Recent media reports suggest some health care workers are being screened as “positive” and, as a result, cannot access health care services immediately. Note that the Government of Ontario has updated its screening tool. Question 3 now reads: Has the person tested positive for COVID-19 or had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 … Read more
Dental offices in Ontario were allowed to begin reopening at the end of May, but Jain Dental Care in Guelph held off. “As dental offices, we’ve always had the strictest infection prevention protocols to begin with, but we have to remember we’re in a pandemic right now,” said Dr. Maneesh Jain, the owner of Jain … Read more
Oral Science is happy to present X-PUR Opti-Rinse Plus, a new enhanced version of the #1 high strength sodium fluoride home-care rinse recommended by Canadian dental professionals. X-PUR Opti-Rinse Plus has three main enhancements. #1: A New Patented and Highly Effective Formulation With Citrox® Targeting Gingivitis, Caries and Xerostomia X-PUR Opti-Rinse Plus includes a new … Read more
We would like to provide you with an update on changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The following changes are based on the government’s legislation on July 21, 2020: WHAT CHANGES WERE ANNOUNCED? EFFECTIVE JULY 5, 2020, CEWS WILL NOW BE SPLIT INTO TWO COMPONENTS. 1) Base Subsidy – Up to 60% of … Read more
Following the success of the EQUIA® restorative system introduced in 2007, GC made the next big leap with EQUIA Forte®. A two-year multicenter clinical study confirms EQUIA Forte® is a suitable material for medium to large Class II restorations. In 2015, EQUIA Forte® (glass hybrid restorative material) was launched and a 5-year clinical study was … Read more
The Glass Hybrid technology represents the next big leap in restorative dentistry. EQUIA Forte® follows the hugely successful EQUIA® restorative system which was launched in 2007. A long-term multicenter study was initiated in 2015 to assess the clinical performance of EQUIA Forte® compared to a nanohybrid composite resin (Tetric EvoCeram®, Ivoclar Vivadent) in medium to … Read more
A history of gum disease appeared associated with significantly elevated risks for two types of gastrointestinal cancer, according to prospective study results published in Gut. Multivariable analyses showed individuals with periodontal disease were 43% more likely to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma and 52% more likely to develop gastric adenocarcinoma. A history of gum disease appeared associated with significantly … Read more
Cambrian College’s annual Walk For a Smile event has resulted in a $18,746 donation for oral health care to be provided by the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics (SDNPC). The donation is to allow access to oral health for those in the community who are financially challenged. “The students in our Dental Hygiene and Dental … Read more
The next evolution of the CS 8100 and CS 8100 3D families is here. The Evo Editions are compact, yet powerful, panoramic and CBCT versions of the systems that general practitioners and specialists alike have come to rely on, now with advanced software updates that provide enhanced images and new tools for more confident diagnoses. … Read more
A B.C. family is outraged after their dental office told them it would charge extra to treat their son with autism. ”I don’t think preying on special needs families is fair,” David Kun told Global News. An Abbotsford dentist is demanding David and Katie Kun pay a $137 “behaviour management fee” for future appointments for … Read more
Dr. Walter L. Siqueira, along with Dr. Francisco Otero-Cagide and Christine Downing have been awarded a SHRF grant in the amount of $120,000 to study a novel way of diagnosing periodontal disease activity, which is an area that continues to elude the dental profession. Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, damages gums and bone supporting … Read more
April Baldwin may not have any teeth at the moment, but she has more than enough reason to smile, after an anonymous donation covered the cost of dentures she badly needed but could barely afford. The 37-year-old from St. John’s has spent the last four to five years in pain from gum disease that continually saw her back … Read more
Thanks to a generous donation, the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics office on Larch Street is one step closer to opening a free dental clinic. Executive director Jennifer Clement said the clinic will be for those who don’t have health insurance or transportation. With the office now located right downtown it will be more accessible … Read more
“SHRF’s investment in our growing community of outstanding researchers is advancing health care in Saskatchewan and developing innovative solutions for global health challenges, including mental health and addictions,” said USask Vice-President Research Karen Chad. The funding will assist the researchers in establishing health research programs in the province, and in achieving the productivity needed to … Read more
Residents whose smiles rely on the local health unit’s dental clinic will once again have access to routine oral care following a four-month shut down of the program’s non-essential services. Starting this week, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s dental office will begin serving patients, starting with a backlog of 1,500 rescheduled appointments that were supposed … Read more
DENTIST ONLINE, a brand new teledentistry platform, has launched today, heralding a new virtual health experience in Canada. Offering turn-key solutions for a variety of dental needs, Dentist Online features independent dentists and oral experts from 96 clinics across the country, including denturists and dental specialists such as Orthodontists, Oral and Maxiofacial Surgeons, Periodontists and … Read more
Patient Communication and Web Marketing Solutions Help Canadian Dental Teams Find New Patients and Enhance the Patience Experience Henry Schein One, a joint venture of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), announced the expansion of its practice marketing and communications solutions to dental professionals in Canada. As dental practices begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more
Radic8 Devices Can Help Improve Indoor Infection Control in Dental Practices Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Radic8, a UK-based manufacturer of air purifier systems, to distribute their devices in the U.S. and Canada.* The Radic8 ViruskillerTM is currently being marketed under the U.S. Food and … Read more
CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY (CEWS) WHAT ARE THE CHANGES? CEWS will be extended until December 2020. Previously the CEWS was expected to end on August 29th, 2020. HOW DOES THIS IMPACT YOU? You may be eligible to receive a reimbursement of 75% of wages up to $847 per week for each staff member until December … Read more
There are very few people who actually enjoy going to the dentist. But for low-income seniors who can’t afford essential dental care, going to a dentist can change their life. “Not many people can say they’ve been uplifted by a dental appointment,” said Keddone Dias, executive director of LAMP Community Health Centre, a non-profit charitable … Read more