A Manitoba dentist has been disciplined for submitting incorrect treatment information to the insurance company of a patient, CBC recently reported. The altered information included the dates of treatment and fees charged. The insurance company made a complaint against the dentist and an inquiry panel was held by the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA). When the … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to announce the launch of HYBENX® [EPIEN Medical, Minneapolis, MN, USA] in Canada, the only antibiotic-free oral tissue decontaminant that boosts periodontal healing by eradicating all microorganisms in periodontal pockets. HYBENX® is a professionally applied gel and liquid that uses an electrostatic charge to attract water from the pathogens associated with … Read more
The National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference (NMTC), the only educational conference geared towards virtual and mobile dental care, is excited to announce their 5-year anniversary at the upcoming event on March 1-2, 2024 in Dallas, TX. This year’s event is pivotal as it represents the future of dentistry and focuses on collaboration with industry stakeholders … Read more
Earlier this month, a man was charged with “fraud under $5,000 and personation with intent to gain advantage” by the Saanich police. Emmanuel Osaseri was pretending to be a dental hygienist, providing dental care without the proper training or licensing. The police worked closely with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) to … Read more
Kanye West revealed his new titanium dentures on his Instagram story earlier this week. Page Six recently reported the fixed prosthodontics cost $850,000 and were designed by West along with Dr. Thomas Connelly, celebrity dentist known for completing multi-million dollar work on famous faces. This experimental dentistry was inspired by Jaws, the James Bond villain, … Read more
Dental professionals across the UK, including the British Dental Association (BDA), are concerned about the European Parliament’s decision to ban dental amalgam starting January 1, 2025. THE BDA warns about the significant impact this will have on NHS dentistry, which has already been struggling. Northern Ireland, in particular, is known to have the highest rate … Read more
Dentists in Fiji are warning patients about unlicensed businesses providing cosmetic dentistry services and the corrosion that can happen in people’s mouths. ABC News recently reported that, “The Fiji Dental Association (FDA) said the illegal practice was extremely concerning, pointing the finger mainly at beauty salons that offer the procedures at unrealistically low prices.” It … Read more
The American Heart Association is launching the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative, in collaboration with Delta Dental, to involve oral health clinicians in prevention and early detection of heart disease. The initiative aims to improve the total health of patients nationwide by expanding access to equitable, integrated health care, and educating patients and clinicians on … Read more
Due to the upcoming Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the CRA has updated the tax filing process to support the transparency of dental care in Canada. Beginning with 2023 tax season, employers must provide information on dental care benefits on T4 and T4A slips, TNMSC recently reported. These reports on whether employees and their families … Read more
Align Technology, Inc. (Align), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® system of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Cubicure GmbH, a pioneer in direct 3D printing solutions for polymer additive manufacturing that … Read more
As an expression of gratitude, Ivoclar ended its landmark anniversary year with a display of light on the new office building at the company headquarters in Liechtenstein: The building, which was inaugurated in the centenary year, was lit up in the company colours for several days in December, symbolically lighting the way to a bright … Read more
Eastern Ontario dentists are concerned about the increase in tooth decay among their child patient base. CTV News recently reported on data from Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health that showed an increase of 60 percent in tooth decay for kindergarten children over the last four years. A local dentist said the issue … Read more
The European Aligner Society (EAS) has made a number of significant announcements ahead of its 5th Congress which takes place in Valencia, Spain between February 29 and March 2. The Congress has already registered over 1,000 delegates from 69 countries, its largest number to date, who have been attracted by the comprehensive three-day programme about the future … Read more
NYU College of Dentistry is introducing a bachelor of science (BS) in dental hygiene with a new concentration in dental science, preparing students for careers as healthcare providers and providing a pathway for those interested in applying to dental school or other graduate health programs. This new degree concentration will follow a rigorous curriculum that includes science, math, … Read more
Medline Canada, Corporation, a leading healthcare supplies and equipment manufacturer and distributor, announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Vancouver-based Sinclair Dental, an independent, full-service dental supplies and equipment distributor. The closing of the proposed transaction is subject to receipt of regulatory approval under the … Read more
A Minnesota dentist is being sued by a patient for negligent treatment after performing four root canals, eight crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit. The treatment took place in July 2020, leaving patient Kathleen Wilson with serious injuries and in need of much follow-up care. Wilson has filed her civil action suit, accusing … Read more
SmileDirectClub, the direct-to-consumer clear dental aligners company, filed for bankruptcy in September and has now officially been shut down. With the company no longer providing treatment, many customers are left confused and angry. Current customer orders have been cancelled and customer care support has also ended. New Castle News reports, the “company apologized and urged … Read more
Dr. Leigha Rock, director of the School of Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University, is advocating for more awards for the dental hygiene students and an increase in sums. Dalhousie recently reported that the annual scholarships have been generating the same amount of funds for the last 25 years, not adjusting to match the economic times. … Read more
Yet another year has gone by, which means it’s time to look back on which news items had you clicking and reading! But before we get to the news countdown, let’s reflect on this year for Oral Health… We began the year with an exciting redesign of our website www.oralhealthgroup.com. Hopefully everyone has had a … Read more
When Dr. Lydia See graduated from The University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry she became one of only a handful of qualified special needs dentists in Australia. This year there are two graduates from The University of Queensland’s Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) program. Dr. See has been a general dentist for over 10 years and has … Read more