The Academy of General Dentistry Announces Ontario Fellowship Recipient

The AGD Fellowship Award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality dental care by remaining current in their profession. To earn this prestigious honor, Dr. Gravel completed a minimum of 500 hours of dental continuing education, passed a comprehensive written exam in Charlotte, North Carolina, and fulfilled a minimum of three … Read more

MouthWatch Bringing New Teledentistry System for Hygienists

MouthWatch has created the world’s first all-in-one, fully integrated teledentistry system, making it easy for dental hygienists to reach communities outside of dental offices to improve oral health screenings and dental triage without major investment in hardware, software development, or training. According to company founder and CEO Brant Herman: “TeleDent™ works as a standalone platform … Read more

3,000 Memphis Patients at Risk of Hepatitis and HIV

An ongoing investigation in to a Memphis area dentist by the Shelby County Health Department continues to reveal unsettling details. Dr. Alfred Brown’s SPT Dental Clinic was closed by the SCHD on July 1 after officials discovered unsanitary conditions. The investigation identified breaches in infection control which may have put patients at risk for Hepatitis … Read more