The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Board of Directors has named Heather Nash, CMP, CAE, of Wilmette, Illinois, as the next Executive Director of the society. On June 1, 2023, Ms. Nash will succeed Randy Grove, who is retiring from the role after 33 years. A veteran in association management, Ms. Nash will lead the 14-member CDS staff and … Read more
Burlington dental clinic, Beacon Hill Dental Centre, has launched a project called Dollar Mouth Club (DMC) to help their community have healthy mouths. The program involves donating $1 of oral care products to community organizations for every goody bag they give clients after their checkups. According to Burlington Today, “they also hope to motivate other health-care … Read more
Researchers from Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry are launching clinical trials to determine whether metformin, a drug often used to treat type 2 diabetes, could effectively prevent oral cancer. The trial will take place over three years with oral leukoplakia and erythroplakia patients. Dr. Leigha Rock, director of Dal’s School of Dental Hygiene, and her team … Read more
The purpose of the EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health is fostering innovation in the area of digital solutions that contribute to improving gum health for all. The EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) has announced the winners in France, Switzerland and the UK of the 2023 edition of these prizes, awarded annually … Read more
Since the global market launch of Ivoclar’s new VivaScan a few months ago and its uptake in dental practices, many dentists have now reviewed their first experiences with the scanner and their conclusions so far have been overwhelmingly positive. Along with the intuitive operation, accurate scanning results and smooth integration into existing routines, they frequently … Read more
123Dentist has announced the selection of Dentira, a provider of next-gen spend management solutions, as its primary procurement partner. Dentira’s cutting-edge SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, empowered with the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), delivers real-time information on pricing, stock status, inventory and order status, and automates … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has announced its Sustainability in Dentistry Summit, taking place on World Environment Day (June 5). FDI is proud to host this virtual summit, continuing their sustainability initiative that began two years ago. “The summit promises to deliver captivating case studies, innovative ideas, and research projects, all dedicated to reducing the … Read more
ClearDent, a leading dental software provider for Canadian dentists, announces that it will now be providing preferential pricing for its software to RBC Healthcare clients. “Being selected as the RBC Healthcare dental management software provider speaks volumes about the strength and credibility of our leading, on-premise solution, our newly launched cloud platform and the … Read more
This Root Canal Appreciation Day, ESET wants Canadian dentists to strengthen their cybersecurity Today is Root Canal Appreciation Day – while we can’t imagine appreciating something that can be so unpleasant, as a Cybersecurity firm what we can praise is taking preventive actions to avoid something truly painful. Dentistry, along with other medical practices, are … Read more
Delta Dental released their 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, revealing oral health opinions and behaviours across generations. The research included more than 2,000 U.S. adults and parents. It was encouraging to see that most adults (92%) consider oral health to be important to their overall health. However, it is interesting to note … Read more
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has found that the Treasury Board violated a section of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act by not agreeing to start negotiations for the renewal of a dental care plan with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). The federal government is appealing this ruling. PSAC filed a … Read more
If you’re a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients’ teeth. In a study published in PLOS ONE on April 14, Eskan demonstrates that patients with T2D who have full chewing function have a blood glucose level … Read more
Clinical Research Dental (CRD) and Swedish Oral Care company TePe® proudly announce an exclusive distribution partnership covering Canada and the Caribbean. TePe is a global company in the development of quality oral health products, including interdental brushes, toothpicks, toothbrushes, and specialty toothbrushes, with subsidiaries and distribution around the world. By partnering with CRD, TePe expands … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced the acquisition of Regional Health Care Group Pty Ltd (RHCG), a medical products distribution company serving public- and private-sector customers in Australia and New Zealand. Since 1998, Henry Schein has served the Australian and New Zealand dental market, providing a wide range of dental products, equipment, and services to … Read more
A man is being charged for illegally practising dental work from a La Quinto Hotel room in Danbury, Connecticut. According to Eyewitness News, police officers entered the room and found an operating set up with drills, suction machines and an x-ray machine, along with a number of medications. While they spoke to the suspect, a … Read more
Registration is open for Dentsply Sirona World 2023, which will take place from September 21 to 23 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. For three days, the ‘Ultimate Experience in Digital Dentistry’ will delight participants with its focus on education and making connections with peers in a memorable meeting space. Dentsply Sirona’s flagship education … Read more
Aspen Dental, a dental company in the U.S. with over a thousand offices, has been hit with a major cyber attack. They are still seeing patients but scheduling has become an issue since the attack. All locations were knocked offline during the cyber attack and patients have been frustrated with the lack of communication on … Read more
Dentists, doctors and other private healthcare workers in Manitoba are considering making changes to the face mask policies. Shared Health has announced the end of the mandate for most provincial healthcare facilities, starting May 10. Masking policies may vary depending on the practice with the exception of visits to immunocompromised patients, such as to cancer … Read more
For families struggling to make ends meet during a challenging economic climate, routine dental care may seem like a luxury that is out of their reach. More low-income families can access the dental care they need to be healthy through nonprofit dental clinics in their communities. Unfortunately, rising inflation also affects the safety-net clinics they … Read more
A new legal settlement has been reached that makes it easier for millions of low-income New Yorkers to access routine dental care. The New York Department of Health must life some of it’s restrictions for Medicaid recipients, which is expected to expand dental coverage for 5 million people. In the past, “A mouth with just … Read more