Ivoclar is proud to offer the IPS e.max ZirCAD product range, an innovative and versatile zirconia that is distinguished by outstanding quality and esthetics that deliver optimum patient treatment. For dentists, zirconia is the material of choice when strength and stability, thinner walls, and natural esthetics are of primary importance. In addition to the proven … Read more
A new study from Aarthus University explored the effect of smoking on the results of treatment for different levels of periodontitis. The research revealed that heavy smokers with severe periodontitis got no benefit from the treatment, “while heavy smokers with moderate periodontitis only had a 50 percent effect from the treatment.” In some cases, the … Read more
A French aristocrat’s dental secret has been revealed 400 years after her death, scientists discover. Anne d’Alegre, who died in 1618, was using gold wire to keep her teeth from falling out. Her body was found at the Chateau de Laval in 1988 during an archaeological excavation. Her teeth were surprisingly well preserved and it … Read more
A new study from Saudi Arabia found that good dental health is vital for people with sickle cell anemia (SCA). The findings observed that multiple disease-causing bacteria were seen much more in the patients with poorer oral health than those with better oral health. Patricia Valerio, PhD, noted, “The findings also indicated that patients with … Read more
OrthoNu® announced the launch of Tweakz® for Braces and Tweakz® for Aligners, ushering in an entirely new category of products specifically designed to meet the needs of orthodontic patients. The Tweakz tools are designed as an oral self-care solution to address the most common orthodontic emergencies in between visits. By addressing manageable discomforts at home … Read more
Thousands of residents in Windsor-Essex that suffer from mental and oral health issues will receive benefits thanks to the $564,000 funding announcement from Green Shield and the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. The funding will be divided between four local charities: $200,000 towards the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County Branch, $200,000 towards the Windsor Family Health … Read more
An Orillia realtor Mari Csumrik has donated $4,000 to the Vern Herron Dental Fund, which was created to help the youth of the city to access dental care. “Csumrik set up the fund in memory of her late father, a passionate local dentist for whom the fund is named, following discussions with the youth centre … Read more
The College of Dentistry at USask recently shared that augmented reality stimulators have been installed at their institution, providing dentistry students with an experience that replicates patient treatment. According to USask, “Dr. Gerry Uswak (DMD, MPH), an associate professor at the college and registrar of the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan, expects the simulators … Read more
Edentulism2023, a conference where world-leading dentists treating edentulous patients share their knowledge, will be taking place in the Canary Islands, Spain, on May 4th-6th. The ZAGA Centers podcast invited four of the conference speakers to discuss their presentations in an episode. Dr. Ana Ferro, Dr. Fadi Yassmin, Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos and Dr. Petros Yuvanoglu are … Read more
The University of Alberta is now offering an elective for fourth-year students to gain valuable in-person experience. The two-week course called Advance Elective Experiences “introduces practice options, encourages students to connect with future colleagues and patients in the community,” according to the U of A School of Dentistry. Students enrolled in the program can visit … Read more
As part of its ongoing global partnership with Smile Train to help children with clefts, Dentsply Sirona provided a new equipment donation and championed a series of fundraising activities to support communities in need access high-quality cleft care. Dentsply Sirona’s actions were recognized through Newsweek’s rankings of America’s Most Responsible Companies of 2023. Following a … Read more
Doctors can receive one-on-one dental practice design assistance and see floor plans in 3D Midmark Corp. is proud to offer complimentary in-booth design consultations with experts Jeff Carter, DDS, and Pat Carter, IIDA, of Practice Design Group at the Yankee Dental Congress, Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting and Henry Schein’s THRIVELIVE dental conferences. Dental professionals … Read more
Registration for Dentsply Sirona’s Implant Solutions World Summit 2023 is now open. The congress is taking place in Athens, Greece, from June 8 to 10 and will feature more than 40 international speakers. There will be stage presentations, hands-on workshops and break-out tracks on esthetics and the digital dentistry ecosystem. Implant professionals are invited to … Read more
Dental assistants were recently qualified for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and can now immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Immigration.ca reports that the change “which made that possible came on Nov. 16 last year, when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) added 16 new jobs to its list of eligible occupations under that … Read more
The Cabinet “has invoked confidentiality in refusing to disclose the overhead cost of a new social program, the Canada Dental Benefit,” reports Western Standard. The program was passed in November and pays a yearly amount of $650 to families with children under 12 who have a household income under $70,000 a year. There are speculations that … Read more
Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC), will return as an in-person event for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Expecting close to 800 attendees, AOSC 2023 is set to take place at Marina Bay Sands, across three days from 17-19 February 2023. Organized by the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore), AOSC 2023 will … Read more
According to the Irish Examiner, an inquest has heard that a patient who was sensitive to sedatives died five days after undergoing an implant procedure at a Dublin dental clinic. The Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard that there was a dispute between the family of the deceased, Margaret O’Doherty, and the dental surgeons who operated … Read more
Dr. Chandanjit Sra donated more than 320 oral hygiene kits to students at Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School this week, according to Canada Today. Dr. Sra of Maple Smiles Dentistry heard about the school’s need when teacher Ashley Munro applied to an Adopt-A-School program. Food, clothes and hygiene items were all needed so Dr. Sra … Read more
W&H is expanding its hygiene portfolio with the addition of a new Lexa Plus Class B sterilizer and a new, technologically advanced Assistina One maintenance device bringing added peace of mind to reprocessing and infection prevention for a dental practice’s workflow The core of W&H’s ambition is to develop state-of-the-art technology and tools that make … Read more
According to the CBC, a dentist and his twin brother from Saskatoon are under investigation for drug trafficking and money laundering. Jason Lee “appeared in Saskatoon provincial court on Jan. 6, where he was charged with trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic, possessing proceeds of crime and operating a criminal organization.” Lee was arrested … Read more