In the past, our clients have frequently enquired about claiming tax deductions for car expenses and home office expenses. Let’s review how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect these potential tax deductions for you. If you are not yet incorporated (i.e. operating as a sole proprietor), you are allowed to claim a portion of your car … Read more
The worldwide healthcare sector is advancing on the back of growing incorporation of technologically advanced tools in the sector. The dental segment of healthcare industry is no exception to this. In recent years, majority of dentists across the globe are incorporating advanced technologies such as dental 3D printers to offer superior quality services to their … Read more
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. Its purpose: to empower people with the tools and knowledge to prevent and control oral diseases, which affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. WOHD encourages people to look after their oral health by adopting a good oral hygiene routine and managing risk … Read more
A U.K. dental expert has suggested that frequent tooth brushing could be used as a preventative measure against COVID-19 in a similar vein to hand washing, a claim Canadian experts say is unfounded but may have some truth. Speaking to The Telegraph, Martin Addy, a dentistry professor at the University of Bristol, claimed that the … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life and brought additional stress into the community. It may also be impacting dental health, but the reason has little do with with wearing masks. There is no scientific evidence that the regular wearing of masks causes more tarter and plaque buildup on teeth, despite rumors that say otherwise. “I … Read more
Today, Oral-B announced an initiative to help make better oral health outcomes possible for all. The initiative aims to inspire people across the country to improve their brushing game with the brand’s most innovative and newly launched electric toothbrush, Oral-B iO, and to provide oral health support to individuals and communities in need. To kick … Read more
Now In Its 14th Year, Practice Pink Has Raised More Than $1.7M for Cancer Research, Prevention, and Awareness Efforts Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it will again support nonprofit organizations dedicated to the fight against cancer through its Practice Pink® program. Now in its 14th year, Henry Schein has donated more than … Read more
In honor of the late Robert Genco, DDS, PhD, a longtime professor and prolific researcher in the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine, multinational oral health care company Sunstar Group has donated $1 million to establish a new endowed fund in Genco’s name. It’s a fitting tribute to the 40-plus year partnership Genco spearheaded … Read more
Delayed but never deterred, the Manitoba Dental Association has launched its convention CE program online. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the joint CDA-MDA convention was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The MDA Convention Committee worked diligently to convert the convention from a face-to-face meeting to a virtual one and they have just made the … Read more
Public Health Awareness Campaign to Promote Access to Health Among Underserved Communities, and Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Hot Spots The Henry Schein Cares Foundation (HSCF), in partnership with The UPS Foundation, recently launched ‘Wearing is Caring,’ a public health awareness campaign designed to raise awareness of health care disparities in underserved communities, … Read more
When Alexandre St-Jean was a speed skating dental student, his divergent goals and lifestyles blended into a workable amalgamation. Studying while training and competing is difficult but doable if you want it enough and if logistical and moral support is offered by family, friends, coaches and instructors. Together, they all made it work for him … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan’s (U of S) College of Dentistry has opened a clinic in Prince Albert to provide care to people who might not have access to oral care and dentistry services. The Inclusive Community Care Clinic operates in downtown Prince Albert at the U of S Prince Albert Campus building. The Director of … Read more
ADA introduces reimagined annual meeting during ADA FDC 2020 opening session The American Dental Association invites dentists to meet, play, learn and smile during SmileCon, its reimagined annual meeting scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2021, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The ADA announced the new meeting Oct. 15 during the opening session … Read more
Influenza A Lab Results Come on Heels of Similar Findings of ClōSYS on the COVID-19 Virus, Just as U.S. Gears Up for Uncertain Flu and Cold Season Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the makers of the ClōSYS brand of toothpastes, mouthwashes and oral sprays, announced today that an in vitro laboratory analysis showed that ClōSYS Ultra Sensitive Oral … Read more
Leading DSO ranks 2nd for companies with revenues over $500 million dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental practices, is pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, it has placed on the Growth List – the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. This year, dentalcorp ranked 2nd for companies with over $500mm … Read more
MaxiDent dental practice management software has announced an integration to EasyRx – a universal lab prescription, digital workflow and 3D software platform. This integration allows clinics to make the connection between patient records and EasyRx’s comprehensive lab tracking and management platform, resulting in optimal patient bookings, enhancing the overall patient experience. MaxiDent Software is one … Read more
An ultrasound device developed at the University of Alberta has been shown to help patients who wear braces get faster results and avoid long-term complications, according to recently published studies. “Not only do the teeth move faster, daily use of the device can also prevent the teeth roots from shortening,” said orthodontics professor Tarek El-Bialy. In one … Read more
The clinic is part of the college’s Inclusive Community Outreach program which aims to improve access to care for priority populations in Saskatchewan. The space will be overseen by the dental college’s Director of Inclusive Community Care, Dr. Amrinderbir Singh. “This clinic is not just about improving access to care for northern communities in Saskatchewan, … Read more
99.7% of practices have implemented enhanced infection control procedures; less than 1% of dental professionals report COVID-19 positivity The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) announced today that an article published ahead of print in the Journal of the American Dental Association(JADA) supports the efforts periodontists are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their … Read more
Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report in the U.S. based on data collected in June 2020. The result is far below that of other health professionals in the U.S. In addition, 99 percent of … Read more