As an expression of gratitude, Ivoclar ended its landmark anniversary year with a display of light on the new office building at the company headquarters in Liechtenstein: The building, which was inaugurated in the centenary year, was lit up in the company colours for several days in December, symbolically lighting the way to a bright … Read more
The European Aligner Society (EAS) has made a number of significant announcements ahead of its 5th Congress which takes place in Valencia, Spain between February 29 and March 2. The Congress has already registered over 1,000 delegates from 69 countries, its largest number to date, who have been attracted by the comprehensive three-day programme about the future … Read more
NYU College of Dentistry is introducing a bachelor of science (BS) in dental hygiene with a new concentration in dental science, preparing students for careers as healthcare providers and providing a pathway for those interested in applying to dental school or other graduate health programs. This new degree concentration will follow a rigorous curriculum that includes science, math, … Read more
SmileDirectClub, the direct-to-consumer clear dental aligners company, filed for bankruptcy in September and has now officially been shut down. With the company no longer providing treatment, many customers are left confused and angry. Current customer orders have been cancelled and customer care support has also ended. New Castle News reports, the “company apologized and urged … Read more
Dr. Leigha Rock, director of the School of Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University, is advocating for more awards for the dental hygiene students and an increase in sums. Dalhousie recently reported that the annual scholarships have been generating the same amount of funds for the last 25 years, not adjusting to match the economic times. … Read more
Yet another year has gone by, which means it’s time to look back on which news items had you clicking and reading! But before we get to the news countdown, let’s reflect on this year for Oral Health… We began the year with an exciting redesign of our website www.oralhealthgroup.com. Hopefully everyone has had a … Read more
New York Times recently reported on the business of “tongue-tie releases” common in the U.S., where lactation consultants are increasingly recommending new mothers have their baby undergo the surgery. It is becoming extremely common for dentists to perform laser surgery on infants who struggle to breastfeed due to having a tongue-tie, by removing the tissue … Read more
In light of recent news reports concerning a direct-to-consumer (DTC) manufacturer and marketer of teeth aligners, the American Dental Association (ADA) reaffirms its policy which strongly opposes offers of direct-to-consumer dentistry because of the potential for irreversible harm to individuals, who are treated as “customers” rather than as patients. Under virtually all states’ laws and … Read more
The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition and development of innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in oral health care and named after the late Dr. Edward B. Shils, recently held its inaugural The Great Oral Health Pitch: Innovate, Elevate and Generate Your Idea to Advance Oral Health! event … Read more
A school-based dental program that can prevent up to 80% of cavities is coming to three New Hampshire school districts. CariedAway™ NH Concord, an innovative cavity prevention program developed by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), has received a $1 million, three-year award from Northeast Delta Dental to launch in elementary and middle … Read more
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) celebrated the completion of its renovated first-floor specialty clinic in Squire Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 27. Approximately 60 guests — a mixture of students, faculty, staff and alumni — attended. “Today, we are celebrating our latest achievement, a cutting-edge advance education-focused dental clinic,” said Marcelo Araujo, … Read more
The future of education on periodontology and how to make it more effective and more modern were the topics addressed at Perio Workshop 2023, a meeting of periodontal scientists organized by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) in collaboration with Dentaid which took place in La Granja, Spain until November 8. Approximately 70 leading experts … Read more
New data from the ADA shows U.S. dentists are taking on additional tasks amidst staffing shortages. More than one-third of dentists surveyed said that workload distribution has changed since the pandemic, with them taking on more duties usually performed by hygienists, assistants and other members of the dental team. More than half of dentists agreed … Read more
At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. As part of the initiative, the AAP is hosting a Dental Hygiene Symposium at its Annual Meeting, which is taking place November 9-12. The daylong session provides an … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Francine Trudeau, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 21. Francine is from Quebec and joins president-elect Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), past president Anne Caissie (New Brunswick), and directors Donna Lee (British Columbia), Kaylen Anholt (Saskatchewan), Kathy Yerex (Manitoba), Bev … Read more
The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has earned a spot in a prestigious international university ranking for dental schools. In the 2023 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, USask tied for sixth place among Canadian universities. The College was hoping to join the list after implementing many new research initiatives. … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is committed to driving sustainability internally and enabling the industry to advance with confidence towards a more sustainable future. Three years ago, the company launched its sustainability strategy “BEYOND: Taking action for a brighter world” to positively contribute to environmental, social, and governance goals. Dentsply Sirona published its third sustainability report in September, … Read more
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment … Read more
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University on an ambitious program aimed at bridging the gap between biomedical research and clinical practice. A $3.8 million grant was recently awarded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to fund … Read more
Graham Rosenberg, CEO and Founder of dentalcorp is this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Ontario Overall Award winner. Rosenberg was recognized as the region’s overall winner, among 11 other award winners at a celebration hosted in Toronto. “Rosenberg is a visionary who saw an exceptional opportunity to advance the Canadian dental care industry,” says Stephanie Lamont, EY … Read more