Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered that the Atlantic wolffish’s teeth contain a rare internal material that contracts in every direction when compressed — a mechanical behaviour almost never seen in natural mineralized tissues. The study, led by Prof. Ron Shahar of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at Hebrew University, found that … Read more
Henry Schein has appointed Frederick M. Lowery as its new chief executive officer, effective March 2, the company announced Monday. Lowery will also join the company’s board of directors. Lowery succeeds Stanley M. Bergman, who will step down as CEO after 35 years and continue as chairman of the board to support a smooth leadership … Read more
Dentsply Sirona announced Monday that it has appointed Mark R. Bezjak as Group Vice-President, Americas Regional Commercial Organization, effective Jan. 28. In a news release, the company said Bezjak’s appointment supports its continued focus on strengthening commercial execution, deepening customer relationships and accelerating growth across the Americas. Bezjak brings more than 20 years of experience … Read more
An artificial saliva developed from a sugarcane protein could help protect teeth in patients treated for head and neck cancer, a group at high risk of severe oral complications following radiotherapy. Researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Bauru School of Dentistry have developed a saliva substitute containing CANECPI-5, a protein extracted from sugarcane and … Read more
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — Representatives for the region’s municipalities are throwing their support behind new provincial rules they say can help fill needed labour gaps. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, or NOMA, is backing new “as-of-right” rules the Ford government said went into effect at the beginning of the new year. They aim to speed up … Read more
Nine U.S. universities are collaborating on a five-year, $17-million research initiative aimed at improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), following a major grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The multi-institution project, funded through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), brings together researchers across dentistry, medicine, neuroscience, … Read more
A pension fund for more than 10,000 German dentists has launched legal action against its former auditor, an external adviser and several ex-managers after suffering investment losses of over €1.1 billion (about C$1.77 billion), according to reporting by Bloomberg and AwazLive. Versorgungswerk der Zahnärztekammer Berlin (VZB), which manages roughly €2.2 billion (C$3.55 billion) for dentists … Read more
A study published in Archives of Oral Biology suggests that tooth loss — rather than reduced protein intake — plays a central role in driving cognitive decline in aging male mice, underscoring a growing link between oral function and brain health. Low protein intake has long been linked to frailty, muscle loss and cognitive impairment … Read more
A Hiroshima University study has found that higher levels of the periodontal bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum in the mouth were associated with greater disability in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), though the researchers caution the findings do not establish cause and effect. The cross-sectional observational study, published in Scientific Reports, analyzed tongue-coating samples collected from … Read more
The year 2025 may be remembered as the moment oral health moved beyond the mouth — and into the centre of systemic disease prevention. As Dr. Thomas Van Dyke noted at SmileCon in October, dentistry and medicine have historically evolved on parallel tracks. But in 2025, a growing body of research brought those worlds closer … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is closing out 2025 — the year it completed its national rollout — with what the federal government is calling a major milestone. By late November, nearly six million Canadians had enrolled in the program, according to Health Canada. More than 27,000 oral health providers are now participating, and … Read more
Dentistry’s role in sleep health is expanding — not just clinically, but biologically — as emerging research links sleep duration to oral microbiome diversity and evidence grows around sleep’s impact on periodontal health. Experts also are calling on dentists to take a larger role in sleep disorder care. At the American Dental Association’s Sleep and … Read more
Dental tourism is no longer a niche phenomenon. It is a multibillion-dollar global industry — and its rapid growth is reshaping how dentists across North America manage patient expectations, clinical complications and post-treatment care. Market estimates vary, but industry groups agree on one trend: dental tourism is expanding as patients seek lower-cost care and faster … Read more
Dental researchers are exploring how bacterial “conversations” in the mouth shape the ecology of dental plaque — and how interrupting those signals could favour a healthier microbial balance without harming beneficial species. A team from the College of Biological Sciences and the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota has detailed how bacterial communication … Read more
Dental treatment facilities serving U.S. service members are set to undergo a closer review of their accreditation status after the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Dec. 17, advancing a provision backed by the American Dental Association (ADA). The annual defence policy bill — approved by the House of Representatives earlier … Read more
Anxiety, distrust and misinformation about dental care is abundant on social media, where posts containing false or out-of-context claims about dentistry can receive millions of views. The Canadian Press looked at several claims posted to social media in recent months that promote false, misleading or out-of-context information about dental care, and spoke to dentists about … Read more
Patients with dental pain and complex oral health needs are expected to find it easier to secure urgent appointments under sweeping reforms to England’s NHS dental contract, with dentists set to receive higher, more targeted payments beginning next year. The UK government confirmed Tuesday it will overhaul how NHS dentistry is paid and delivered following … Read more
Move over bones — dental calculus is emerging as a new frontier in uncovering hidden elements of ancient diets. Using an advanced analytical method, researchers examining calcified dental plaque from medieval human remains at the Ostriv archaeological site in central Ukraine identified direct molecular evidence of millet consumption in people once thought unlikely to have … Read more
Over the past two years, growth in total health spending has outpaced economic growth, pushing up Canada’s health expenditure-to-GDP ratio, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) says. CIHI’s National Health Expenditure Database (NHEX) includes finalized 2023 spending data and preliminary estimates for 2024 and 2025, based on public-sector main estimates and budgets. In 2025, … Read more
Australian researchers report that a wireless intraoral scanner resembling an enlarged electric toothbrush, paired with AI-assisted software, can identify early childhood tooth decay as accurately as standard visual exams. The study, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne, evaluated 216 five-year-olds from the Melbourne Infant Study: BCG for Allergy … Read more