Nova Scotia is grappling with significant dental staff shortages — specifically hygienists and assistants — with more than 100 active job postings across the province. The shortage is contributing to longer wait times, with some patients waiting up to five months for appointments, particularly in rural areas. “I know people in rural Nova Scotia are … Read more
Dentalcorp, one of North America’s largest dental support organizations, is launching its inaugural Demo Day — a live dental technology competition set for June 24 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event will award a US$100,000 SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) investment and a potential clinical pilot opportunity … Read more
A common oral bacterium associated with periodontal disease may drive the development and spread of breast cancer, particularly in genetically susceptible patients, according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The study, published Jan. 15 in Cell Communication and Signaling, found that Fusobacterium nucleatum, a bacterium commonly found in the oral cavity, … Read more
One morning in February, Dr. Salome Lomlomdjian and her team cleared their Mississauga clinic so an 11-year-old patient, Max, could receive treatment in a calm, controlled setting — reducing the risk of him becoming overwhelmed or dysregulated. For Max’s mother, Maria Garito, the level of preparation stood in sharp contrast to the barriers she had … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) said Tuesday it has thanked Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois for introducing legislation that would reauthorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Oral Health Program, which has gone a decade without congressional reauthorization. The bill would extend the program and related activities through 2031. Durbin introduced the Promoting Dental … Read more
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is as much a force in the classroom as he is in the paint — a double major and a walking double-double. The 6-foot-10 junior from Nigeria is the second in Southeastern Conference history to be named scholar-athlete of the year and defensive player of the year in the … Read more
Dental professionals and students in the Netherlands broadly support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, viewing it as a tool that could improve efficiency and patient care rather than replace clinicians, according to a pilot study published in the International Dental Journal. Researchers surveyed 166 participants — including dentists, dental students and maxillofacial … Read more
UK-based consumer health company Haleon has announced plans to invest about C$118 million (£65 million) in a new oral-health manufacturing facility in Shanghai to support growth in what it says is the world’s largest gum-health market. China’s gum-health market is valued at approximately C$1.56 billion (£860 million). In its press release, Haleon says more than … Read more
A string of recent arrests across the United States is drawing attention to the risks of unlicensed dental care, with authorities in New Jersey, Florida and Illinois accusing individuals of performing dental procedures without proper credentials — in some cases leaving patients injured or hospitalized. New Jersey: unfinished root canal leads to arrest In South … Read more
After the success of Menopause Unveiled: The Silent Epidemic & Oral Health, held in September in Etobicoke to raise awareness about menopause and its oral-health implications, organizers are bringing the event to Ottawa on April 21. The upcoming session will take on a TED Talk-style format, allowing more speakers to share insights and giving attendees … Read more
Two researchers from the University at Buffalo have received a two-year US$440,275 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study how salivary glands repair and regenerate after injury. Rose-Anne Romano, PhD, associate professor of oral biology in the University at Buffalo University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, is leading the … Read more
A new dental school in Manhattan is set to welcome its first class this summer—marking the first new dental school to open in New York City in more than a century. Yeshiva University announced March 11 that its College of Dental Medicine will enroll 150 students annually starting in July 2026, offering an accelerated three-year … Read more
Dentistry’s “unsung heroes” were recognized on Feb. 28 as the 6th Annual Denobi Awards Gala honoured clinicians, educators, innovators and teams making a measurable impact across the profession. Held Saturday evening in Portland, Oregon, the ceremony celebrated nine individual leaders, two clinical teams and one Pinnacle Achievement recipient for contributions ranging from clinical innovation and … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry has secured a $2-million international research partnership aimed at advancing oral, dental and craniofacial science through collaboration with Brazilian researchers. The agreement with the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) will fund joint projects over five years, supporting 10 research grants annually for a total of 50 studies. The … Read more
The UK government announced on Tuesday a major expansion of licensing exams for overseas-trained dentists, increasing capacity from 180 to 1,800 places in an effort to address widespread shortages in the National Health Service (NHS) dental care. The move, announced by the Department of Health and Social Care, aims to help clear a backlog of … Read more
GC America, the North American subsidiary of Japan-founded GC Corporation, whose global headquarters are now in Switzerland, and Los Angeles-based SprintRay have announced a partnership aimed at helping dentists adopt chairside 3D-printed restorative workflows. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in dentistry toward same-day restorative treatment, where crowns and other restorations can increasingly be designed … Read more
Wrapping up the final quarter of 2025, several large health-care companies reported strong sales growth. In late February, medical and dental supplier Henry Schein reported fourth-quarter global sales of US$3.4 billion, up 7.7 per cent year over year — the company’s strongest quarterly sales growth in 15 quarters. Several other health-care suppliers also reported notable … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) says it is updating its recommendations on early oral cancer detection, citing advances in diagnostic technologies and the need for clearer clinical guidance. The updated recommendations explore the use of four adjunctive tools used in screening for oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. The guidance was developed in collaboration … Read more
Dentists in England have returned more than £900 million (about C$1.64 billion) to the government over the past two years after failing to deliver the amount of National Health Service (NHS) dental care they had contracted to provide, according to a BBC analysis of NHS financial accounts. Under the NHS dental contract system, practices agree … Read more
Dental researchers have discovered that the primary bacterium driving gum disease carries an internal “genetic brake” that controls its own aggression — a finding that could open the door to targeted genetic therapies. Researchers at the University of Florida College of Dentistry say that by locking this brake in place, future treatments could silence Porphyromonas … Read more