The first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed, kicked and struggled so much that his mom had to hold him down. So when Levi returned to Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry in January to get two more teeth pulled, dental hygienist Barb Kucera had a surprise for him: a friendly yellow Labrador retriever … Read more
Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, today announced that Dr. Dorothea Wenzel has been appointed to its Board of Directors. DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona”) (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced that Dr. Dorothea Wenzel has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), increasing the size of its Board … Read more
Company to Sponsor Keynote Speaker, Bonnie St. John – Best-Selling Author, Former White House Official, and Paralympic Ski Medalist Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that it is a founding sponsor of Women in DSO®, the official nonprofit organization supporting … Read more
The Foundation for Endodontics, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Endodontics, announces that Endo1 Partners has committed to a generous $500,000 pledge. This pledge will allow the Foundation to further its mission, benefiting post-graduate endodontic residents and educators. Specifically, the five-year pledge will be applied each year to a new scholarship for residents, … Read more
As part of its sustainability strategy “Beyond: Taking action for a brighter world”, Dentsply Sirona has expanded its successful engagement for children with clefts by entering a landmark partnership to advance cleft care and bring health and opportunity to live a happier life to countless children. Today, Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to present X-PUR CariØ Plus, a new version of it’s scientifically proven, Canadian-developed, 25% Xylitol toothpaste, now enhanced by CITROX®, a patented antimicrobial bioflavonoid complex. (1) X-PUR CariØ works during the colonization and adhesion of the caries process to reduce the cariogenic bacteria load. For many years, studies have shown that the tooth … Read more
On Demand Program Reinforces the Company’s Commitment to Advancing Oral Health as a Key Part of Overall Health Care Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today the launch of its virtual program, “Optimism and Opportunities in Oral Health.” Created to coincide with the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting, the program is now available on demand, and … Read more
A Niagara Falls woman who allegedly refused to put on a mask in a dentist’s office and then refused to leave was charged Thursday after she smashed a hole in the wall of the waiting room, according to a Falls police report. Officers responded to Aspen Family Dental, 1705 Pine Ave., at 10:22 a.m. after … Read more
Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest, published in mBio, finds that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome—the community of … Read more
THE ACT’s peak dentistry body is urging Canberra sport groups to make mouthguards mandatory this winter season to help protect their players against potentially serious dental injuries. According to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), sports related injuries account for almost 40 per cent of dental injuries, yet only 36 per cent of Australians wear a … Read more
Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective endocarditis. Since the recommendation was removed in 2012, there has been no increase in this disease, a registry study from Karolinska Institutet published … Read more
Artificial Intelligence is becoming a part of everyday life. And it’s gaining popularity as a tool for dentists to use for procedures like dental implants. Earlier this week, one Flagstaff dentist took the use of YOMI robotic technology to a whole new level, giving himself a dental implant. And the craziest part? He wasn’t even … Read more
Dentistry as a career choice has often been overlooked by younger generations. On the other hand, however, dentistry is one of the top 10 career options in the US, according to the 2021 US News and World Report. From financial independence, to job satisfaction, and the ability to have a balanced life, becoming a dentist can … Read more
Dental industry leader Bisco Canada’s empowering new name and look are built on decades-long knowledge and partnership building. Today Bisco Canada announced it has rebranded as Curion. The new name and identity, stemming from the word “cura” meaning “to care”, are born out of a desire to reflect their breakout growth as curators of expert-driven … Read more
A Scottish dentist has warned that NHS patients are being let down with a fast-food approach to oral care that is “cheap and quick” and storing up dental problems for millions who cannot afford private treatment. Douglas Thain said that decades of underfunding by the Scottish government had created a “toxic” environment as dentists battle … Read more
Bryan Walls credits his training in dentistry at the University of Toronto with giving him the skills and stability to pursue his life’s passion: preserving the history of the Underground Railroad. Walls, who practised dentistry in Windsor, founded the John Freeman Walls Underground Railroad Museum , named after his great-great-grandfather who fled slavery in North Carolina. … Read more
The Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has clarified the recently revised Directive #2. The Directive says that “non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures will cautiously and gradually resume in pediatric specialty hospitals and other settings such as private hospitals and independent health facilities to alleviate pressures from deferred care.” The College has now been … Read more
In follow-up to the notice given to health professionals in October 2021, the provincial health officer is finalizing, in consultation with all health professional colleges, an order that requires all regulated health professionals to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022, to work in their occupation in British Columbia. The purpose of this provincial health officer … Read more
A Halifax-area dentist has admitted to allowing an unqualified person to perform dental surgery on an inmate from a Newfoundland jail. Louis Bourget’s admission is contained in an agreed statement of facts that formed part of a disciplinary decision by the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board, the body that regulates the profession in that province. … Read more
Going to the dentist can be an anxious experience for anyone, but even more daunting when there are communication barriers. Because of cultural and language barriers, people who are deaf or hard of hearing often lack access to efficient communication in the health care system. These disparities can lead to misdiagnoses, mistreatment, limited access to care, and poorer … Read more