Dentistry

Align Technology to Showcase its Digital Portfolio at the International Dental Show 2021 in Cologne

by Align Technology, Inc.

Align reinforces its commitment to comprehensive dentistry by showcasing the Align Digital Platform, including recent innovations, in a multi-media exhibition space of hybrid in-person and virtual experiences Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad … Read more

Canadian Dental Association Calling for Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

by Canadian Dental Association

The Canadian Dental Association (CDA), the national voice for dentists across Canada, is calling on the immediate action of the provincial and territorial governments to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers, including oral health care professionals. Oral health care professionals include dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental therapists, and all other dental office workers … Read more

5 Challenges Dentists May Face During Their Career

by Kate Sheppard
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Dentistry is a very rewarding profession, but it does have challenges. A lot of the challenges you will face in your career will be unique to your practice and patients – but there are some common themes. The more aware you are of the common challenges you might face, the better prepared you will be … Read more

Mental Health and Dentistry: Preparing for the One in Five

by Rachel Boutet, University of Toronto

As fourth-year DDS students enter their final year on campus, they will be heading to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to complete a clinical rotation. While third-year DDS students are given the option to do a one-week clinical rotation at CAMH, every fourth-year student is required to attend for one day. “One … Read more

Art Work for Dental Work: This Vancouver Dentist Has Traded His Services for 25 Years

by CBC

Curator Patrik Andersson is days away from opening a new exhibition at Griffin Art Projects in North Vancouver. The show will ultimately gather at least 100 works, with most representing a who’s who of the established local art scene. They’re all very different artists, making very different types of work, he notes. “But they all go to … Read more

Dentists Offering Membership Plans for the Uninsured

by NBC News

Nevada dentist David White has seen diseased and rotted teeth in the mouths of patients who routinely put off checkups and avoided minor procedures such as fillings. While dental phobia is a factor, White said, the overriding reason people avoid treatment is cost. To help patients lacking dental insurance, White in 2019 started offering a membership … Read more

Fourth-Year Texas Dental Students Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

by LaDawn Brock, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry

The federal government’s 2021 expansion of individuals qualified to deliver COVID-19 vaccines led Texas A&M University College of Dentistry to equip dental students to join the fight against the pandemic. “The idea started in January when dentists were still not authorized to give vaccines,” said Dr. Penelope Drayer, clinical assistant professor in comprehensive dentistry. “But the federal … Read more

Three USask Researchers Become Fellows in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

by University of Saskatchewan

“We congratulate these exceptional scholars, who exemplify USask’s strength and diversity in health research,” said USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh. “Their leadership unlocks the creativity, innovation and community potential of interdisciplinary exploration.” The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) is one of three national academies that comprise the Council of Canadian Academies, the highest honour granted to scholars in … Read more

Henry Schein Names Graham Stanley Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Financial Project Officer

by Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced that it has appointed Graham Stanley as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Financial Project Officer. In this role, Graham will be responsible for driving Henry Schein’s strategic communications with institutional investors and … Read more

Dental Staffing Shortage Continues as Dentist Offices Return to Pre-Pandemic Operations

by Candy Rodriguez, Kxan

A recent American Dental Association report shows about 30% of people who worked as dental hygienists voluntarily decided to quit practicing for fears of contracting COVID-19. Around 20% reported they had workplace safety concerns, while 16% stopped practicing because someone in their household had an underlying health condition. There were also nearly 40% who simply retired, and that added … Read more

dentalcorp Receives Two Silver 2021 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards

by dentalcorp

dentalcorp, with its learning arm DC Institute, has been recognized with two Silver Brandon Hall Group awards for excellence in the categories of Best Use of Video for Learning and Best Use of Blended Learning. This is the fourth consecutive year that dentalcorp has been recognized for its industry-leading continuing education programs. The Brandon Hall … Read more

Dentistry Students Drill Down the Most for Tuition Fees in Canada

by Wolf Depner, Goldstream Gazette

Domestic students in Canada pursuing a degree in dentistry pay on average the highest undergraduate tuition fees, while future teachers pay the lowest. According to Statistics Canada, fees for aspiring dentists average out at $22,731 for 2021-22, tops among 19 surveyed fields of study. Education students pay the least at $4,947. According to the figures, … Read more

Study Published in JDE Finds Gender Differences in Dental Students’ Self-assessments

by The American Dental Education Association

Male dental students overestimate their performance more significantly than females, and both genders self-assess their skills more positively compared to scores given by faculty, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Education (JDE). The study—“The effect of gender on student self-assessment skills in operative preclinical dentistry”—focused on third-year dental students from six class … Read more

Dentists Happily Drill Their Way to Top Spot on Job Index

by Bill Brownstein, Montreal Gazette

“That’s absolutely shocking! I’m at a loss for words.” Such was the reaction of my dentist’s wife/assistant Suzanne — who is rarely at a loss for words — on being told that her husband’s profession was deemed top of the heap on a happiness index in a new survey conducted by the Léger polling people … Read more

MouthWatch Publishes Important Whitepaper – “How Teledentistry is Delivering ROI and Driving Post-Pandemic Practice Success”

by MouthWatch, LLC

MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recently published a highly informative and timely whitepaper entitled, “How Teledentistry is Delivering ROI and Driving Post-Pandemic Practice Success.” Written by CDC consultant, infectious disease expert, and teledentistry advocate Margaret Scarlett, DMD, the white paper explains the value of … Read more

Hawthorne’s Only Dentist Wants to Retire, Underscoring State’s Rural Health Shortage

by Nevada Current

For almost four decades, Dr. Bruce Dow has filled cavities, pulled teeth and provided other essential dental health care in his hometown of Hawthorne, Nev. As his wife, Michelle Dow, describes it: “real, down-to-earth dentistry.” The Dows are now looking to retire. But they are aware the dentist’s departure is likely to leave a tremendous … Read more

MouthWatch TeleDent™ Earns Coveted Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award for Second Consecutive Year

by MouthWatch LLC

For the second consecutive year, MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, was named a Cellerant Best of Class Award winner for its TeleDent™ professional grade, all-in-one teledentistry platform. According to MouthWatch founder and CEO, Brant Herman, “We’re committed to improving TeleDent based on the feedback … Read more

DS World 2021’s Hybrid Event Planned to be the Biggest and Best Ever with Over 150 Hours of Educational Content Available and World-Class Entertainment. Registration Extended!

by Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona World is the premium annual clinical education event for dental professionals. From September 23-25, the Ultimate Dental Experience will once again take place in Las Vegas, NV, connecting participants to first-class clinical education courses and the next generation of innovative solutions. Join fellow dental professionals on site or virtually and take a step … Read more

Darby Dental Supply Joins Women in DSO® as Founding Industry Partner

by Darby Dental Supply, LLC

Darby Dental Supply has partnered with Women in DSO®, a nonprofit group that is committed to the empowerment and growth of women leaders in dental support organizations. As a founding sponsor, Darby will support women throughout the industry through strategic networking opportunities, professional mentorship, specialized education, and a growing network of resources. “We are excited … Read more