Hazmat crews were seen entering a dental clinic in downtown Ottawa on Thursday to respond to reports of sudden illness. Ottawa firefighters, paramedics and police were called to O’Connor Dental Health at 99 Bank St. on Thursday morning after two clients reported symptoms of vomiting, a burning sensation in their eyes and smelling varsol, a … Read more
Dentsply Sirona, the Dental Solutions Company, has hired Lisa Yankie as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Communications (CHRO). She is based at the Company’s headquarters in Charlotte. “On behalf of the entire management team, I am very happy that Lisa has joined our team. Lisa brings with her long-standing global HR experiences … Read more
A class action lawsuit alleging that a Florida dental practice sent unsolicited text messages in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Jan. 6. The lawsuit alleges that the practice, TLC Dental-Hollywood, sent texts to plaintiff Adriana Hill and others using an automatic dialing system without … Read more
A mother whose tooth started crumbling as a result of chemotherapy has started a campaign for free dental care for cancer patients. Michele Solak-Edwards, 56, was ‘completely floored’ after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and had to undergo extensive treatment, affecting her teeth. In the end she had to give up her job … Read more
Each week, Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky sees patients with complex dental issues, teaches, and engages in groundbreaking research that is being written up in medical journals. He barely has time to notice that he will turn 90 on Feb. 23. Gornitsky is director of dental research at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH), with which he has … Read more
For the past eight years Golden optometrist Dr. Rebecca Kolbenson has been travelling to remote parts of the world to provide optometry services for those in need. This year, Kolbenson will be travelling to the northern Indian state of Sarurpur Kalan to volunteer at the Maya Devi Hospital with her husband Dr. Shane Van Biezen, … Read more
Dr. John Perry stood in a hallway in the Dentistry Building where graduating class photos line the walls. He motioned with his hand to show that every student pictured since 1985 he had taught. “The vast majority of dentists and dental hygienists in Manitoba know me as being one of their instructors,” the associate professor … Read more
Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada On this, the 10th Bell Let’s Talk Day, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) congratulates Bell Canada for its visionary leadership on mental health and urges everyone across the country to join this game-changing annual conversation. Over the past decade, Bell Let’s Talk has made major strides in … Read more
Nine-year-old Markus Uy and 12-year-old Nicole Kot were anxiously waiting to have cavities filled at Tam Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Vancouver. It wasn’t their first time there but it was the first time they were going to have dental work without numbing. They both recalled the last time they had cavities filled, involving needles … Read more
An elementary school in Jackson received a new water filtration system to promote that water is cool at school. The Delta Dental Foundation and MESSA were behind the installation of the system, along with a bottle filling station at Northeast Elementary in Jackson. “We are thrilled to have this investment from the Delta Dental Foundation … Read more
A Montreal dentist has been banned from practising for two years after he was found guilty of sexual misconduct by the disciplinary council of the Ordre des Dentistes du Québec. Last February, that disciplinary council concluded Nareg Apelian had repeatedly touched a former patient’s breasts during treatment. His suspension went into effect last November. “I’m disappointed that … Read more
The Dental Industry of Canada (DIAC) is pleased to announce the launch of its 24th Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. This is the primary vehicle for Canadian dental clinicians and specialists to let dental manufacturers, dealers, laboratories and service companies know your opinions on key dental topics along with how they can serve you and … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) announced today that Robert Quashie has been promoted to senior vice president of operations. In his new role, Quashie will manage the team that’s responsible for advancing the growth, sustainability and capacity of the ADA’s new strategic plan. He most recently served as vice president, business operations and strategy. “I’m … Read more
Closes $2.3M of Financing for Novel Oral Hygiene Technology and Becomes the First Ever Investment for the Newly Established AAO Innovation Fund PhotoDynamic, Inc. has secured investment funding from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), completing a series of successful financing rounds totaling CAD$2.3M. The Halifax-based company has developed a patented light-activated antimicrobial oral hygiene … Read more
Rapid Dose Therapeutics (RDT) is going back to school. The Ontario-based company has partnered with McMaster University — and secured a $540,000 grant from the Canadian government — to advance its drug delivery system by developing “novel biopolymer compositions” that facilitate the absorption of cannabis and other medications through oral dissolvable thin films. “RDT is … Read more
CEREC takes another big step forward with the introduction of CEREC Primemill, a brand-new grinding and milling unit from Dentsply Sirona. Fabricating chairside restorations is about to get easier and significantly faster. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, a wide range of restorations can now be manufactured with more speed and outstanding results. Together with CEREC Primescan … Read more
Seventy-five years ago, on Jan. 25, 1945, public health officials began an experiment in Grand Rapids, Mich., to prevent the pain, misery, and cost of tooth decay: adjusting the level of fluoride in drinking water. Cavity rates plunged with fluoridation. Today, 211 million Americans have access to fluoridated water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hailed … Read more
St. John’s dentist Francis McCarthy is back at work Thursday after a long stretch without seeing patients. Those who are coming to his Water Street practice on Day 7 of a blizzard-caused state of emergency were “biting at the bit, so to speak, to come in,” McCarthy told CBC News on Thursday. “People have been … Read more
Brace yourself. Orthodontist Yuki Miyajima believes that Japanese have long been too tolerant of the sometimes crooked ways of teeth. The good news? He says more and more Japanese are seeking out that winning smile achieved by straightening up — and can improve their health and even English pronunciation by doing so. Miyajima, 39, who … Read more
The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 160 children around the world has an autism spectrum disorder. Autism is a condition related to the development of the brain and is usually noticeable by the time a child is three years old. Statistics aren’t available for any African country, so researchers like me in South Africa are using international … Read more