In May 2024, the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a warning about what it referred to as “veneer techs” — unlicensed individuals promoting veneer placement on social media — cautioning that dental procedures are irreversible and should only be performed by licensed dentists. Despite this warning, on Aug. 20, Florida police arrested 35-year-old Emely M. … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized guidance for manufacturers of dental bone grafting material devices, with the goal of reducing reliance on animal studies. The document outlines recommendations to help manufacturers comply with special controls for these devices and increase transparency around animal testing. “The guidance also provides recommendations that may aid in … Read more
Wisdom, a U.S.-based AI-powered dental billing platform, has raised U.S. $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Permanent Capital Ventures (PCV). Aquiline and existing investor Juxtapose also participated. The new funding brings Wisdom’s total raised since its founding in 2023 to U.S. $28 million, including a U.S. $7 million seed round from Juxtapose. Wisdom helps dental practices manage billing and collections, … Read more
Researchers from the University of Sulaimani in Iraq tested whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help predict how long dental procedures take. Their study, published in Nature on Aug. 23, suggests that AI could reduce delays and improve patients’ overall experience. What did the study find? AI was trained on 2,500 procedure records. Another 500 records … Read more
The University of British Columbia says a new secure app is helping connect seniors in long-term care with dentistry students, addressing both patient needs and student training. The ToothPortal app, created for Dr. Chris Wyatt, director of UBC’s Geriatric Dentistry Program, allows caregivers to upload oral health concerns—including photos, medical history, and personal details—directly to … Read more
Shanghai-based clear-aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) has categorically denied claims of patent infringement brought by California-based Align Technology Inc., pledging defence in a statement on Wednesday. “Angel has a rich heritage of clinically driven innovation during its 20-plus-year history. Accusations by our competitor of patent violations are frivolous and entirely without merit,” said Angelalign’s … Read more
More Canadian employees are receiving medical and dental benefits through their jobs, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The agency said 66.8 per cent of employees reported having workplace medical or dental coverage in 2024, marking the third straight year of increases. The share stood at 63.3 per cent in 2021, rose to 64.2 … Read more
A June 2025 survey by U.S.-based Rater8 found that 26% of patients reported that AI tools — including AI-generated review summaries and conversational assistants like ChatGPT — had directly influenced their choice of healthcare provider. This places AI on par with primary care referrals (28%) and healthcare review sites (29%) in terms of influence.“The traditional … Read more
Introduction: Raising the Bar for Attachment Accuracy Invisalign and other clear aligner therapies continue to evolve, with increasing case complexity and more sophisticated treatment goals. As a dental assistant and educator working chairside with general dentists and orthodontists, one of the most impactful clinical procedures I assist with is attachment placement. These composite buttons are … Read more
Scientists have reconstructed the air dinosaurs once breathed by analyzing oxygen isotopes preserved in fossilized teeth. The research, published in PNAS on August 4, demonstrates how dinosaur teeth can provide unprecedented insight into Earth’s prehistoric atmosphere and the interplay between greenhouse gases and plant life. “Fossil tooth enamel can thus serve as a robust time … Read more
King’s College London researchers have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin and wool—can repair tooth enamel and arrest early decay by forming a protective, enamel-like coating. Their study, published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, found that when keratin extracted from wool is applied to the tooth and comes into contact with minerals in saliva, … Read more
With no U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved treatments for Sjögren’s disease, which affects about 4 million people in the United States—predominantly women—the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed a $2.1-million grant for a University at Buffalo dental professor, the university says. The autoimmune disorder, marked by severely reduced tear and saliva production, leaves patients … Read more
Scientists have identified a natural compound found in some cruciferous vegetables that not only has anti-cancer properties but also targets the oral microbial biofilms responsible for cavities. In a study published in Antibiotics, researchers found that 3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM), also known as bisindole and found in vegetables such as broccoli and kale, reduced biofilm formation by … Read more
A biotechnology saliva testing company has partnered with Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Oral Genome’s mobile-compatible test kits provide clinical-grade results in less than 15 minutes, without the need for lab processing. The kits analyse key salivary biomarkers linked to conditions such as dental … Read more
For more than 135 years, Ritter Implants has been at the forefront of dental implant innovation — a legacy of German engineering. As a leader in implantology, Ritter’s products are not only renowned for clinical reliability and simplicity but are also supported by real-world success: tens of thousands of implants placed annually worldwide, with a … Read more
With advances in bioengineering, researchers are continually looking to nature for materials with exceptional properties. Their latest focus is on marine mollusks called chitons and their ability to grow extraordinarily hard, wear-resistant teeth. Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, along with collaborators at Japan’s Okayama and Toho universities, have uncovered for the first time … Read more
A new study offers a promising approach to creating longer-lasting dental implants while reducing biowaste. Researchers from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, the University of Ghana, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a sustainable method to enhance the durability of titanium-based dental implants by repurposing biowaste from bovine bones and eggshells. Published in Scientific Reports, the research … Read more
Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. reported record-high adjusted free cash flow in its second quarter, driven by continued growth through practice acquisitions and increased patient volumes under the federal dental plan. “We generated a record $45.6 million in adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of approximately 12 per cent over … Read more
Sun Life Financial Inc. highlighted its growing health and protection business in its second-quarter results, with group dental performance in the U.S. driving much of the momentum. Improved dental results, supported by Medicaid repricing, fee income and management actions, helped increase underlying net income in this segment by $21 million compared to the same period … Read more
Trust AI, which bills itself as the “ChatGPT for dentists,” has raised $6 million in seed funding — a sum the company says is the largest ever for a dental technology startup. “Practices using Trust AI are already operating in 2030 while their competitors are stuck in 1995,” said Dr. Bernard Casse, CEO and co-founder … Read more