Research led by the University of Kent has discovered evidence of a biorhythm in human primary teeth that is associated with weight gain during adolescence. An international research team led by Dr Patrick Mahoney at Kent’s School of Anthropology and Conservation discovered the biorhythm in primary ‘milk’ molars (Retzius periodicity [RP]) is related to aspects … Read more
Thirty students from around the United States traveled to the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine to take part in the university’s Destination Dental School and Native American Pre-Dental Student Gateway Program, initiatives that aim to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for underrepresented undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. The two UB programs, which previously … Read more
Earlier this year when the federal government announced plans to create a national dental care program, Dr. Lisa Bentley, dentist of over three decades and president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), was excited for the gap in access to care to be filled. But now, even after meeting with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, the ODA is still … Read more
Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan suffering for years from a dental infection and pain caused by a broken tusk, finally got relief on Wednesday after undergoing treatment while under unique standing sedation. Madhubala is one of four African elephants being treated in Karachi by an eight-member team from global animal welfare group Four Paws, … Read more
The in-person IDEM 2022 will be held at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre from 7-9 October 2022. Trade exhibitors comprise 90% of returning exhibitors and 10% of new exhibitors to launch and showcase a variety of brands and products. IDEM 2022, themed “Building Resilience in Dentistry”, will be held from 7 – 9 October at … Read more
AI is the technology that enables machines to interpret human language, gain knowledge through experience, and make predictions. Most of us have probably been astonished by a computers’ capacity to identify certain human faces, even being blurry, partially veiled, or facing in the opposite direction. Dental AI similarly develops the ability to recognize anomalies that … Read more
Dental insurance continues to support optimal health as highlighted in the recently released 2022 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Findings from the Delta Dental-commissioned research of U.S. adults and parents of children ages 12 and younger also inform how adults who … Read more
With its irregularities and anatomical complexities, the root canal system is one of the most clinically challenging spaces in the oral cavity. As a result, biofilm not fully cleared from the nooks and crannies of the canals remains a leading cause of treatment failure and persistent endodontic infections, and there are limited means to diagnose … Read more
Sources close to the government’s proposed $5.3 billion dental care program say the Liberals are planning a temporary solution that involves giving money directly to patients in order to keep their promise to the NDP while they work on a more permanent answer. The Liberals promised the NDP a new dental care program for low- and middle-income … Read more
The BC Dental Association (BCDA) is shocked and appalled after learning that BC’s new Oral Health Regulatory College has chosen to not provide dentists with a dedicated position on its Board, in its revised proposed bylaws. This is in stark contrast to registered dental hygienists, certified dental assistants, registered dental technicians, and registered denturists, each of whom … Read more
Cyndee Stull, DHSc, director of the Division of Dental Hygiene, takes the connection between oral and systemic health seriously. That connection informs everything she does, and it’s the inspiration behind a project being funded by Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation. Stull’s research and teaching have long focused on the role of oral health in systemic … Read more
Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service, a BBC investigation has found. In a third of the UK’s more than 200 council areas, we found no dentists taking on adult NHS patients. And eight in 10 NHS practices are not taking … Read more
“Dancing against decay,” that’s the latest approach students at the Charles Sturt School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences are taking to help educate pre-school and primary school children on the importance of caring for their ‘teeth for life’. The students have been rolling out a pilot program to schools in Orange recently to help counteract the … Read more
Sharon Edmonds credits Toronto Public Health dentist Dr. Rishi Saxena not only for her good oral health — but for saving her life. Edmonds, 69, went to TPH’s Dental and Oral Health Services Clinic at the Rexdale Community Hub 18 months ago, after googling where she could obtain cost-free dental services. She learned she qualified … Read more
The countdown to Dentsply Sirona World 2022, September 15 – 17 has officially begun and attendees will soon be able to choose which courses they want to participate in from a range of educational tracks focused on products, practice management and expanded clinical procedures, led by renowned industry experts such as Dr. Rodrigo Neiva, Dr. Daniel Butterman, … Read more
Clinician’s Choice today announced the appointment of Brian S. Allen as President. In his new role, Mr. Allen will leverage his 30 years of experience in the dental manufacturing and distribution industry to further expand the company’s reach through strategic partnerships, enhanced innovation, and manufacturing capabilities. Mr. Allen will have direct responsibility across sales, marketing, … Read more
Dental Care Alliance agreed to pay $3 million to resolve claims it failed to protect consumers from a data breach. The settlement benefits individuals who were notified of the Dental Care Alliance data breach in October 2020, December 2020 or April 2021. This includes a subclass of individuals whose notice indicated their Social Security number, … Read more
In late June, the College, in partnership with Ontario’s three other oral health regulatory Colleges (representing dental hygienists, dental technologists and denturists), updated its COVID-19 guidance. At that time, we committed to reviewing key requirements for aerosol-mitigation, including fallow time and enclosed operatories, by consulting with a panel of subject matter experts. The consultation ran from … Read more
dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company”), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced a new partnership with Envista to expand implant services to Canadians. This partnership further strengthens dentalcorp’s relationship with Envista and its comprehensive portfolio of companies. Including dental implants and treatment options, Envista offers digital imaging technologies … Read more
While a new report shows that introducing a tax on employer-paid health benefits would add $3.8 billion to the federal government’s coffers in the 2018 tax year, it would also dramatically raise health-care costs for many Canadians, according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. Tasked with measuring the federal fiscal impact of including employer-paid health … Read more