Arm & Hammer toothpaste maker Church & Dwight said on Monday it would buy privately held Water Pik, which makes oral hygiene products and shower heads, for about $1 billion in cash. Fort Collins, Colorado-based Water Pik makes items in the oral health space including flossers and electric toothbrushes. Its namesake product, the Water Pik Water Flosser, … Read more
There’s still no word on when a Guelph dental clinic closed for the past three weeks due to sterilization issues will reopen – and now it’s facing a legal challenge as well. The Eramosa Road practice known as both Guelph Dental Associates and Growing Smiles has been closed since late June. A public health inspector … Read more
I just returned from the Grand Prix Formula 1 held in Montreal this past weekend. It was a fabulous event and one of the best highlights occurred when the crowd got to watch the talented, 18-year-old Canadian driver, Lance Stroll do his magic. He started in 17th place and finished in 9th to the appreciative … Read more
Klausz Dental Laboratories has been proudly serving the Ontario dental community for half a century! From our family’s humble beginnings of fabricating gold crowns with acrylic facings, to providing some of the most advanced all ceramic restorations, dental orthotics, and sleep apnea appliances, one thing is certain: we’ve grown by always listening to our clients … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive is proud to announce the launch of an online faculty development program tailored to educators looking to start a research career. The program, entitled “Foundations of Conducting Clinical Research” was developed in partnership with the Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL) and designed for faculty who wish to improve their understanding of research processes and … Read more
Question My new dentist gave me 22 X-rays yesterday (bite-wing and full mouth) plus a panoramic. He says he does this to all patients. This seemed ridiculously unnecessary and dangerous. Could you give me info on this? To view the answer, click here for more. It’s a common concern for patients – read another Q&A … Read more
Between October 13 – 15, participants around the country will help survivors of domestic and sexual violence receive life-changing smile restorations by participating in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Virtual Race for Smiles. Race for Smiles participants choose to participate in a physical activity like running, biking or yoga while wearing … Read more
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine faculty members Frank Scannapieco and Peter Bradford have been named 2017 fellows of prestigious academic societies in the fields of dental research and pharmacology. Frank Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, chair and professor in the Department of Oral Biology in the UB School of Dental Medicine, was named a fellow … Read more
An oral health charity said parents and schools should be aware of the problem, which can also affect adults who are stressed and anxious. Teeth-grinding can lead to headaches, worn-down teeth and disrupted sleep – and it appears to be on the rise, experts say. The sound of grinding has been compared to the noise … Read more
It demonstrates airway and breathing complications, comes with a host of cardiac and circulation features, offers IV and intraosseous access, can respond to medical interventions — from nasotracheal intubation to surgical cricothyrotomy — and it talks back and is completely wireless. It’s the SimMan — and this August at CDA Presents The Art and Science of … Read more
The World Health Organization has warned that cases of untreatable, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea are on the rise due to unsafe oral sex and a decline in condom use. Data from 77 countries showed that when someone contracts the common sexually-transmitted infection — which infects roughly 78 million people each year — it is now “much harder, … Read more
Cantel Medical Corporation subsidiary, Crosstex International, Inc., today announced the retirement of Andrew Whitehead, effective August 1, 2017. Whitehead’s decision to retire will bring to an end a phenomenal 20-year career of continuous service with the Company. Whitehead will transition to a part-time consultant role where he will continue to focus on the Company’s efforts … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, will hold its ninth bi-annual Dentrix Business of Dentistry Conference from August 17-19, 2017 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day event will deliver advanced software and management training for … Read more
Launched in 2011, dentalcorp has grown to be Canada’s largest network of dental clinics. With over 220 locations, 4,000 team members and serving 2 million Canadians each year, dentalcorp is proud to support dental practitioners, and their teams, in delivering optimal patient care. dentalcorp is focused on acquiring and partnering with leading, growth-oriented general and … Read more
Kennedy Professional Educational Seminars (KPES) offers luxurious CE vacations for the dental professional. Focused on providing excellent Dental C.E. in a relaxed holiday setting, vacation packages are perfectly & meticulously planned with assistance from our Travel Partners, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT). To ensure that travelers are provided an incredibly luxurious & worry-free vacation, each tour is … Read more
Many procedures we perform in dentistry that involve children often require us to prepare the child verbally and mentally in order to be successful. Much like explaining a handpiece or instruments we use, here are some helpful tips that work very well when taking dental digital X-rays on a child. I like to refer to … Read more
Welcome to YOUR June Top Picks! Each month we find out what YOU have been viewing, reading and watching the most. If you’re looking for a little throwback, check out the ODA ASM150 Overview video – it’s a must-see, even if you missed the event. Our blog of the month discusses a delicate, but crucial … Read more
According to a latest study published last Friday in the Journal Pediatrics, children who are breastfed for over two years are more likely to develop caries or cavities. For the study the researchers looked at breastfeeding behaviors and sugar consumption among 1,129 children in Pelotas, Brazil born in 2004. The community has a public fluoridated water … Read more
Dentists working for corporate clinics and health insurers are being incentivised to churn through patients and administer so-called “drill and fill” dentistry, according to industry insiders. And some dentists say the situation is leading to unnecessary dental work, or over-servicing. Kyle Mervin, a dentist from the NSW Central Coast, told Background Briefing that five years … Read more
Patients at a Guelph dental practice are being urged to get tested for HIV and other serious infections over concerns some dental instruments at the clinic were not being sterilized properly. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced Friday that they were sending letters to those who were patients of Guelph Dental Associates between Jan. 21, 2015 and June … Read more