Dentistry

Dugoni School of Dentistry Launches Center for Innovation and Translation to Expand Clinical Research Partnerships

University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has launched the Center for Innovation and Translation to drive new clinical research partnerships supporting the oral and overall health of people in the United States and beyond. The school will bring together internal and external collaborators to develop innovative practices and translate clinical research … Read more

Save the Date: Panthera Dental Will Celebrate its 10th Anniversary on September 10th!

You are invited to celebrate Panthera Dental’s 10th anniversary this September 10th at the company’s headquarters. On the menu: An evening worthy of Panthera including entertainment, surprises, cocktails, appetizers, and much more. Panthera Dental, world-renowned for its innovations in dental, medical and sleep-disordered breathing treatments, is announcing a very special event this September 10th. The … Read more

Path to Sustainable Dentistry Needs Industry-Wide Change

When Dr. Les Kalman learned of the dental industry’s global initiative to develop a statement on sustainability for the oral health-care profession, he felt the call to contribute. “I think we can all agree that human activity has negatively affected the planet, resulting in climate change and environmental pollution,” said Kalman, professor of restorative dentistry … Read more

Thousands of Dentists Stop Providing NHS Services

Thousands of high street dentists in England are “severing ties” with the NHS, which could leave millions of patients “with no options,” leading dentists have warned. The British Dental Association (BDA) said that if the current trend continues “this is how NHS dentistry will die.” Access to NHS dentists is one of the main worries … Read more

Government of Canada Supports Indigenous Dental Therapy Program Launching at University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry, together with the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA), Northlands College and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, are collaborating to establish the first and only accredited Indigenous dental therapy degree program of its kind in Canada. This initiative will focus on the recruitment of Indigenous students and provide opportunities for students to … Read more

USask Collaboration Establishes First Dental Therapy Degree Program in Canada

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has given its support for a new national dental therapy educational program and approved $2.1 million in funding to establish the program, which will be run collaboratively through a partnership between the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA), the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Dentistry, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Northlands College. The … Read more

NYU Dentistry Dental Student Leadership Institute Selects Inaugural Class

New Program Aims to Develop Future Leaders for the Profession Recognizing that dentistry and oral health face challenges and opportunities that will require exceptional leadership as we move forward in the 21st century, New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) is prioritizing the development of DDS students to become future leaders for the profession. … Read more

Dentist Treated Patients During Lockdown, Faces Disciplinary Charge

A “renowned” dentist allegedly flouted lockdown rules and performed extractions and dental implants on patients in the early months of New Zealand’s Covid-19 outbreak. The treatments did not qualify as urgent or emergency care, the Dental Council argued before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal today, the only procedures allowed to proceed under alert level 3. … Read more

HPU Announces $32,000,000 Donor for New School of Dental Medicine

At an event today, High Point University announced the major donor for the new School of Dental Medicine, which is expected to enroll its first class in fall 2023. The announcement comes as the university continues to grow with several new academic programs and buildings in development at HPU. HPU is blessed by the $32 … Read more

dentalcorp Invests $1-Million in Student Support and Well-being at the University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry

dentalcorp (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced a $1 million gift in student support and well-being for the University of Alberta’s (U of A) School of Dentistry. “As Canada’s leading dental services organization, we feel a responsibility to drive positive change in our industry, which includes doing our part to support the next generation of clinicians,” says Guy … Read more

123Dentist Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

123Dentist is proud to be recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. Now in its 29th year, Canada’s Best Managed Companies remains one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative, world-class business practices. The 2022 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the … Read more

Welcome Hall Mission, McGill to Expand Dental Services for Most Vulnerable

A Montreal community dental clinic providing care for lower-income patients is about to be expanded. The Jim Lund dental clinic, named after a former dean of McGill University’s Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, will be doubled in size and capacity. Opened in 2011, it is housed at the Welcome Hall Mission and is a … Read more

‘Dental Deserts’ Form in England as Dentists Quit NHS, Experts Warn

“Dental deserts” are emerging across England after more than 2,000 dentists quit the NHS last year, leaving millions of people struggling to get checkups or have toothaches fixed, a new report reveals. The exodus is exacerbating a crisis that has seen patients battle to get dental treatment because so few dental surgeries will see them as NHS patients. The … Read more

United Concordia Dental Names New President

Edward Shellard, DMD, has joined United Concordia Dental as its next president this week. “With more than 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in the dental industry, Dr. Shellard brings extensive knowledge and expertise to United Concordia and is well-positioned to lead Highmark’s national dental solutions subsidiary,” said Deborah Rice-Johnson, CEO of Diversified Businesses, … Read more

Man Inhales Drill Bit Into Lung While at Dentist

What began as a routine dental visit landed an Illinois man in the hospital after he inhaled the dentist’s drill bit. A rare medical procedure was needed to remove it from his lung. Tom Jozsi, a 60-year-old maintenance worker, says he was at the dentist getting a tooth filled when he swallowed an inch-long drill … Read more

The Government Has Committed $5.3 Billion to Establish Dental Care

The Liberal budget laid out money for a new dental care program Thursday, but not necessarily a plan. Now that $5.3 billion is on the table, the government has just shy of nine months to drill into the details and deliver. Dental care for low- and medium-income families is a major tenet of the confidence … Read more

Envista Announces DEXIS Brand Name for Imaging Business

Envista Holdings Corporation (“Envista”) today announced Envista’s KaVo imaging business will be re-branded as “DEXIS”. Dental professionals have known the DEXIS brand as the leader in digital intraoral radiography and diagnostic software innovation for over 20 years. The DEXIS brand will now represent a full portfolio of award-winning imaging and digital solutions including cone-beam computed … Read more

How the Federal Dental Plan Could Impact British Columbians

Dentists who work with low-income communities say they are hopeful a federal dental plan announced this week will help their clients, but still have questions about how it will work. A new Liberal-NDP “supply-and-confidence” agreement will see the New Democrats support the minority Liberal government on confidence votes until 2025 in exchange for action on several NDP … Read more

ClearDent is Pleased to Announce a Strategic Partnership with Unleashing Dentistry

ClearDent is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Canadian-based Unleashing Dentistry, which teaches dentists and their teams how to unleash their practice’s potential. “Partnering with the practice consulting team from Unleashing Dentistry is an exciting endeavour for ClearDent and our customers to support practices in their journey to achieve operational excellence,” says Karl Schmidt, … Read more