After the postponement of the International Dental Show (IDS) to September 2021, Dentsply Sirona stands by its decision to refrain from participating after weighing all the facts. This also applies to Dentsply Sirona brands VDW, MIS and Zhermack. Dentsply Sirona puts the safety of its customers and employees first when making these types of decisions. … Read more
Dentists and their staff should have quicker access to the COVID-19 vaccine because they’re at high risk for the virus and play a key role in the pandemic, says the head of a Stoney Creek dental group. Julie Hamada, executive director at Monarch Dentistry, says dentists have played a big role in taking some of the pressure … Read more
The Quebec-based AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory face masks, today announced that they had begun production of additional specialty mask types at their new mask manufacturing facility in Montreal. The company has installed 26 production lines to date, allowing it to diversify output and produce different mask constructions to … Read more
SmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, has partnered with Green Shield Canada, one of Canada’s largest dental insurance providers, to deliver in-network coverage of SmileDirectClub’s convenient, affordable, remote orthodontic care to millions of individuals insured under its dental plans. “Our partnership with Green … Read more
New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has announced the creation of the NYU Dentistry Center for Oral Health Policy and Management, an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary think tank that focuses on oral health policy and management in the 21st century. The creation of the center recognizes that the current oral health policy and management environment … Read more
AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, personal protective equipment and infection control solutions, today announced the appointment of John Tourlas as the company’s new President, North America. Mr. Tourlas assumed the position on January 4, 2021. Mr. John Tourlas is a seasoned leader with 30 years of experience and extensive strategic … Read more
Dr. Natalie Archer knows that getting herself and her employees vaccinated against COVID-19 won’t solve everything. But as a dentist who serves more than 7,000 clients across three clinics in Toronto, Archer knows how important it is to do so, and soon. “Medical appointments are considered essential. To me, that stresses how important it is to prioritize … Read more
As dentists in B.C. advocate to be included in a priority group for the COVID-19 vaccine, they are also offering to help administer immunizations to residents. Alastair Nicoll, chair of the BC Dental Association’s Return to Work Task Force, told CTV News Vancouver that dentists are excited that vaccines are coming and they’d like to … Read more
Canadian brand Oral Science has been making a splash over the last year as it’s aggressively amped up its B2C offerings. Previously, the company focused on a B2B market that consisted of dentists, dental hygienists, and pharmacists within the company’s home country. In 2020, the organization decided to chase after a much larger international consumer … Read more
On the fourth day of the 148th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board meeting, Member States passed a game-changing resolution on Oral health, spearheaded by the government of Sri Lanka. WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called it a “landmark resolution” and congratulated Sri Lanka for their work to push the resolution forward. The resolution garnered … Read more
The NDEB continues to investigate potential exposure and unauthorized use of NDEB examination content. While this investigation is ongoing, the NDEB has cancelled the upcoming administrations of the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) as it determines the best way to move forward. “Widespread cheating impacts everybody,” stated NDEB Executive Director Marie Dagenais. “The consequences of … Read more
Manitoba is planning to move forward with the second wave of restructuring its health-care system, which includes shifting the management of the Cadham Provincial Laboratory and other health-care facilities – a move critics say is irresponsible during a pandemic. The province began its restructuring of the health-care system in 2018, shifting responsibility for a number … Read more
Dentsply Sirona today announced that it has acquired Datum Dental, Ltd. with its strong OSSIX® biomaterial portfolio. Datum Dental is an Israel-based company, known for its innovative dental regeneration products with the clinically superior proprietary technology GLYMATRIX®. Datum Dental complements Dentsply Sirona’s existing implant dentistry strategy around Ankylos, Astra Tech Implant System, Xive and Atlantis, … Read more
Oral Science, the leading dental company to create optimal and more predictable clinical outcomes for patients suffering from periodontitis, peri-implantitis and caries, is proud to become a Canadian promoter and distributor of the EMS AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies by supporting dental offices integrating the Guided Biofilm Therapy protocol. (GBT) GBT is the systematic, evidence-based solution … Read more
Nova Scotia Liberal Party leadership candidate Randy Delorey says he will introduce a low-income seniors dental program and assistance for buying hearing aids if he becomes premier next month. The Antigonish MLA and former health minister released a list on Tuesday of plans to help seniors. Nova Scotia Liberal Party delegates will elect a new leader … Read more
As the US looks for ways to speed the administration of Covid-19 vaccines, some states and providers are pulling in non-traditional vaccinators, including dentists, retirees and students, to aid in the process. With health care workers stretched thin responding to record numbers of coronavirus hospitalizations, jurisdictions are scrambling to find extra hands with the skills … Read more
NDP Leader Alison Coffin pledged Monday if her party were in favour, it would ensure seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador have dental services they need. “Seniors can barely afford to stay in their homes because necessities like heat and food are so expensive. They just don’t have any more money to cover the cost of … Read more
Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast polymer production 3D printers, and Keystone Industries, a trusted dental manufacturer of biocompatible, cutting-edge, patented photopolymer resins, announced today a collaboration to make all Keystone KeyPrint® 3D printing dental resins available worldwide on Nexa3D’s ultrafast NXE 400 3D printers. Under this agreement, both companies will combine their extensive dental, photopolymer … Read more
Island dentists are offering their expertise as the province ramps up and rolls out COVID-19 vaccinations. The P.E.I. Dental Association says dentists themselves could give the shots. The average dentist gives a dozen or more needles every day to patients, said Dr. Mike Connolly, a dentist in Charlottetown and past president of the P.E.I. Dental … Read more
Many practisting dental hygienists will get their wish this autumn. Dalhousie’s School of Dental Hygiene is offering its Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program on a part-time basis, making it easier for dental hygienists to advance their education while continuing to work. “We’ve known for a while that there are many dental hygienists who would like to study … Read more