The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Donna Scott, at its annual general meeting in Victoria, British Columbia, on October 31. Donna hails from Yukon and joins president-elect Gerry Cool (Alberta), past president Mandy Hayre (British Columbia), and directors Leanne Huvenaars (Saskatchewan), Deanna Mackay (Manitoba), Beth … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation and Royal Philips, the makers of the Philips Sonicare toothbrush, will team up to actively promote the importance of oral health and its impact on a person’s overall health, and together promote World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2016. World Oral Health Day, celebrated on 20 March, is an international day to … Read more
Dental hygienists join Canadians across the country in celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month this November, and they remind us that oral health professionals are important members of the diabetes health care team. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. These individuals are particularly susceptible to … Read more
Saliva is a watery substance secreted by the salivary glands located in the mouth. Saliva is essential for good health, as it assists in speaking, swallowing, food digestion, preventing oral infections in addition to many other tasks. Without normal salivary function the frequency of dental caries, gum disease (gingivitis), and other oral problems increases significantly. … Read more
The American Academy of Periodontology’s 101st Annual Meeting was full of major announcements as a newly appointed President and Academy members were announced, and several awards were issued to members for significant contributions to the periodontology specialty. To review these major highlights and more that took place, please see the links below. http://projects.lanmark360.com/public/index.php?path_info=lm_hacks_download&id=62370 AAP Awards Press Release … Read more
Program Provides Free Dental Care to Holocaust Survivors In Need Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivor Oral Health Program has received The Blue Card’s Max L. Heine Humanitarian … Read more
The young man had the right side of his face bashed in one night outside a Montreal bar. After several surgeries gone wrong, he found plastic surgeon Daniel Borsuk. Alex desperately wanted his old familiar face back — without deformities or new scars staring back at him from a mirror. Borsuk promised to deliver. The resulting scar-free reconstruction … Read more
There is a high level of dental caries in deciduous teeth in developed countries; at a rate of 20.5% in children, aged 2-5 in the US and 25% in children aged three in Japan. Traditional methods to prevent tooth decay in young children include sugar restriction, oral fluoride supplementation and fluoride varnish. A new research … Read more
On November 20, Canada’s dental hygienists will celebrate Universal Children’s Day by reminding us all of the need to improve access to high-quality preventive oral health care in this country. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) strongly believes that all Canadians, including children, should have access to timely oral health care by the right provider, … Read more
The first set of 22 dental surgeons, trained and certified by the University of Technology’s (UTech) College of Oral Health Sciences, are highly competent and are on par with professionals in first world countries such as the United States (US). Board Member of the US-based Commission on Dental Competency Assessments, which administers dental examinations, Dr. … Read more
ABSTRACT This article attempts to elucidate, using two case examples, the key factors that should be considered when deciding between restoring a maxillary incisor with a veneer or with a crown. Relevant literature, providing the scientific basis of the opinions presented, is reviewed to help guide clinical judgement. Long-term predictable bonding can only be achieved … Read more
Business Executive, Author and Renowned Marketing and Branding Expert Daymond John Will Discuss how to Better Brand Yourself and Your Dental Practice Sirona Dental, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, announced today that awardwinning business executive and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Daymond John will speak at Sirona’s SIROWORLD Celebration kickoff event scheduled Nov. 29th during the Greater … Read more
Melissa Summerfield, Senior Publisher for Oral Health Group, accepting the Pride Institute Award from Dr. Lou Shuman, recognizing Oral Health Group’s contributions to this year’s “Best of Class” Awards program.
At the recent ADA meeting in Washington, Dr. Bruce Pynn was indcuted as a fellow into the American College of Dentists. We congratulate him on this achievement.
Atherosclerosis is defined as arterial walls becoming clogged up with fats, cholesterol and other substances, this build-up, forms plaques that can burst and trigger a blood clot. Periodontitis is a common, progressive disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, causing loss of attachment to the bone and often resulting in tooth loss Porphyromonas … Read more
On behalf of the Oral Health Group and Editorial Board memebers, it is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Rollin Matsui. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time of grief and sorrow. Oral Health Group
Gum disease is a common condition among adults. This is when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, the gums become inflamed (gingivitis), they get red and swollen, and they bleed easily. If left unchecked, the condition can progress to periodontitis. The plaque hardens into tartar, creating significant potential for infection that could destroy tissues … Read more
I feel honoured to have been chosen as one of the editorial board members for the November (Prosthodontic Specialty) issue of Oral Health. Please allow me to extend a special thank you to my predecessor, Dr. Bruce Glazer for his valuable contribution to this position that he has held for the past 14 years. During … Read more
All practicing dentists should be armed with practical risk management knowledge to minimize exposures to patient lawsuits and or College complaints. As such, this article will highlight some of the important information in a question and answer interview format with Ms. René Brewer. Ms. René Brewer obtained her law degree from McGill University with Great … Read more
Advances in dental implant research, design and their clinical application have greatly changed dental care. Improved protocols in implant therapy over the last several decades have made implant supported restorations biologically and mechanically predictable.1-5 However, there is still a role for conventional tooth supported fixed dental prostheses.6 Full arch implant-supported restorations are increasingly popular, but … Read more