The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s Destination Dental School, a program launched in 2021, is currently accepting applicants for the summer. The program is designed to remove barriers for underrepresented students in the dental profession. The program allows participants to experience “the day-to-day life of a dentist and dental student [and] helps strengthen … Read more
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have developed a single score to describe the level of cytokines in the saliva, and this score is linked with the severity of clinical gum inflammation, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. While more research is needed to test the “cytokine score,” it could hold … Read more
Alpha Omega Dental Society (AO) announces the recipient of the 2023 Achievement Medal Award, Dr. George Zarb. This award is presented to a recipient or organizations that are outstanding for their contributions to dentistry or its allied professions. The formal presentation of the Achievement Medal Award to Dr. Zarb will take place at the AO … Read more
Silver diamine fluoride was found to be effective against cavities as dental sealants, according to a study that consisted of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren. “A single dose of either topical treatment given in elementary schools prevented roughly 80% of cavities and kept 50% of cavities from worsening when children were seen two years later,” reports NYU … Read more
On February 13, the Government of Canada announced that the interim Canada Dental Benefit has now helped over 200,000 children have a healthier mouth. The benefit has been providing parents and guardians with the financial support needed to take their children to an oral health professional. “The Government of Canada continues to work on a comprehensive, long-term Canada-wide … Read more
The year 2023 marks Ivoclar’s 100-year anniversary. Through those many years, Ivoclar has become associated with numerous world-class products, services, training, and education offerings, all of which have significantly influenced the dental industry. To continue and honour that tradition, while simultaneously looking ahead into the next century, Ivoclar Academy will be hosting a global webinar … Read more
TempStars, North America’s fastest growing and top-rated dental temping and hiring service, has celebrated a significant benchmark in its expansion into the United States, announcing today that it has contracted with 500 dental offices spread across eight states. The company also announced that almost 2,000 dental assistants and hygienists have enrolled in its service in … Read more
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Candid Care Co[1], creator of the CandidPro orthodontic platform, announced their partnership to advance the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care. The collaboration is designed to provide dental professionals with an extended integrated oral healthcare offering, including orthodontic treatments alongside teeth whitening. … Read more
Research published in the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology shows the introduction of sugar in diet and early interruption of breastfeeding are the main contributions to the presence of dental caries in children by age 2. This study involved 800 children and was a part of a Thematic Project, “MINA study: Maternal and child … Read more
A dentist practising in Toronto could face fines and a revocation of his licence “for allegedly getting into a two-year extramarital affair with a woman soon after she became his patient, and having a child with her — something a disciplinary panel with his professional college has called ‘sexual abuse,’” reports CBC News. In January 2022, the disciplinary hearings began concerning … Read more
McMaster University research compares the “effectiveness of different ways to treat acute pain after tooth extraction,” reports The Record. The goal of the study is to decrease the number of opioid prescriptions dentists are writing. The research found that 29 percent of opioid prescriptions from 2011 to 2015 exceeded the recommended morphine equivalent and more … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to share again with Canadian dental professionals that the World Health Organization (WHO) has, for the first time in 2021, added dental caries medications to its list of Essential Medications (EML and EMLc). Section 30 of the released document defines Fluoride toothpaste, Silver Diamine Fluoride and Glass Ionomers as Essential Medications. … Read more
Preliminary research shows that gum and teeth health can have benefits for your brain health. These results are set to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference next week. Since it is still early, “the researchers say more evidence, including through clinical trials, and a broader pool of subjects are needed,” reports … Read more
The Internationally Trained Dentists Association of Canada and members gathered at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto to show frustration towards being unable to practice in Canada. The group is made up of dentists who have credentials in their home country but feel they have to go through unfair steps in order to work in Canada. CityNews … Read more
The Health Standards Organization (HSO) has updated the Long-Term Care Services standard, and the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased. “This standard, produced following extensive research and consultations with stakeholders including dental hygienists, upholds high-quality resident-centred care, promotes good governance, and aims to foster a healthy and competent workforce in long-term care (LTC) homes … Read more
University at Buffalo researcher Hacer Aksel has received a grant from the American Association of Endodontists’ Foundation for Endodontics to investigate a potential biomarker to support the success of vital pulp therapy, an alternative to root canal treatment that aims to preserve and maintain the healthy pulp tissue in damaged teeth. The minimally invasive treatment … Read more
Research from University at Buffalo found that “Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults.” Low bone mineral density is a sign of osteoporosis and increases the risk of fractures. It also affects oral health by causing loose teeth and implant failure. The study, which was included in the November … Read more
Health practitioners, educators and student leaders from across America gathered at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for the “Dentistry as Participant and Casualty of Racism and Bias in Medicine: Moving Toward Equity in Oral Health Care” symposium hosted January 20 by the Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care. … Read more
Midmark Corp. has announced its M11 Steam Sterilizer received a Dental Advisor 2023 Top Product Award. According to Dental Advisor, its Top Product and Preferred Product Awards are among “the most respected awards created to recognize quality products and equipment, taking into account clinical and evidence-based research to honor the best.” “We are honored to … Read more
Health Canada has announce that three suppliers have been qualified to take part in the next phase of the procurement process for the Canada Dental Benefit, which launched December 1, 2022. “Express Scripts Canada, Medavie Inc., and Sun Life Financial Inc. will be providing feedback and recommendations on what could be needed if a third-party … Read more