The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has earned a spot in a prestigious international university ranking for dental schools. In the 2023 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, USask tied for sixth place among Canadian universities. The College was hoping to join the list after implementing many new research initiatives. … Read more
The NHS dentist shortage could be linked to the rise in mouth cancer deaths over the last ten years, claims oral health campaigners. The Guardian recently reported that 2,075 people in England died from mouth cancer in 2011, while that number has increased to more than 3,000 deaths in 2021. Toothless in England and the … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is committed to driving sustainability internally and enabling the industry to advance with confidence towards a more sustainable future. Three years ago, the company launched its sustainability strategy “BEYOND: Taking action for a brighter world” to positively contribute to environmental, social, and governance goals. Dentsply Sirona published its third sustainability report in September, … Read more
A thesis at the University of Gothenburg shows having surgical obesity treatment tends to cause a higher chance of developing dental caries and general decline in oral health. Participants with BMIs of over 40 were studied before and after they underwent treatment for severe obesity, which included surgery or medical treatment. Two years after the … Read more
Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as part of their at-home oral care routine. This was a key finding in a recent study conducted by Patricia Diaz, DDS, PhD, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo School … Read more
Innovation and quality define NSK’s products, including the company’s newest handpieces If you’re not buying an air-driven handpiece from the right company, you may regret your purchase. That’s why Dr. Ron Kaminer works with NSK. “They stand behind their products like nobody else,” he said. That includes the company’s newest, most powerful air-driven handpieces—the … Read more
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment … Read more
The province of British Columbia is investing over $160,000 to eligible residents for training and work experience in preparation for certified dental receptionist jobs. “This is a new Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project from the Government of British Columbia,” reported the B.C. Government. “Participant recruitment is focused on immigrants and youth.” The training will … Read more
The presidents of Canadian dental associations sent a letter to Parliament expressing their concerns regarding the upcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. Canadian dentists feel they are in the dark due to the lack of information that has been provided to them about the plan. They have been asking how the government plans to safeguard the … Read more
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University on an ambitious program aimed at bridging the gap between biomedical research and clinical practice. A $3.8 million grant was recently awarded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to fund … Read more
Delta Dental released new research on oral health care during the COVID-19 pandemic that shows a “significant decrease in the provision of preventive oral health care services when compared to pre-pandemic levels.” These results are concerning across all age groups and could result in long-term negative effects on oral health. For example, the study found … Read more
Graham Rosenberg, CEO and Founder of dentalcorp is this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Ontario Overall Award winner. Rosenberg was recognized as the region’s overall winner, among 11 other award winners at a celebration hosted in Toronto. “Rosenberg is a visionary who saw an exceptional opportunity to advance the Canadian dental care industry,” says Stephanie Lamont, EY … Read more
Oral Science is happy to begin the Canadian distribution of the Curaprox Be You, a gentle everyday anti-caries and remineralizing toothpaste that will help dental professionals give their patients the confidence of healthy, happy, and good looking teeth and gums. Available in 2 zesty, fresh flavours of Peach+Apricot and Watermelon, Curaprox Be You is made … Read more
After months of preparation and competition, Eagan-based REMastered Sleep has been named the MN Cup Grand Finals Runner-Up for the 2023 competition. The airway health company competed against 3,052 other Minnesota companies during the statewide start-up competition. REMastered Sleep was also named the Division Winner in the General category before moving on to be named … Read more
King’s College London researchers found a common drug for treating type 2 diabetes could be a new method for preventing oral and systemic disease. The researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences found Metformin could control inflammation and sugar levels in the mouth to stop gum disease. Additionally, it can protect against … Read more
TranscenDental Group at Waverley Road became what is believed to be the first wheelchair-accessible dental clinic in Nova Scotia, reports Global News. The clinic now has a lift to transfer patients to the dental chair, whereas before patients had to go through the process of sliding from their wheelchair into the chair, getting work done … Read more
Jointly with the Ivoclar Vivadent Charity Foundation, the Ivoclar Group has been supporting a variety of social projects around the world for many years, with the aim to help people in less privileged regions. Celebrating its 100-year anniversary, the Liechtenstein-based family business is now unveiling its own aid program called Ivoclar Joy. The program’s main … Read more
OraQ announced the official launch of its commercial operations in North America, offering dentists a state-of-the-art clinical decision support system that harnesses the analytical power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. “We are so excited to launch OraQ’s technology to dentists everywhere, giving them software that drives precision patient care and has been shown to … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced the winners of the annual Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty & Practice Awards. The awards, which are supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate, are presented to educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and … Read more
The budget and maximum payable amount has increased for Newfoundland and Labrador’s adult denture program, reported CBC News. The change includes a 20 percent increase from $700,000 to $840,000 and the maximum payable amount increasing from $750 per denture to $900. The denture program was introduced in January 2012, but the last fee changes happened … Read more