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IDS Cologne 2025: How innovations are simplifying dentistry and enhancing patient care
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
Quebec company’s papain-based gel approved for anesthesia-free caries removal
Quebec-based Oral Science has announced the approval of its papain-based enzyme gel, Papacárie Duo, for minimally invasive and anesthesia-free caries removal. Papacárie Duo, which uses an innovative chemomechanical process, has received Health Canada approval (NPN 80129669), offering an alternative to traditional drilling techniques. How it works Papain works by selectively breaking down denatured collagen found … Read more
Privacy in the dental practice: Bridging the gap between IT and compliance
I usually write about cybersecurity, phishing attacks, ransomware, and network vulnerabilities—but January is Privacy Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to review the challenges of privacy in the dental office. As a Certified Information Privacy & Security Professional working in dentistry for over 20 years, I know you’re often overwhelmed by different types of … Read more
2024 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award Winners
The Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards were created by Dr. Lou Shuman in 2009 to recognize innovative products that set a standard of quality in their respective categories. The awards are presented at the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting and aim to create awareness of how practices will operate now and in the future. … Read more
Episode 20: How to protect your dental office from ransomware and phishing
Anne Genge, a cybersecurity expert specializing in dental practices, discusses the importance of cybersecurity, particularly how to avoid ransomware and phishing threats and the importance of training for the entire dental team. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 20 – How to protect your dental office from ransomware and phishing Read the audio transcript below: Dr. … Read more
Legal implications of AI training mandates for dental staff and hiring impact
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a transformative force reshaping industries, notably healthcare and dentistry. Advanced computer systems now perform tasks traditionally in the domain of human intelligence, from enhancing radiographic interpretation and speech recognition for record-keeping to facilitating complex decision-making. … Read more
The cost of complacency-backups: A critical tool in your cybersecurity arsenal
The dreaded Blue Screen and its aftershocks are well known by all of us. As one Alberta dental group (The “Dental Provider”) learned too late, there are other critical malfunctions that you and your systems administrator need to be aware of – in this case, an irretrievable disappearance of the patient database. On the positive … Read more
Unravelling the AI Paradox: Navigating Negligence in Dentistry’s Digital Frontier
In the complicated corridors of Canadian jurisprudence, negligence claims remain one of the more popular approaches to holding professionals accountable. Nowhere is its sway more profound than in the domains where human health and well-being hang in the balance, such as dentistry. This legal scrutiny involves a tripartite test assessing duty of care, breach of the standard … Read more
The 8 Simple Secrets to Growing Your Practice Through OralRisk™ AI Genetics
The Blueprint to OralRisk™ AI Genetics Success! Your dental practice has the potential to be groundbreaking and state-of-the-art, meeting the public’s desire for the best in dental care. Patients want to feel confident that they have made the best choice by selecting your practice. To stay at the forefront of the industry, continual professional development … Read more
Flossing Out Cyber Threats: Creating a Human Firewall
Digital Transformation and Rising Cyber Threats Twenty-five years ago, dental practices operated in a world where paper records were the norm, and digital technology was just beginning to make its mark. In the intervening years, the dental industry, like many others, has embraced digital transformation. Patient records have migrated from file cabinets to databases, film-based … Read more
Novel Home-Care Whitening
Tooth whitening is an integral part of cosmetic dentistry affecting patient satisfaction and profoundly impacting the clinical and business success of the dental practice. There are a multitude of hydrogen peroxide (HP) and carbamide peroxide (CP) based home-care whitening products available that rely on radical oxygen species to alter the tooth color. Unfortunately, they are … Read more
3D Face Scanning: Readily Affordable and Easy-to-Use
The precise mapping of three-dimensional spatial interactions between the hard dental and facial structures and the soft facial tissues is essential to obtaining both functional and esthetic outcomes in dental diagnostics and restorative therapy. This is especially crucial for patients undergoing orthodontic and orthognathic treatment; in the former, it is necessary to anticipate the facial … Read more
Laser Debonding of Ceramic Restorations
Over the past four decades, millions of all-ceramic restorations, both veneers and crowns, have been cemented (or bonded) in place in order to satisfy the ever-growing demand for aesthetic smiles. Dentists have invested many hours of continuing education to enhance their diagnostic and clinical capabilities, while researchers and dental companies have made sustained efforts to … Read more
Laser-Assisted Crown Lengthening
The Periodontal-Restorative Interface: Biologic and Aesthetic Considerations When designing the optimal aesthetic outcome for a patient during the smile rejuvenation process, the restorative dentist must seek to create a symmetrical and harmonious relationship between the lips, gingival architecture, and the positions of the natural teeth. This diagnostic methodology is facially generated treatment planning, where the … Read more
HYBENX® Technology: A Novel Approach to Plaque and Calculus Removal and Biofilm Disruption
In the complex ecosystem of oral cavity, a microscopic battle unfolds daily, shaping the delicate balance between health and disease. At the forefront of this is the formation of dental plaque and bacterial biofilm, which plays a fundamental role in the development of one of the most prevalent oral conditions known as periodontitis.1 This multifaceted and … Read more
Reshaping Dental Care with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has transformed industries worldwide in recent years, and dentistry is no exception. The concept of machines being able to carry out human jobs is known as “artificial intelligence” (AI).1 By mimicking human intelligence, AI enhances rather than replaces human expertise.2 AI’s integration into dental practices has revolutionized patient care, from appointment scheduling to follow-up procedures, … Read more
The Oral Health Experience
The Oral Health Journal has been in the forefront of dental education and technology transfer throughout its 114-year history of continuous publication. It has introduced new concepts, innovative materials, and novel techniques, reviewed and substantiated (or repudiated) existing procedures, and provided an effective national forum for moving the dental profession forward, focusing on both the … Read more
Safe Smiles: Navigating the Future of Tech-Driven Dentistry for New Dentists
It is an incredible time to be a dentist. Advancements in dentistry technology present an exhilarating array of opportunities. As a new dentist, you are poised at the forefront of an industry undergoing profound transformation, driven by cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. However, this technological boon also comes with an array of challenges, … Read more
UB Professor Using AI to Teach Dental Students, Transform Periodontal Care
Nathalia P. Andrade, a clinical professor of periodontics and endodontics, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to train dental students. At the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Andrade taught the course “Transforming Periodontal and Dental Care Powered by Artificial Intelligence” this past semester after being awarded a $5,000 grant from the university to create … Read more