Henry Schein and the International College of Dentists’ (ICD) Global Visionary Fund (GVF) have once again joined together to support the oral health of children. This time, products were donated to the Fleur de Vie’s health awareness and education initiative during their back to school program. From September to December 2018, more than 400 grammar … Read more
SciCan is proud to announce the VistaCool 3 Direct-to-Drain Thermal Reduction System for Autoclave Wastewater, created by Vista Research Group. The innovative design of the new VistaCool 3 provides all the same benefits as its predecessors, while occupying less space. With its mounting clips and pressurized drain line VistaCool 3 can be installed vertically or … Read more
To support their ongoing growth in the dental and medical field, Panthera Dental will soon have new headquarters. This $20.6 million investment will quadruple current production capacity and create 150 new jobs over the next five years. The new headquarters will be in a new industrial & innovation park in Quebec City, Canada. Combining well-being … Read more
Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE:CMD) announced today that it has acquired Vista Research Group, LLC. (“Vista Research Group”), a company that provides a complete line of innovative water treatment, purification and management solutions for the dental industry. The total purchase price was approximately $10.5 million in cash consideration, consisting of $7 million in an upfront payment … Read more
Visitors to the IDS 2019 can look forward to an imaginative and exciting program from Dentsply Sirona. Numerous product presentations, hands-on courses and an “innovation corner” all provide a platform for in-depth exchanges. “Our products are innovative thanks to our customers,” explained Don Casey, CEO at Dentsply Sirona. “Our ideas are often inspired by conversations … Read more
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to support our second annual competition to recognize dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across Canada. Championed by your oral health defender CDHA and sponsored by Sensodyne®, we’re looking for the heroes in your community who fly to the rescue of clients everywhere, leap oral … Read more
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, dental hygienists urge everyone to think carefully before using cannabis, given its negative impact on oral health. “Cannabis use has many side effects that can … Read more
After a period of lengthy development, CPAC Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the February 2019 rollout of their new RapidHeat™ Pro11 High-Capacity Tabletop Sterilizer. With over 700% (7 times) more capacity than its COX RapidHeat™ predecessor, the Pro11 has the industry’s fastest “complete” cycle turnaround. Unlike steam sterilization there is no FDA required drying … Read more
A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- and grease-proof substances that have been linked with numerous health problems. The findings provide new insight into how these chemicals end up in people’s bodies and how consumers can limit … Read more
A combination of an in-office gel and a take-home rinse, this system is designed to protect the investment made by both doctor and patient The active ingredients activated chlorine dioxide, xylitol, and aloe kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, biofilm, and VSCs without harmful side effects and help tissue heal properly The in-office gel offers a slower … Read more
A year after the death of a young Arizona boy following a dental procedure, a lawsuit is taking aim at everyone involved with the operation. Zion Gastelum, 2, passed away four days after a visit to a Kool Smiles dental clinic in Yuma on December 16, 2017 . “Everybody just is broken,” said Zion’s mother, Veronica Gastelum. “No, … Read more
Bioactive Dental Materials Today’s patients seek treatments that are not only aesthetic but also innocuous, healing and have beneficial influence on their overall health. Over the past several decades, dentistry has been seeing a shift from reactive treatments of dental disease to preventive and conservative models with bioactive technologies. This includes biomimetic materials that encourage … Read more
Lots of people avoid going to the dentist. For some, it’s to avoid a potentially painful procedure but for many it’s because of the cost. Without insurance, the cost of procedures can quickly exceed $1,000. Regina dentist Blake Mitchell is hoping to offer a more affordable option with a new clinic he’ll be opening, Simpli … Read more
dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental practices, announced today it would be opening its doors to patients and staff left stranded after a series of Core Dental Group clinics in Edmonton suddenly shut down. These recent closures have had a significant impact on former patients and staff, with patients unsure of where they will continue … Read more
For many Manitobans, getting a terrible toothache can mean a trip to the hospital, but that could be changing if the Manitoba Dental Association has its way. Association president Dr. Cory Sul says too many people are ending up in hospital emergency rooms due to dental issues that could be solved with a trip to the … Read more
Oral hygiene among children and adults with severe hemophilia is poorer than in healthy controls, a single-center study suggests. The study, “Oral hygiene and dentition status in children and adults with hemophilia: A case–control study,” was published in the journal Special Care Dentistry. Dental care is a health concern often neglected by patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders due … Read more
GC Corporation, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of professional oral care products (GC), is proud to announce that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled in its favor in Inv. No. 337-TA-1050, finding that the importation and sale of GC’s Initial® LiSi Press lithium disilicate ingots does not violate Section 337 of the … Read more
A string of dental offices have suddenly shut down after falling behind on rent, leaving staff without pay and patients frustrated. When Katie Burns arrived at the Core Dental Group Brintnell office on Monday, she found the clinic closed. “I was very panicked as to, who do I call, what do I do, how do … Read more
With another year down it’s time to look back and see what headlines you stopped scrolling for. There was no shortage of hot topics (think sterilization and oral/systemic health) to keep our website and newsletter active every week. 2018 was a busy year for Oral Health Group – we began our new Data Driven Dentistry … Read more
Patients who recently had services performed at a Burien dental office are being advised to get tested for Hepatitis and HIV after issues were discovered with the clinic’s sterilization practices. After a complaint, health officials conducted an inspection of the George M. Davis Dental clinic in August, which revealed multiple infection control problems, “including the … Read more