P.E.I. dentists are speaking out about the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and the problems it is causing for dentists. CBC recently shared that nearly 90% of P.E.I. dentists do not plan to sign up for the program. The main problem the Dental Association of P.E.I. spoke out about is that the federal government has … Read more
Freida Platt, a woman from Wigan, is thankful for her dentist in regards to her recent skin cancer diagnosis. The BBC recently shared this story, demonstrating how important dentists can be in early cancer detection. Platt attended her regular dental appointment where her dentist pointed out a questionable mark on her ear. He recommended getting … Read more
Oral health professionals have concerns regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which Health Minister Mark Holland is hoping to address to encourage more to sign up as providers for the program. The program is expected to launch in May 2024, but it is unclear whether those enrolled will be able to see their oral-health … Read more
A recently presented dental study shows that ChatGPT “has the potential to enhance students’ understanding and knowledge retention.” The study was conducted by Ihunna Amugo of Meharry Medical College who reviewed and analyzed different educational studies. ChatGPT was used for a number of various dental courses, such as operative dentistry, radiology and periodontics. The AI … Read more
Earlier this year, DEXIS launched its dental implant ecosystem so clinicians can manage their entire implant workflow, from diagnosis to delivery, with one integrated toolset. To enhance workflow efficiencies, DEXIS announces the release of a new intraoral scanning update, DEXIS™IS ScanFlow v.1.0.10. The update includes a new series of guided workflows, enhancements to its AI … Read more
A dental practice owner is back in Inuvik after being temporarily suspended from practising in Quebec, CBC recently reported. Viktor Dorokhine pleaded guilty to allegations of making inappropriate sexual and racial comments to dental students at a conference in Montreal in January 2023. His suspension prohibits him from performing dentistry in the province of Quebec … Read more
Mariano Sanz Alonso, a Professor of Periodontology at the Complutense University of Madrid and an honorary trustee of the Sepa Foundation for Periodontology and Dental Implants, stands out as the author with the most relevant scientific articles in dentistry worldwide over the last decade. This distinction is evident from a recent study published last February … Read more
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing backlash and criticism after posting a five-minute video testimonial praising the dental practice Smile Texas for the cosmetic work she received. Many people found it strange that Noem would post such an infomercial-style video and the fact that she travelled to a practice in Texas rather than having … Read more
Oral Science was delighted to meet thousand of dental professionals during the latest Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver on March 7-8 to celebrate it’s 20-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, 4 new innovations were launched: Woodpecker PT-B A five-in-one air polisher and ultrasonic scaler offering air polishing, periodontal treatment, endodontic treatment, restoration preparation along with … Read more
Oral health care providers can now sign up to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) through Sun Life. By participating, you have the chance to help the millions of eligible Canadians with improved access to dental care. Participation is completely voluntary for all dentists, denturists, dental hygienists and dental specialists. Most services will … Read more
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting is the most historic and one of the largest dental conferences in the country. The 159th Midwinter Meeting took place February 22 to 24, 2024, at McCormick Place West, attracted more than 21,000 attendees, and generated an estimated $26.6 million in economic impact for Chicago. The annual event … Read more
As the voice of a female-dominated workforce of oral health professionals, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. CDHA recognizes this as a time to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all women in the profession of dental hygiene. This year’s theme for International Women’s … Read more
DEXIS announces the launch of the next-generation OP 3D. Built on OP 3D technology, the OP 3D LX introduces expanded 3D diagnostic capabilities with: DEXIS will be demonstrating the new OP 3D LX at booth 956 during the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, CA, on March 7-9, 2024. “The OP 3D LX offers all the … Read more
Bright Future Dentists is a student organization affiliated with York University. Our mission is to support pre-dental students beyond all degrees and backgrounds throughout their journey to dental school. We provide them with networking, education, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities. The Dent-Net Meet & Greet will give an opportunity for undergraduate pre-dental students to network with … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) hit a milestone of over one million Canadian seniors eligible and approved for coverage with the program. Currently seniors aged 70 and up can apply to the CDCP and should have received letters with instructions on how to apply. Beginning in May 2024, Canadian seniors aged 65 and up … Read more
ClearDent is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its latest innovation, Online Booking. This new platform extension is designed to seamlessly integrate online booking capabilities into dental practices’ websites, revolutionizing the way patients schedule their appointments and interact with their dental care providers. ClearDent will be offering demonstrations of Online Booking at their booth … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Henry Schein has been recognized since 2012 and is one of only two honorees in the Healthcare Products industry. In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 … Read more
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and the BC Dental Hygienists Association (BCDHA) are pleased to introduce a comprehensive set of resources designed to support dental hygienists in offering trauma-informed services to patients who experience anxiety and mental discomfort during dental visits. The resources include a new website and supplementary materials designed to help patients reduce … Read more
The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, held its fourth annual red-carpet gala today and named 10 individuals and two dental teams as recipients. The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused on honoring “unsung heroes” from all roles … Read more
Oral Science is thrilled to now offer the new Woodpecker PT-B air polisher and ultrasonic scaler. We believe that comprehensive biofilm management is essential for disease prevention and treatment, and this is why we are offering a new additional amazing technology to allow leading clinicians the opportunity to work minimally invasively. The new Woodpecker PT-B … Read more