The Zolar Photon EXE dental diode laser from Zolar Technologies is designed to make dental diode laser treatments easy for dentists and hygienists. What distinguishes “Photon EXE” as the top-tier choice in its category? The new laser system is compact and portable with a large touchscreen control panel. The interactive control interface provides instant … Read more
While more details have been revealed regarding the roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, many provinces have continued to voice their concerns about how the new program will work alongside the existing provincial programs. The CBC reported that P.E.I will begin using the federal program as a first resort and while their provincial program … Read more
New York Times recently reported on the business of “tongue-tie releases” common in the U.S., where lactation consultants are increasingly recommending new mothers have their baby undergo the surgery. It is becoming extremely common for dentists to perform laser surgery on infants who struggle to breastfeed due to having a tongue-tie, by removing the tissue … Read more
In light of recent news reports concerning a direct-to-consumer (DTC) manufacturer and marketer of teeth aligners, the American Dental Association (ADA) reaffirms its policy which strongly opposes offers of direct-to-consumer dentistry because of the potential for irreversible harm to individuals, who are treated as “customers” rather than as patients. Under virtually all states’ laws and … Read more
VideaHealth announced the results of new research which found more than 90 percent of consumers surveyed agree that untreated oral issues, such as cavities and unhealthy gums, directly impact overall physical health and risk of disease, suggesting that public health campaigns designed to raise awareness of the long-term impact of oral disease on overall health … Read more
The Government of Canada has announced the official roll-out plan for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Beginning this month, seniors aged 87 and older can start applying to the program, expanding to other age groups in the following months. Once eligible, individuals will receive an invitation letter with instructions on next steps for applying. An … Read more
The study A prospective longitudinal cohort study of the effectiveness of 25% xylitol toothpaste on mutans streptococci in high caries-risk young children published in the September issue (24/3-2023) of the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry concluded, “A domestic strategy using a natural toothpaste containing 25% of xylitol as a vehicle, and tooth brushing as a … Read more
The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition and development of innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in oral health care and named after the late Dr. Edward B. Shils, recently held its inaugural The Great Oral Health Pitch: Innovate, Elevate and Generate Your Idea to Advance Oral Health! event … Read more
First published in ZMK, Jg. 39, Ausgabe 11-12, November/Dezember 2023.634-635, Spitta GmbH Anyone who wants to stay healthy also values their oral health and regularly goes for professional prophylaxis. Following treatment with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), over 278,000 patients worldwide were surveyed using standardized questionnaires. Of these, 94 percent prefer GBT to conventional methods and … Read more
A school-based dental program that can prevent up to 80% of cavities is coming to three New Hampshire school districts. CariedAway™ NH Concord, an innovative cavity prevention program developed by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), has received a $1 million, three-year award from Northeast Delta Dental to launch in elementary and middle … Read more
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) celebrated the completion of its renovated first-floor specialty clinic in Squire Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 27. Approximately 60 guests — a mixture of students, faculty, staff and alumni — attended. “Today, we are celebrating our latest achievement, a cutting-edge advance education-focused dental clinic,” said Marcelo Araujo, … Read more
A Calgary dentist has been charged for fraudulent dental insurance claims after an investigation that began in June. The insurance provider reported the discrepancies to the police who found evidence of false billing totalling nearly $100,000 in fraudulent claims, reported The Calgary Herald. The crimes affected 53 patients from the All About Family Dental office … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of dental technology, Dentsply Sirona maintains its position as a leader in dental excellence. Their unwavering commitment to quality continually challenges competitors in this rapidly changing space. One prime example of their dedication to dental excellence is the X-Smart Pro+® portable motor (Figure #1), a modernized endo motor with an integrated … Read more
Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE Americas Dental Business Group and Straumann USA are partnering to combine their collective talents and expertise to accelerate the awareness and acceptance of high-quality restorative solutions in the dental market. This new collaboration creates an exciting opportunity to provide world-class, full-service restorative solutions featuring Straumann’s implant solutions and DGSHAPE’s DWX Dental Milling … Read more
The Canadian dental associations have prepared a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Proposed Framework with their recommendations for the federal government’s upcoming CDCP. They developed this framework using their expertise and research on what would create a strong program for all patients and dental care providers. The main points listed for a successful CDCP are: … Read more
New data from the ADA shows U.S. dentists are taking on additional tasks amidst staffing shortages. More than one-third of dentists surveyed said that workload distribution has changed since the pandemic, with them taking on more duties usually performed by hygienists, assistants and other members of the dental team. More than half of dentists agreed … Read more
A B.C. woman has been sentenced to jail for 20 months for stealing nearly $150,000 from her employer Dr. Maureen Murray Dental Clinic. The dental receptionist pleaded guilty to crimes related to fraud, theft and falsifying records. One of the crimes included depositing over 200 insurance cheques for the dental clinic into her personal bank … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland agrees to discuss the dental care plan with Canadian dental associations if they sign a confidentiality agreement. Last month the dental associations across Canada sent a letter to Parliament expressing their concerns about the lack of consultation with dentists regarding the details of the upcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. Holland has … Read more
At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. As part of the initiative, the AAP is hosting a Dental Hygiene Symposium at its Annual Meeting, which is taking place November 9-12. The daylong session provides an … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Francine Trudeau, at its annual general meeting on Saturday, October 21. Francine is from Quebec and joins president-elect Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), past president Anne Caissie (New Brunswick), and directors Donna Lee (British Columbia), Kaylen Anholt (Saskatchewan), Kathy Yerex (Manitoba), Bev … Read more