From birth, Tyler Baluke was immersed in the dental industry, particularly within the realm of dental labs. His grandfather, Walter Baluke, co-founded Shaw Dental Lab, and his father Duane Baluke founded Baluke Dental Studios. As a third-generation Registered Dental Technologist, Tyler feels that following in his family’s footsteps is a deeply honorable pursuit. His career … Read more
A University at Buffalo professor has received a $400,000 grant to study strategies for repairing damaged teeth. Camila Sabatini, DDS, PhD, is an associate professor of restorative dentistry in the School of Dental Medicine. She will be collaborating with Techung Lee, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and … Read more
Remineralizing toothpaste from Sangi Co., Ltd has been inducted into the U.S. Space Technology Hall of Fame. The product was inspired by NASA technology and contains Medical Hydroxyapatite, an ingredient that prevents tooth decay. The award was announced during the 2024 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs from April 8 to 11. The Space Technology Hall … Read more
Beginning today, May 1, 2024, the 6,500+ oral health care providers that have signed up to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can start treating patients that have been approved for the program. One million seniors have been approved to begin their coverage in this first month and now the application process for … Read more
Gum Health Day 2024, a campaign led by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), is being celebrated worldwide on May 12 to raise awareness of the importance of gum health for overall wellness. This year, with the slogan “Gums rock,” the EFP is primarily targeting young people with its message. Teens and young adults are particularly … Read more
IDEM 2024 had record-breaking success this year from April 19-21 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. There was a 36% increase in attendees from the previous event, with 8,917 people visiting from 74 countries and regions. Over 600 exhibiting brands were present with a record-breaking 44 speakers and 42 sessions and workshops … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is calling for equal treatment for hygienists working in a dental office versus a private hygiene clinic. The fee guide for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) shows that reimbursement rates for private hygienists is significantly less than for hygiene services completed in a dentist’s office, demonstrating a double … Read more
A free mobile dental care program has been announced by the City of Toronto for residents of its long-term care homes, which includes more than 2,600 people. The program will involve Toronto Public Health’s oral health providers utilizing mobile dental vans to provide essential dental services such as preventive care, restorative dentistry and dentures. This … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienist Association (CDHA) is applauding the federal government’s Budget 2024 for expanding the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in rural and remote communities. “The expansion of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program will support dental hygienists in delivering critical oral health care to historically underserved rural and remote … Read more
A new Dental Hygiene program is being introduced at the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to address the shortage happening across the province. Currently there is only one certificate program for dental hygienists in Saskatchewan, which is not enough to supply the demand for hygienists entering the workforce, USask recently reported. … Read more
The reintroduction of fluoride to Calgary’s drinking water has been delayed again, Global News recently shared. Infrastructure upgrades that are under construction at the water treatment plants have had their expected completion date pushed from September to the beginning of 2025. Fluoride was removed from Calgary’s drinking water back in 2011. In November 2021, the … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland recently told CityNews that dental professionals no longer have to sign up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in order to participate. Originally, dentists and independent hygienists had to sign up for the plan through the Sun Life portal that launched in March, which caused much concern. Dentists did not … Read more
The dental surgeon that allowed a prison guard to extract teeth from an inmate in 2020 has now been granted an absolute discharge by a Supreme Court judge. Justice Melanie Del Rizzo found “that although Dr. Louis Bourget violated his position of authority and trust, convicting him of a criminal offence and putting him in … Read more
Okanagan College (OC) is receiving $250,000 from BMO to support their Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) program. This gift will help improve community dental care by allowing more people to become in-demand CDAs. A portion of the donation will given to OC’s dental suite, which is used for training and as a community clinic. The rest … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Dentistry has plans to become “the beacon of dental education” in Canada as they focus on modernization and innovation with major renovations, cutting-edge equipment and program expansions. This renovation project plans to transform the college’s facilities with its $22 million budget by creating a centralized student hub. Plans … Read more
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) is expanding their Physician Practice Enhancement Program (PPEP) to anesthesiologists and those providing family practice anesthesia (FPA) in dental facilities for 2024. This means that those providing sedation and general anesthesia services may be required to complete a practice environment assessment and peer assessment. PPEP is an educational … Read more
April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 4 to 10. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health,” reminding us that taking care of our teeth and gums has an impact on so much more than … Read more
A recently published study is revealing that oral bacteria connected to gum disease could accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice. The research was conducted by a team led by Prof. Gabriel Nussbaum of the Institute of Biomedical and Oral Research at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine. The results were published in Gut, A … Read more
Dentistry, despite being a critical aspect of healthcare, has historically lagged other industries in adopting the latest technologies. While areas like information technology, manufacturing, and even other medical specialties have been quick to embrace advancements like artificial intelligence, digital record keeping and management systems, and big data analytics, dentistry has been relatively conservative. This … Read more
Oral Science confirms its EMS clients will continue to receive support regarding integration and maintenance directly through EMS going forward. In fact, as of March 8 2024, EMS requires that all dental offices who purchased an AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master, AIRFLOW® One or any related products through Oral Science, to contact EMS customer service at +1 … Read more