On October 1, Canadians will honour and celebrate the older adults whose mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism have shaped the nation. National Seniors Day is also a perfect opportunity for dental hygienists to remind this vital segment of our population of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene habits. “Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in … Read more
We all know that dentists and hygienists have a career-long battle with posture. The conditions simply exacerbate the struggles in keeping good posture, and I’m sure you, more than anyone, understand what it does to the profession. Careers are cut short. Many suffer rounded shoulders and the oft debilitating ramifications of long term posture problems. … Read more
Periodontists Awarded during AAP’s 100th Annual Meeting for Contributions to the Dental Specialty The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) issued ten special recognitions to members for their contributions to the periodontal specialty. The awardees were honored at a ceremony held during the AAP’s 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting, held Sept. 19-22 in San Francisco. “The Academy … Read more
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is proud to announce its support and involvement as a member of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging, the Image Gently Alliance. Today, the Alliance is expanding its scope to the oral health care community with its next campaign push, Image Gently in Dentistry. As a member … Read more
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Rotsaert on September 22, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Judy (nee Bosanac) and loving sons Tyler (Kathryn) and Michael (Kelsey). Paul is also survived by brothers Eric, Mark (Jodie), Peter (Jennifer) and sister Nicole (Donnie). … Read more
A powerful new antiseptic agent, called ozone nano-bubble water, holds promise for the treatment of periodontitis, or severe gum infections, according to research published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. The study, by Shinichi Arakawa and colleagues at Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and … Read more
Drs. Kenneth S. Kornman and Lynn Doucette-Stamm of Interleukin Genetics Honored at the 100th Anniversary of the AAP Interleukin Genetics, Inc. is pleased to share that Dr. Kenneth S. Kornman, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Lynn Doucette-Stamm, Vice President of Development and Clinical Operations, together with their co-authors, received the Clinical Research Award for a study … Read more
UofL School of Dentistry professor addresses implication of Image Gently campaign Children need smaller portions – this is true when it comes to eating meals, and when addressing topics such as imaging. It is under this premise that the profession of dentistry is joining the Image Gently campaign to raise awareness about special considerations needed … Read more
The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) has received the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award—a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity … Read more
The Danaher Corporation, an American science and technology conglomerate, said on Monday that it had agreed to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding in a deal that values the company, a Swiss dental implant maker, at about $2.2 billion. The deal, which includes the assumption of debt, is expected to expand Danaher’s presence in the global dental … Read more
Bien Air Ioptima Wins The Best Electric System Award
ClearDent, MSI Canada, and Dental Management Secrets are hosting the 4th annual “Best of Both World’s” event from October 30 to November 2, 2014. This year, the event features more speakers, more sessions covering more diverse subjects, and will be held in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico. Upon completion, delegates will receive 16 CE credit and … Read more
People with dental implants who suffer from depression may need to be careful about the medication they take. The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled “SSRIs and the Risk of Osseointegrated Implant Failure — A Cohort Study. “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), the most widely used drugs for … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize eighteen leaders in oral health for their outstanding contributions to the profession of dental hygiene, the national association, and to the overall health and well-being of the Canadian public. Since 1975, CDHA’s Dental Hygiene Recognition Program (DHRP) has honoured more than 120 dental hygienists in … Read more
Major five-year grant with Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) will fund transformative research into disease prevention and treatment Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today its $2.5 million contribution to co-fund the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), a partnership officially launched in Montreal today in the presence of The Honourable … Read more
Oral cancers strike thousands of Americans annually, inflicting pain and shortening their lives. New research has shown that an agent called capsazepine reduced the oral tumors in mice without damaging surrounding tissues. It’s a hopeful start with more work to go. Late diagnosis, low survival Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the eighth most common cancer … Read more
Many seniors in Canada have poor oral health, and we need to start the conversation about how to improve access to dental care for this vulnerable group, argues an editorial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Poor dental health is linked to serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke and pneumonia and can … Read more
Oral Health America’s Fall for Smiles Campaign Aims to Bridge the Gap
LIVE 3D CONGRESS ACCELERATE YOUR PRACTICE: 3D DRIVEN SUCCESSThe International 3D Congress on Dental Imaging – a unique two-day experience – will provide you with lectures and demonstrations of real 3D imaging applications in dentistry. The workshop is brought to you by i-CAT, award winning cone beam 3D system. Join us and get perspectives from … Read more
Lisa Citton-Battel, President of the Dental Industry Assoication of Canada (DIAC) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected David Marks CA as the President-Elect of the association for a 2 year term commencing at the Annual Meeting in 2016. In the interim, David will hold the position of Vice-President and … Read more