Nobio Ltd., developer of embedded, long-acting antimicrobial particle technology, today announced the closing of a $3.6 million investment by aMoon Fund and Dr. Ole Jensen. The proprietary, non-soluble Nobio particles feature high anti-microbial activity that does not involve chemical interaction with the microorganisms nor release of any substance, and are designed to have non-toxic and … Read more
GC Corporation, one of the world’s premiere manufacturers of professional oral care products, can now confirm that the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the United States International Trade Commission has issued an initial determination in favor of both GC and its subsidiary GC America in Investigation No. 337-TA-1050. While the full ruling remains confidential until … Read more
Hu-Friedy, the global leader in dental instrument manufacturing and infection prevention solutions, today announced the release of a new eBook designed to provide dental professionals with practical and actionable advice on improving practice efficiency, creating high-performing dental teams and establishing a safe and contemporary approach to infection prevention. The eBook, entitled “Practice Efficiency Playbook,” focuses on … Read more
The Quebec government will force dentists to stay in the public system after they threatened to leave and not provide free services to children under 10 and those who receive social assistance. This comes after a day of dueling between the two sides as dental surgeons followed through on threats Thursday morning, withdrawing from the … Read more
The Nova Scotia government has quickly reversed a decision earlier this month that removed a type of dental cleaning coverage from thousands of families with young children. On July 12, the Department of Health and Wellness sent out an update to dentists saying it was immediately removing MSI coverage for “minor scaling” and polishing for children under the age … Read more
At the 96th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the IADR Pan European Regional (PER) Congress, David Wong, University of California, Los Angeles, USA along with Roger Alexander, Pacific Northwest Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA, hosted the symposium “Saliva Extracellular RNA: New Horizon in Dental, Oral and … Read more
Parenting can sometimes feel like an uphill marathon, particularly when it comes to enforcing proper oral care habits with your child. According to a recent national survey from Delta Dental, parents are more likely to say getting their child to floss regularly (45 percent) or brush their teeth (37 percent) is challenging than they are … Read more
In a move that could leave thousands of Quebecers without access to dental care, dentists are threatening to pull out of the public health system amid tense and longstanding contract negotiations with the province. Serge Langlois, the president of Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ), is asking for Premier Philippe Couillard to step in and … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) believes in working with dental industry leaders to advance both the dental hygiene profession and the oral health of Canadians. The association recognizes the role that these global frontrunners in innovative oral health care products play in building a stronger awareness of the profession and promoting the importance of … Read more
“There wasn’t really much of a debate tonight,” said Sherry Bondy, moments after Essex town council voted against putting fluoride back in their drinking water. It was a unanimous vote which differs from the stance of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit — both cite fluoride as a safe and … Read more
Editor’s Note: This isn’t the type of news we would normally share on our website, but with the recent opioid crisis it’s an interesting case to look at. The star’s mother is suggesting medication prescribed after a dental procedure triggered addictive habits. The idea of a developing addiction is discussed when it comes to prescription … Read more
The Alberta Dental Association and College will hold a hearing next month to consider possible sanctions against Dr. William Mather. Mather is facing five charges related to unprofessional conduct involving eight patients, including Amber Athwal. In September 2016, Athwal — who was four at the time — was rushed to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton after undergoing a … Read more
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, is now accepting applications for the Dr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program. Named in the memory of Dr. Seidner, a laser dentistry pioneer who also served as ALD president … Read more
Dentsply Sirona Lab, with its dedicated focus on dental technology, held its first ever GLEN meeting from July 9th-11th in Frankfurt, Germany to offer the possibility for networking and exchange between lab experts. Around 50 Key Opinion Leaders from almost 20 different countries came together for this peer-to-peer exchange to discuss current topics as well … Read more
As part of a settlement agreement, the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. has apologized to a Victoria dentist over how it handled her complaint into allegations of sexually inappropriate comments made to her by the college’s former registrar. The college has also apologized for issuing a misleading response to an online review that Rachel … Read more
The Heroic Dentistry series celebrates oral health care providers who, like PULPDENT founder Dr. Harold Berk, have made it their mission to save teeth and help patients live in comfort and smile with confidence. Rachel has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and was referred to me for comprehensive dental care. She has acute anxiety around … Read more
A dentist who visits Yukon communities to provide service was recently forced to use his drill on himself. According to another dentist — Helmut Schoener, who lives in Dawson City — it’s because bureaucratic rules prevented him from stepping in to help the ailing doctor. Schoener said Dr. Chris Wisniewski had a toothache while working in Dawson a few weeks ago. Schoener is retired, … Read more
A team of scientists from The Forsyth Institute, a global leader in oral health research, in collaboration with the NIH-funded Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), has published the results of a new study indicating that differences in the mouth bacteria of youth born with HIV may increase their risk of cavities. The researchers found that … Read more
Governor Doug Ducey is demanding immediate answers and action from Arizona’s Dental Board after an ABC15 investigation revealed a Valley dentist obtained a general anesthesia permit using documents multiple people and organizations said are fake and fraudulent. In a letter sent Monday, Ducey directed the board’s executive director, Elaine Hugunin, to respond to his questions … Read more
From an impressive field of 818 deserving nominees, representing every province and territory in Canada, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to reveal the winner of its inaugural dental hygiene superhero competition. This remarkable field of nominees was narrowed to 21 finalists and evaluated by a panel of judges who selected Donna Lee … Read more