A Winnipeg dental clinic has filed a lawsuit against a former patient over allegedly defamatory online reviews following a June tooth extraction. The reviews, posted on platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Yelp, allegedly contained false statements meant to damage the clinic’s reputation. The legal action, filed in the Court of King’s Bench, seeks damages … Read more
Two groups—the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions (DAMS Inc.)—have submitted a petition urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban mercury-containing dental fillings. Also known as silver fillings or dental amalgam, the material contains approximately 50 per cent mercury by weight. The groups described their … Read more
Gum disease may raise the risk of developing gastric cancer by up to 25 per cent, according to a large-scale study published in BMC Medicine. The research, led by Southeast University’s School of Public Health in China, analysed health data from nearly six million adults in Sweden. It is the first study to use sibling-controlled … Read more
Associations representing oral health professionals continue their push for detailed workforce data, despite earlier attempts to secure the information needed for long-term planning. “At this point, the only data we have is the total number of dental hygienists registered in each province and territory,” said Sylvie Martel, director of dental hygiene practice at the Canadian … Read more
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The mouth is the second most diverse microbial system in the human body after the gut—but researchers at Penn Dental Medicine say it behaves very differently when it comes to long-term health. In a study published July 16 in Microbiome, researchers compared the oral microbiomes of Nigerian children living with HIV, those exposed to the … Read more
DENVER (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders may be losing a tailback but gaining a future dentist. Charlie Offerdahl stood in front of his teammates and coaches on the first day of fall camp Tuesday and announced he’s retiring from football due to a history of concussions. He’s on track to graduate in December and … Read more
An Alberta dentist facing criminal sexual assault charges has received a partial reprieve from the province’s top court, which found his professional college acted “unreasonably harsh” when it cancelled his practice permit, the Edmonton Journal reported. Dr. Shouresh Charkhandeh, 43, was charged in 2024 with four counts of sexual assault and one count of threatening … Read more
A review of 21 studies conducted between 2014 and 2024 suggests that artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL) algorithms, shows strong potential in detecting and predicting early childhood caries (ECC). Published July 26 in Nature, the study found that DL algorithms—models based on complex neural networks that mimic how the human brain detects patterns … Read more
A new University of Michigan study has found that tooth nerves are more than just pain detectors — they also play a protective role that could have major implications for future dental treatments and innovations. “When we consider regenerating a tooth pulp, we need to bring back the nerves.” In a peer-reviewed paper published in … Read more
While sweet drinks and snacks aren’t recommended for children, a new study has found no significant association between their consumption patterns and the development of early childhood caries (ECC) in low-income children under the age of two. Published July 13 in BMC Oral Health, the study followed 127 Medicaid-eligible children from birth at two university-affiliated … Read more
A Halifax judge is expected to rule Nov. 20 on whether retired pediatric dentist Dr. Errol Gaum, 82, is guilty of assaulting four former patients when they were children. The earliest allegation dates back to 1970. Gaum appeared in Halifax provincial court Monday for closing arguments in a trial that began in May. He originally … Read more
As the number of practising dentists has grown, solo practice ownership in Canada has steadily declined. Recent surveys show only about one-third of dentists now operate solo practices, according to the Canadian Dental Association (CDA). More than half report working alongside two or more other dentists, the CDA added. The CDA also outlined the historical … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) announced its support Monday for new U.S. federal legislation requiring evidence-based research to guide oral health policy. “Recently, there has been a growing distrust of credible, time-tested, evidence-based science about the safety and need for water fluoridation programs,” said Dr. Brett Kessler, president of the ADA. The ADA also praised … Read more
Engineers have developed a novel method to deliver vaccines without needles — using dental floss. In a study published July 22 in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers showed that vaccine-laced floss can deliver therapeutics through the junctional epithelium, a thin, porous tissue where the gums attach to the teeth, also known as the base of the … Read more
In today’s clinical environment, time-saving tools that also deliver top-tier performance are worth their weight in gold. CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2, the latest universal adhesive from Kuraray Noritake Dental, is one such product. Developed to meet the modern dentist’s need for simplicity, strength, and speed, this advanced adhesive is the latest development in a … Read more
Drawing data from 7,633 children in Bristol, England, a recently published study shows that childhood abuse can increase the risk of developing caries in children ages 7 to 10. “This knowledge can help dentists identify vulnerable children or families during routine dental visits,” the researchers wrote in their paper, published in the Journal of Dentistry. … Read more
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping diagnostics in dentistry, but researchers at UT Health San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are now exploring how AI could help evaluate and optimize dental composite materials. Their goal: to develop machine learning models that can accurately predict how commercially available dental composites—used in fillings … Read more
New York-based healthcare investment firm OrbiMed has invested a total of $85 million in Swiss company vVARDIS, known for its drill-free treatment for early tooth decay, the companies said in a recent statement. OrbiMed announced the closing of a $50 million funding round, adding to an initial $35 million investment made in February 2025. “After … Read more
Drawing on his interdisciplinary work in dental anatomy, geometry and human evolution, London-based dental surgeon Dr. Rory Mac Sweeney has proposed a new interpretation of the geometry behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man. Historians and mathematicians have long debated the meaning of the famous sketch, including why da Vinci drew the man inside both a … Read more