Back in February, members of an oral surgery team saved the life of a a man in West Hartford, Connecticut, who collapsed and turned blue while at work, reported the ADA. “My team and I are good people first and ready to respond as any Good Samaritan would,” said Joseph Howard, D.D.S., M.D., oral surgeon and … Read more
The University of Hong Kong reports that researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry have developed a generative AI algorithm that produces dental crowns. The team is led by Dr. James Tsoi, Associate Professor in Dental Materials Science. The technology “uses a true three-dimensional (3D) deep learning approach, producing personalized dental crowns with high accuracy that … Read more
TempStars, North American dental temping and hiring service, announced it has been designated as the Preferred Solution Provider for 123Dentist, one of the largest dental support organizations (DSO) in Canada. As such, TempStars will provide its industry-leading platform and services to 123Dentist and the more than 300 dental practices it owns or operates in Canada. … Read more
A group of students from Queen’s University have launched the Queen’s Dental Aid Network, with the purpose of providing dental hygiene products to marginalized people in Kingston. The Kingston Whig Standard reports that Connor Hamlyn, a second-year health sciences student, Kianna Niaki and Peter Hwang, both third-year life sciences students, founded the initiative to improve … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to present Canadian dental professionals the all-new cotton candy FluoriMax™, for patients looking for a tremendously fantastic taste! During the development of FluoriMax™ in 2014 , research showed fluoride uptake into enamel was statistically the same at 2.5% and 5% concentrations, better than traditional 5% varnishes. Research published by the University of Colorado … Read more
Global News recently reported on the dental assistant shortage happening across Canada, which could impact the number of patients dentists are able to see. Lynn Tomkins, president of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), has spoken about the issue, pointing out that the shortage was happening even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with the introduction of … Read more
Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) congratulate the 2023 winners of the SCADA Awards. The 2023 SCADA Awards (Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application), co-sponsored by Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), annually invite US Dental Schools to … Read more
According to CTV News, a new report has shown that thousands of Canadians may not have received any help from the dental and housing benefits that were implemented last year to help with the rising cost of living. David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, conducted an analysis that found that … Read more
Dental students from the University of Alberta are helping people with disabilities get the dental care they need. Dental hygiene and dental students hosted a free event on Saturday where they provided free oral health care services and education for people with disabilities or special needs, reported Global News. The goal for the event was … Read more
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd and the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) are proud to announce the launch of exhibition sales for IDEM 2024, the 13th International Dental Exhibition and Meeting, which will return to its April dates 19-21 April, 2024, at Marina Bay Sands. It promises to be even more exceptional than previous editions. IDEM is the … Read more
Dentists in Manitoba can now offer services such as neuromodulators and dermal fillers, like Botox. While these procedures are typically known to get rid of wrinkles, the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) is sharing the message that “there are non-cosmetic uses for the product as well,” according to Global News. These services can be helpful for treating … Read more
Benco Dental and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are merging their 75+ years of combined experience to offer customers one expert resource for custom, turnkey mobile dental coaches that are crafted without compromise. Benco was the first company of its kind to offer practice space planning starting in 1978. Matthews Specialty Vehicles has been building America’s premier … Read more
Global News recently reported on Richard Hewitt from Kingston, Ont., who has been living with a gum infection for almost a decade. Due to the difficulty unhoused members of the community face to receive dental work, this infection has cost him all of his teeth. Acting executive director of Our Livable Solutions, Chrystal Wilson, has … Read more
A number of Indigenous Canadians are planning for a future class action lawsuit against Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), organized by the Band Members Advocacy Alliance Association of Canada (BMAAAC). CTV News reports that the interest in the case is “substantial,” with a large volume of calls and emails made to BMAAAC. The lawsuit will focus … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) conducted a public poll with Abacus Data that highlighted how Canadians feel about the current state of oral health care in Canada. There were some positive takeaways, such as 9 in 10 Canadians feeling comfortable attending a dental appointment today, even with the COVID-19 transmission risk, and over 80% … Read more
Researchers from the University of Surrey have developed a non-invasive diagnostic test for oral cancer called PANDORA. The test was shown to be over 92% accurate at finding patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and 80% accurate at finding patients with pre-cancer or oral epithelial dysplasia (OED), explained the University. The study looked at … Read more
As a physician or dentist, you have a unique opportunity to shape your financial future by deciding to incorporate your practice. Although many physicians and dentists in Canada opt to incorporate, that doesn’t mean it’s a must for you. This guide outlines the considerations you may want to consider. What is a professional corporation? … Read more
Following the 2023 budget announcement made by the federal government regarding the $13 billion in funding for the new dental care program, Quebec is planning to opt out. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard said that since Quebec already has its own dental program, they do not want to participate in the new program. However, they wish … Read more
Dentsply Sirona had an impressive showing at IDS with a massive 1900m² space that spotlighted its latest innovations, 40 hours of clinical education, and multiple activities throughout the five days. With hundreds of employees joining from all over the world, ready to support customer needs, the company rallied the wider dental community to stand United … Read more
The new 2023 federal budget has been announced and Canadian dentists are applauding the increased funding of $13 billion over the next five years, starting in 2023-24. Last year, the temporary dental benefit was available for uninsured children under the age of 12, in households with an income less than $90,000. This year, the program … Read more