Colgate is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE). The CARE Program recognizes a new generation of academic researchers by providing up to $30,000 USD (per project) to support oral health research projects across multiple disciplines. The five junior faculty members chosen to receive this year’s awards are: … Read more
Grace De Souza, an associate professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, wants to raise awareness about the impact of gender-based discrimination on the careers of female scientists, which she says is ubiquitous. Even the language used in reference letters can lead to bias against women, says De Souza, who adds that her eyes were … Read more
University of Pennsylvania study also determines most effective polishing protocol DMG America announced that a new study of dental restorative material polishability completed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is now available on its website. The study, completed by Dr. Yin, Dr. Conejo and Dr. Blatz, evaluated the post-polishing surface roughness and … Read more
Thirteen Canadians being detained in Ethiopia, including a dentist from Olds, have been granted bail. Dr. Jared Ord was one of the volunteers detained while taking part in a two-week expedition with Canadian Humanitarian, a Medicine Hat-based non-profit agency that brings health and dental services to developing countries. Red Deer orthodontist Dr. Ivan Hucal and … Read more
Automate review requests to improve online reputation for your clinic, seamlessly manage your online reviews from across the entire web. Maxim Software Systems has partnered with online reputation management provider, Bluejay Reviews, to automate review requests, making it easier for clinics to boost their online star ratings and seamlessly manage their online reputation. Bluejay Reviews … Read more
Dentists and Physicians Who May Experience Operational, Logistical, or Financial Issues Encouraged to Call 800-999-9729 Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) reminds its customers in Tennessee that the Henry Schein Customer Assistance Hotline is open for dentists and physicians who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of tornado damage. The toll-free number … Read more
November event will provide two days of quality education in all phases of general dentistry Glidewell, a leader in dental education and a technological innovator in restorative dentistry for 50 years, has announced the fourth annual Glidewell Symposium. Scheduled for Nov. 6–7, 2020, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, the event will provide … Read more
The SureSmile 2020 User Conference, which took place from February 27-29, 2020 in San Diego, became a very special digital summit for orthodontists. It set the stage for an exclusive first impression of the new updated version of SureSmile software. This includes many new features that provide even more options for individual treatment planning, giving … Read more
Olds dentist Dr. Jared Ord is one of 13 Canadian aid workers being held in Ethiopia, his wife said Monday. “Yes, he is one of the one’s being held,” said Lindsay Ord said from her Olds home on Monday afternoon. “He is one of the 13 that is being held there. Myself and two of … Read more
The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) reports it has made a formal request to the provincial government to invest $50 million to its dental program for children in support of Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO), which provides care to kids under the age of 17 from low-income families. While 254,000 kids are currently treated by dentists under the program, … Read more
Super Early Bird admission available until March 31. Your chance to save on registration and take advantage of buy 2, get 1 deals for hygienists, staff, dental technicians and guests. The ultimate dental meeting of the year, Dentsply Sirona World 2020, will take place October 1-3 at the all-new Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. … Read more
The American Dental Association has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19. The handout covers strategies for helping prevent the transmission of suspected respiratory disease in the dental health care setting and answers frequently asked questions related to the virus, based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients with an … Read more
Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, professor of oral biology in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, was named the recipient of the 2020 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary Research. The award recognizes outstanding and innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of salivary gland structure, secretion … Read more
A dentist and researcher is working at the University of Saskatchewan to develop a test to detect the corona virus, now known as COVID-19, in saliva. Walter Siqueira, who is also the associate dean of the College of Dentistry, said he is hoping this test will provide a quick way to identify the rapidly spreading … Read more
Following guidance from Singapore’s Ministry of Health and to address the concerns of all stakeholders about holding IDEM in April 2020, Koelnmesse and the Singapore Dental Association, the co-organisers of IDEM 2020, will postpone the event to Friday – Sunday, 19 – 21 June 2020. “The health of all IDEM participants is of great importance … Read more
Flossing is the most skipped routine, eating healthy – the most common health resolution At the end of last year, we explored the oral health status and habits of 376 people in the dedicated survey “Oral Health Summary 2019” on DentaVox. Respondents report rather good oral health, hygiene and lifestyle habits with the last marking improvement in … Read more
A Hamilton man is searching for a new dentist after he says an attempt to help a hygienist use a touch screen ended with him being accused of “hacking.” Shawn Des Jardins said he’s been going to Jackson Square Dental Centre for more than a decade and recently scheduled an appointment for a tooth extraction. As he sat … Read more
Pot users have one more reason to flash those pearly whites. A study published in the January edition of the Cureus Journal of Medical Science, has concluded that specific cannabinoids found in marijuana — namely CBD, CBC, CBN, CBG and CBGA — were better at wiping out colonies of bacteria than Oral B, Colgate and Cannabite … Read more
The controversial re-introduction of fluoride will be delayed 12 months while experts operate a miniature mock-up of the water system to test for possible increased lead levels. The risk of lead leaching is very low, according to a consultant hired by Windsor Utilities Commission. But the 12-month pipe loop study was urged out of an … Read more
For the very first time the International Special Clinic Solutions (ISCS) team at Dentsply Sirona brought to life a major project at a Swiss university. The university dental clinics, the school dental clinic and public dental clinic of the University Center for Dentistry in Basel (UZB) have been brought together in the new building, allowing … Read more