Disability advocates are warning that the upcoming Canadian dental care plan may have eligibility gaps for those with disabilities. The details of the plan are due to be announced later this fall, but the goal is to have kids under the age of 18, seniors, and people with disabilities covered with the program. It has … Read more
For Ivoclar, supporting universities and their students is an essential part of the company’s philosophy. Over the summer of 2023, Ivoclar invited the next generation of dental professionals to eight different Ivoclar Academy centers across the globe: An educational Summer School program offering supplemental learning opportunities. Ivoclar’s Summer School program included product training, lectures by … Read more
A recent announcement about plans for teachers to supervise toothbrushing in schools is facing backlash. Sir Keir Starmer of the Labour Party shared plans to help solve the NHS dentistry problem, which involved teachers in areas of high tooth decay supervising the morning toothbrushing for students aged three to five. However, DailyMail.com reported that “critics … Read more
A B.C. dentist has been suspended from practice, just a few years after his last discipline for misconduct, reported CBC News. Dr. Kyle Nawrot’s most recent punishment includes a year-long suspension, paying $10,000 in fines, and he must participate in remedial education. Just four months after Nawrot returned to work after his previous suspension, an … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month throughout October 2023, providing education and thought leadership discussions to spotlight and support hygienists. This month serves as a time to recognize dental hygienists as essential members of the dental team who positively impact the oral and overall health of patients. In recognition of … Read more
NYU College of Dentistry’s World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Quality-improvement, Evidence-based Dentistry hosted an event on oral health and universal health coverage on Sept. 20, leading up to the 2nd United Nations High-level Meeting on universal health coverage that was held on Sept. 21 in New York. The event, a collaboration with The Lancet, focused on … Read more
I want to share some important messages with the many thousands of dental professionals using, and others contemplating using, ABELDent. We periodically share important information about our products and services with the dental community. To ensure that you receive regular updates, please go to ABELDent.com/OH and enter your current email address. ABELDent Cloud and ABELDent … Read more
The CDHO Council rescinded the Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate Profession-Specific Acts, which has been in place since 2007. Now Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) who wish to self-initiate the controlled act of scaling and root planing no longer need to apply for authorization through CDHO. “Clearance from a physician or dentist is required if any … Read more
With growing concern over poor dental health, six states in the U.S. expanded their Medicaid programs to provide coverage for adults this year. Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program that has previously only been providing dental coverage only for children. Even with the expansions, access still remains difficult as some dentists are … Read more
Dentsply Sirona World 2023 took place September 21-23 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Thousands of dental professionals came together for an engaging, empowering, and unique experience with over 130 education courses presented by more than 100 distinguished experts. With this year’s theme of “The Future of Care,” Dentsply Sirona announced the addition of … Read more
Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Bourget changes his plea to guilty for an assault charge regarding allowing a prison guard to do dental work on an inmate from a Newfoundland jail. In October 2020, an inmate was taken to Bourget’s practice for a tooth extraction where he allowed one of the prison guards accompanying the patient … Read more
The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Speaking Consulting Network (SCN), the premier network of top dental speakers, key opinion leaders and consultants in the industry. This collaboration brings together two respected organizations to celebrate remarkable achievements of young professionals … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award winners. “These extraordinary companies and their technologies have shown perseverance and commitment to technological innovations that help dentists best equip today’s contemporary practice,” said Dr. Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and creator of the Best of … Read more
EMS and Oral Science are pleased to offer, for a limited time, a special offering to Canadian dental professionals on Guided Biofilm Therapy solutions including the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master, powders, instruments and handpieces. Guided Biofilm Therapy is the systematic, predictable solution for dental biofilm management in professional prophylaxis using state of the art AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® … Read more
Choosing the right workflow solution is essential for achieving high-quality long-lasting direct restorations. Ivoclar’s materials for direct restorative procedures support each step of the restorative workflow to deliver enhanced efficiency and esthetics in day-to-day dental care. Covering a comprehensive range of requirements for isolation, restoration, contouring and enhanced protection against caries and erosion, Ivoclar’s leading-edge … Read more
A Saskatoon dentist hired a marketing company that pressured two patients to take down their negative online reviews of the practice. CTV News reported that “the women were even threatened with legal action.” The owner of the practice confirmed he hired the man known as Kal to manage the online reputation of his practice. It … Read more
Sowingo is excited to announce its latest partnership with maxill Inc., a trusted provider of dental products and supplies. This collaboration brings maxill’s extensive range of high-quality dental materials and instruments to the Sowingo Supply Hub, offering Sowingo members exclusive access and discounted pricing. maxill Inc. has built a strong reputation in the dental industry … Read more
A new survey from Delta Dental reveals the lack of awareness among women over 50 regarding the relationship between oral health symptoms and menopause. The survey revealed 84% of women from the U.S. aged 50 and older are unaware that some of their oral health discomfort could be related to menopause. Although 70% of women … Read more
University at Buffalo dental students took inspiration from how water beads up on lotus leaves to solve the problem of foggy face shields during the pandemic. “The hydrophobic nanostructure keeps water from being absorbed in the leaves,” Praveen Arany, associate professor of oral biology, said. “They float and secrete a natural wax.” The researchers needed … Read more
The Ford Dental Institute is pleased to announce details of its first annual dental hygiene conference, RDH Evolve! “We’re thrilled to extend an invitation to this brand-new Alberta dental event. We are excited to be able to facilitate innovation, collaboration, and empowerment to the dental hygiene profession,” said Chrissy Ford, RDH, CEO of Ford Dental … Read more