Henry Schein has once again earned a spot on Fortune magazine’s prestigious “Change the World” list, ranking among 52 companies recognized for combining profit with positive social impact. After the announcement on Wednesday, CEO Stanley M. Bergman stressed the urgent need to make dental care more accessible. “If you spend money on oral care, you’ll … Read more
A study published by ScienceDirect in September validated an earlier AI model to detect molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH), a global oral health issue.Last year, a groundbreaking study introduced an open-access AI model for detecting MIH, which affects about 14 per cent of the global population, using digital photographs. Researchers at the Department of Conservative Dentistry … Read more
Justin Trudeau defended the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during the CBS program Monday in New York, where he’s meeting with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly. “There’s a big argument right now about whether dental care really exists. We’ve delivered it to 700,000 people across … Read more
Henry Schein has announced that it is now the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus, a non-invasive preventive treatment for early-stage cavities, according to a press release issued on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The news follows Henry Schein’s agreement with Swiss company vVARDIS to serve as the exclusive U.S. distributor of … Read more
After his success as Founder & CEO at Basis, a brand incubator with ecommerce brands, Lander turned his attention to creating a disruptive product in the dental care market. “I realized the toothbrush industry hadn’t been disrupted in a long time, and I was hooked,” said the Miami-based Lander, who leads the vertically integrated marketing … Read more
Social media, initially intended for personal use, is now increasingly utilized by businesses to promote their products and services, including dental practices. To gauge the influence of social media on students aged 18 and older, a study published in Nature on Sept. 16 revealed that social media significantly impacts these decisions. According to the study, … Read more
The BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against the son of Henry Doyle, a 58-year-old prominent figure in the dental industry. The charges were announced on Friday, Sept. 13. The RCMP stated that Doyle’s 26-year-old son, Jackson Doyle, remains in custody pending his first court appearance. The charges come nearly a … Read more
The International Dental Show (IDS) 2025, set to take place from March 25 – 29 March in Cologne, is expected to host around 2,000 exhibitors solidifying its position as the leading global event for the dental industry. As of today over 1,300 exhibitors already confirmed with another 500 more expected from various country pavilions. IDS … Read more
Dentists may be the first line of defence against sleep apnea, according to a new study by Rutgers Health, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. “Dentists can be the first line of defence in identifying sleep disorders. They often see symptoms long before physicians,” said Davis Thomas, DDS, a clinical associate professor … Read more
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a bacterium known to cause gum disease, can exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Published on August 15, the study used mice to examine this link and found that infection with this bacterium triggers an immune response that aggravates arthritis symptoms. Previous clinical studies have … Read more
The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday. A week ago, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh ended the pact between the New Democrats and the minority Liberals, before some of the measures they agreed to work on had come to fruition. … Read more
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) announced on Sep. 9 the release of its speaker lineup for the upcoming milestone 160th Midwinter Meeting, taking place February 20 – 22, 2025, at Chicago’s McCormick Place West. The 2025 Midwinter Meeting scientific program, now accessible at CDS.org/mwm, features 159 speakers offering more than 240 courses, including 46 hands-on … Read more
Regenity Biosciences, a New Jersey-based global leader in regenerative medicine and a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners, announced on Sept. 4 that it has received regulatory approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its novel crosslinked bioresorbable collagen dental membrane, designed for use in oral surgical procedures. First Product Approved in China … Read more
For the first time since launching the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), Government of Canada released participation data for both patients and healthcare providers in each province. Since December 2023, the CDCP has been rolled out, beginning with seniors aged 70 and older. On May 1, 2024, care began for seniors over 65, and applications … Read more
From Sep. 26 to 28, Dentsply Sirona World Las Vegas promises an exciting lineup of events and opportunities for dental professionals. Here’s what you can expect: 1- Leading Healthcare Futurist Dr. Vin Gupta Dentsply Sirona is thrilled to announce that Dr. Vin Gupta, a renowned healthcare futurist, will be the featured business speaker at this … Read more
A study reported by UConn Today on Aug. 27 showed that females have significantly lower stimulated salivary flow than males both before and after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, putting their oral health at greater risk. “Experiencing a very dry mouth can greatly impact quality of life and elevate the risk for several … Read more
Searchers discovered a small plane that crashed in Michigan’s Lake Huron 17 years ago, as well as the remains of a long-missing passenger, state police said Wednesday. The remains were identified as H. Brooke Stauffer Jr., 56, who lived in Washington, D.C. He was a passenger in a plane that had departed Mackinac Island for … Read more
The Senior Dental Leaders Program, formerly managed by the Global Child Dental Fund (GCDF), has been rebranded as the ICD Global Oral Health Leadership (GOHL) Institute, according to an announcement by Henry Schein on August 27. The International College of Dentists (ICD), which oversees the rebranded institute, is poised to advance the development of emerging … Read more
Dentsply Sirona has appointed Bruce Peatey as Group Vice President of its newly formed Americas Regional Commercial Organization (RCO), following a merger of its North America and Latin America RCOs. Peatey, who joined Dentsply Sirona in 2022 to lead the Asia Pacific (APAC) RCO, brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare, medical devices, and … Read more
To understand how climate change impacted hunter-gatherer populations in Europe between 47,000 and 7,000 years ago, researchers from Germany, Italy, and the United States analyzed fossilized teeth for their morphological traits, according to a press release from the University of Tübingen. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, utilized the largest dataset of human … Read more