Chester J. Gary, DDS, JD, clinical assistant professor of restorative dentistry in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, received the second and third place 2020 William J. Gies Editorial Award from the American Association of Dental Editors & Journalists and the American Dental Education Association’s ADEAGies Foundation. The Gies Editorial Award honors the … Read more
Dr. Jessica Yu Hsuan Hung has been selected as the first recipient of the Dr. Gary Glassman Endodontic Achievement Award. Established in 2019, this endowment fund was created to honour dentalcorp Chief Dental Officer Dr. Gary Glassman for his lifelong commitment to dentistry and to recognize and support graduating dental students at the University of … Read more
Oral Science would like to kindly remind Canadian dental professionals that Cetacaine® Liquid is available now and ready to be shipped, exclusively through Oral Science. Cetacaine® is a topical non-injectable anesthetic made of a combination between benzocaine (quick onset within 30 seconds), butamben (numbing agent) and tetracaine hydrochloride (longer lasting action, up to 60 minutes), … Read more
Dr. Pirjo Friedman hasn’t travelled to see her dental clients in smaller N.W.T. communities since March when she was in Łutselk’e, N.W.T. “We had two more patients to see but yet, we were not allowed to continue … Obviously I have worried about all of those patients,” said Freidman, a dentist with Adam Dental Clinic in Yellowknife. … Read more
The research team has patented one prebiotic compound and several probiotics with the identified molecules and bacteria. The results, published in the journals “Scientific Reports” and “Frontiers in Microbiology,” confirm that nitrate is a factor that stimulates oral and cardiovascular health València (03.11.2020). The Oral Microbiome Research Group of the Foundation for the Promotion of … Read more
Nobel Biocare and DOCERAM Medical Ceramics are combining their strengths to offer more high-quality restorative solutions, and with ease and flexibility for customers in mind. Nobel Biocare is a worldwide pioneer in innovative implant-based treatment solutions, including the NobelProcera® service for individualized restorations. DOCERAM Medical Ceramics is an internationally recognized dental ceramics manufacturer with the … Read more
Simon Sinek is Back at Dentsply Sirona World! Known for his Top 3 ranking TED Talk of all time, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”, this is sure to be an inspiring session you don’t want to miss. Find out more! See more of the latest dentistry news here!
Evan Loeb, a Métis student who recently graduated from the University of Winnipeg (U of W) with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, is finding ways to improve oral health in Indigenous communities. Loeb has been involved in the Métis and Indigenous community for four years now. While he was in U of W, he … Read more
With Public Health and OHS inspections increasing due to COVID-19 tracing requirements, our IPAC expert, Sonia Gracias, has identified 10 key questions dental offices should be focused on to ensure they are prepared in the event of an audit. They are: 1. Do you have an effective Failed Biological Indicator Policy and Patient Tracking Method? … Read more
Sunstar Americas, Inc. is recalling five lots of its prescription anti-gingivitis oral rinse, GUM Paroex, after testing by the company revealed the presence of Burkholderia lata. Burkholderia lata is a multi-drug-resistant bacteria that has a high potential to cause serious respiratory and other infections in patients with underlying illnesses, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic granulomatous disease, … Read more
A collaboration between the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), the Aquarium du Québec and Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Three-dimensional printing is opening up new possibilities, and animals are benefiting from this, as demonstrated by a procedure performed on a walrus from the Aquarium du Québec. Thanks to this technology, a four-year-old female … Read more
Dentsply Sirona presented the latest generation of its intraoral scanners at the beginning of last year: Primescan enables users to take a digital impression of the entire jaw with outstanding accuracy. This has been demonstrated by several international studies that support the extensive positive feedback on Primescan from various dental practices with clear scientific data. … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. today announced its exclusive distribution agreement with Carrizo Dental, a leading Córdoba-based distributor of dental supplies and equipment, to distribute the company’s Henry Schein-brand product portfolio to dental professionals throughout Argentina. As a result, dental practitioners operating in Argentina will have a local sales channel to purchase Henry Schein-brand products, helping to … Read more
The Ontario Dental Association is warning residents to watch what they eat this Halloween. They say that many treats can lead to cavities and other dental related issues. “There may not be as much trick or treating going on this October, but cavities are always up for a Halloween party and millions of candies, chocolates … Read more
Effectively differentiating and identifying COVID-19 symptoms among team members and staff is a key element of managing risk in your practice as we move into cold and flu season. Originally presented by Dr. Walter Heidary during our Oct. 6 Town Hall, Transitions is pleased to provide a reference chart to help you keep your team … Read more
NYU study is first to describe rates of physical, verbal, and reputational aggression by patients toward practicing dentists Roughly half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the past year, and nearly one in four endured physical aggression, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. … Read more
G-ænial™ Universal Injectable is GC’s strongest direct restorative ever*, and now available in unitip delivery! This innovative material is highly filled and stronger than many traditional paste composites. Thanks to its highly thixotropic viscosity, it adapts very well to the cavity walls and margins and fills any void or undercut, yet is able to retain … Read more
The pandemic may make your next visit to the dentist a little more expensive with a surcharge added to your bill to cover the cost of masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment. The Ontario Dental Association says its giving members the option of charging patients between $8 and $18 per appointment to help defray … Read more
The British dental industry is facing an impending recruitment “crisis”, with Brexit uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic choking the supply of overseas dentists to the UK, the industry’s trade body has warned. The industry has told MPs that uncertainty over the UK’s new immigration system and the long-term validity of European Economic Area (EEA) qualifications … Read more
Scientists in Washington state have discovered the first nest of so-called murder hornets in the United States and plan to wipe it out Saturday to protect native honeybees, officials said. The process of how scientists discovered the nest was equally surprising, and involved attaching radio trackers to hornets with dental floss. Spokane is a six … Read more