a recent study published last February … Read more
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting is the most historic and one of the largest dental conferences in the country. The 159th Midwinter Meeting took place February 22 to 24, 2024, at McCormick Place West, attracted more than 21,000 attendees, and generated an estimated $26.6 million in economic impact for Chicago. The annual event … Read more
As the voice of a female-dominated workforce of oral health professionals, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. CDHA recognizes this as a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all women in the profession of dental hygiene. This year’s theme for International Women’s … Read more
Bright Future Dentists is a student organization affiliated with York University. Our mission is to support pre-dental students beyond all degrees and backgrounds throughout their journey to dental school. We provide them with networking, education, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities. The Dent-Net Meet & Greet will give an opportunity for undergraduate pre-dental students to network with … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Henry Schein has been recognized since 2012 and is one of only two honorees in the Healthcare Products industry. In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 … Read more
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the BC Dental Hygienists Association (BCDHA) are pleased to introduce a comprehensive set of resources designed to support dental hygienists in offering trauma-informed services to patients who experience anxiety and mental discomfort during dental visits. The resources include a new website and supplementary materials designed to help patients reduce … Read more
The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, held its fourth annual red-carpet gala today and named 10 individuals and two dental teams as recipients. The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused on honoring “unsung heroes” from all roles … Read more
The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund (The Shils Fund) committed to honoring and cultivating innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in oral healthcare, presented its Great Oral Health Pitch: Innovate, Elevate and Generate Your Idea to Advance Oral Health! The event took place on February 24, 2024, during the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The Great Oral Health … Read more
Each year, the Ontario Dental Assistants Association dedicates the first week of March to celebrating a valuable member of the oral health team — the Certified Dental Assistant! The Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) encourages all Ontarians to join them in celebrating and highlighting the work of Certified Dental Assistants from March 3-9, 2024, during … Read more
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) recognized Robert Rada, DDS, and Judy Kay Mausolf, for their outstanding contributions to the dental profession during the 159th Midwinter Meeting. Dr. Robert Rada was presented with the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Vision Award and Judy Kay Mausolf was presented with the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award in honor … Read more
The 2024 Tooth Fairy Poll from Delta Dental reveals the first decline in Tooth Fairy giving in five years, due to inflation. The average value of a lost tooth in the U.S. declined by 6% from $6.23 to $5.84, the company revealed in a recent press release. The average value of a first lost tooth has also … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has received the Institutional Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). UB is one of 10 universities that received the inaugural $100,000 prize for demonstrating exceptional dedication and innovation in fostering DEIA within … Read more
Sunstar Oral Health, a division of Sunstar, is proud to unveil the latest edition of the Regional Awards of Distinction for Dental Hygienists. These prestigious accolades aim to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of dental hygienists across Europe and North America, highlighting their significant impact on the field of dental hygiene. The European and North American … Read more
Dentsply Sirona and the Foundation for Endodontics are proud to support three annual scholarships for endodontic residency students. The current application period for the first three scholarships runs through March 15, 2024. Studying dentistry often means incurring high debt. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the average amount owed after graduation is around $300,000.* … Read more
Nearly 40 dentistry and dental hygiene students at nine colleges and universities across the country are collectively receiving $270,000 in scholarship assistance for the 2023-2024 school year from United Concordia Dental and the United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund. “Every year, United Concordia gives thousands of dollars in scholarship support to students aspiring to be dentists … Read more
In a recent survey of musical preferences, the song that was found to be the most relaxing in medical situations, such as dentist appointments, is “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. Tebra, a digital healthcare platform, conducted research through surveys and Spotify analysis to explore the connection between music and patient emotions when in the waiting … Read more
The University of Toronto‘s students and staff played a vital role in the recent addition of noma to the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Noma is a disease of the mouth and face, where bacteria destroys the bones and tissues. It mainly affects malnourished children in areas of poverty and … Read more
The National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference (NMTC), the only educational conference geared towards virtual and mobile dental care, is excited to announce their 5-year anniversary at the upcoming event on March 1-2, 2024 in Dallas, TX. This year’s event is pivotal as it represents the future of dentistry and focuses on collaboration with industry stakeholders … Read more
Dental professionals across the UK, including the British Dental Association (BDA), are concerned about the European Parliament’s decision to ban dental amalgam starting January 1, 2025. THE BDA warns about the significant impact this will have on NHS dentistry, which has already been struggling. Northern Ireland, in particular, is known to have the highest rate … Read more