Nearly one in four Britons have resorted to DIY dentistry during the coronavirus lockdown, new figures reveal. A study of 2,000 adults by the Oral Health Foundation in partnership with Colgate found that 24 per cent of adults had tried to fix their teeth problems at home while 55 per cent of had admitted to neglecting their … Read more
The Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks and other infection control products, today announced the acquisition of European dental distributor Loser & Co GmbH (“Loser & Co”). Loser & Co is a leading, well-respected company that has been distributing a wide array of dental products from leading … Read more
Dentistry remains among the top 10 jobs in America, according to rankings published Jan. 12 by U.S. News & World Report. Dentists are No. 9 on the list of the publication’s 2021 Best Jobs report, with health care jobs dominating the list. The global pandemic has reinforced the need and value of health care professionals, said Antonio … Read more
Coinciding with the 148th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board, where an oral health resolution is on the agenda for adoption by governments, FDI releases Vision 2030: Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All, a timely report that offers a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary roadmap on how to impact health policies and tackle challenges to improve oral health … Read more
The Provincial Government has declared a province-wide state of emergency which includes a stay-at-home order, now in effect. The order requires Ontarians to remain at home, except for essential purposes, to help limit the community spread of COVID-19. The state of emergency and stay-at-home order do not alter the scope of care that dentists can … Read more
Some Alberta family doctors say they’re frustrated their offer to help administer COVID-19 shots have gone unanswered. Dr. Noel Grisdale, who has a practice in Black Diamond, says he’s among many family physicians eager to aid Alberta’s vaccine distribution program. “The frustration from family doctors I’m hearing is that there’s no mention of talking to … Read more
Canada’s dental hygienists will mark National Non-Smoking Week (January 17–23) by urging all Canadians to stop tobacco use for better oral and overall health. Tobacco use has long been recognized as a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and lung and oral cancers. But many Canadians may not realize that, because the harmful chemicals in … Read more
Following a thorough executive search process with Odgers Berndtson Executive Search Firm, the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Adams, MA, MHSc to the position of Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Deborah brings 25 years of experience working in the delivery and the regulation of healthcare … Read more
Curve Dental, a leading provider of cloud-based dental solutions, today announced the release of Curve GRO, Curve’s next-generation patient engagement platform. GRO is one of the only solutions that maintains all patient communication and patient records within a single database. The result — a single platform supported by one vendor to streamline workflows and reduce … Read more
Dental hygienists and other regulated health practitioners may be the province’s answer to expanding its capacity to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta says it’s seeking a ministerial exemption for some hygienists to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. CEO Amie Dowell said they’re only seeking the exemption for hygienists who are trained … Read more
A TikTok trend suggesting that prosthetic teeth can be made out of InstaMorph beads has gone viral — and dentists are not happy. User Gypsy Lou posted a series of videos explaining how she figured out a cheaper version of partial dentures. The TikToker ordered a pack of InstaMorph beads — plastic beads that can … Read more
The Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester has started a new program to address the growing shortage of dentists and dental assistants, something the COVID-19 pandemic is only making worse. The national shortage of health care providers in the oral health industry comes at a time when staying on top of … Read more
Three Key Principles to Starting One Invisalign Case Every Day Let me start by asking a simple question – where do Invisalign patients come from? Expensive marketing campaigns? Social media posts and fancy Facebook lead-generating ads and sales funnels? That poster you hung on your wall and those brochures you placed on your front counter … Read more
Dental materials leader delivers next-level dentistry with an integrated 3D printing solution DMG announced that its complete 3D digital printing solution featuring advanced 3D technology and industry-leading resins is now available. The Company’s complete 3D digital printing solution includes: 3D integrated technology: the 3Demax, a DLP (Digital Light Processing) 3D printer; the 3Dewash cleaning unit; … Read more
Leading research at Newcastle University has been used to shape how dentistry can be carried out safely during the Covid-19 pandemic by mitigating the risks of dental aerosols. It is well known that coronavirus can spread in airborne particles, moving around rooms to infect people, and this has been a major consideration when looking into … Read more
During a time when many things feel out of our control, people have taken stock of their health and are seeking ways to make a meaningful, positive impact – all from the comfort of home. This year, at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Oral-B will highlight its commitment to powering the smallest daily habits, … Read more
The Ford government will enact stricter coronavirus lockdown measures today that may include a second province-wide state of emergency, as it releases new modelling showing severe healthcare system strain is likely on the current path. The projections come as hospitalizations due to the pandemic have increased by roughly 50 per cent in the past two … Read more
With the COVID-19 test positivity rate high still in Manitoba, Winnipeggers are on the fence about whether they should be keeping up with their yearly dental appointments. “I am actually due for an appointment, I think it’s been about a year since my last appointment,” said Winnipeg resident Josie Cosyns. “You know what I honestly feel like … Read more
School of Dental Medicine to provide mentorship, hand skills development, test prep and more To increase enrollment of underrepresented students, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has launched Destination Dental School, an initiative that aims to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for students of color. Destination Dental School is open nationwide to … Read more
To better support distributors and end-users, Shofu Dental Corporation is proud to announce the hiring of new Territory Managers. Jeff Hayes will be representing us in our Georgia/Alabama Territory, and Heather Stamport will be representing us in our South Texas Territory. Both Jeff and Heather have joined Shofu after successful careers serving dental practices from … Read more