A 51-year-old Peterborough man is facing a mischief charge but now has a dental appointment, say police. Peterborough Police say at approximately 8:45 a.m. on June 21, officers were made aware of a man causing an alleged disturbance in the Aylmer Street and Dalhousie Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned the man had allegedly struck … Read more
HRSA Grant Will Support Training for Dental and Dental Hygiene Students to Provide Oral Health Services for People with Disabilities, Expectant Mothers NYU College of Dentistry has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to prepare dental and dental hygiene students to care for underserved populations, including people … Read more
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has announced the recipients of the first ever EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health supported by GSK. The award will be conferred every year to three projects on digital innovations aimed at the public, dentists and researchers that will contribute to gum health worldwide. The prizes … Read more
The Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) protocol stands for success, quality, motivated practice teams and excellent patient acceptance. A worldwide survey of 76,338 patients has now confirmed the outstanding patient satisfaction and found that 92% of all patients surveyed are enthusiastic about GBT and will recommend the GBT treatment to family and friends. This question and many more were summarized in a detailed evaluation … Read more
Women made up 56% of first-year dental students in 2021 — the highest rate ever, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute, which studied the latest changes in demographics of first-year dental students in the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s Survey of Dental Education. In addition, HPI found that first-year enrollment also increased among Black and … Read more
A majority of Canadians are not pleased with how their provincial governments are handling health care, according to a new survey from the Angus Reid Institute. The non-profit research organization polled more than 5,000 Canadians earlier this month and found that nearly three quarters, or 72 per cent, were critical of their provincial governments when it comes … Read more
An alumna from the class of 8T5 will step in as the Faculty of Dentistry’s first female dean as we prepare to welcome Laura Tam for a one-year term. Dean Daniel Haas 7T9, 8T8 PhD wraps up his decade long service to the school on June 30. Professor Laura Tam currently serves as the Associate … Read more
One of the most common biofilm-related infections is dental caries which affects more than 60% of children and almost all adults around the world. The pathogenic bacteria, Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), induce cavities based on the formation of extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) and their survival in acidic environments. The plaque biofilm formed has the characteristics of water … Read more
The School of Dental Medicine has received a $550,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to provide dental care to individuals who are homeless, as well as underinsured families in Western New York, populations who are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will provide nearly 100 days of free dental care, including … Read more
After learning of dire needs in Ukraine, the ADA and ADA Foundation are lending support by publicizing humanitarian efforts of the dental community across the U.S. and stepping in with contributions to the Ukraine Dental Association. Letters sent by ADA leadership to the Ukraine Dental Association, Polish Dental Society and Polish Chamber of Physicians and … Read more
Lung function declines with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). “Our study indicates a link between periodontal disease and lung function meaning that good dental hygiene may benefit both oral and respiratory health,” said study author Dr. Anders Røsland of … Read more
Charges of sexual assault and sexual interference have been withdrawn against Toronto dentist Dr. Amir Haydarian after prosecutors said there was “no reasonable prospect of conviction” and that they had doubts about the credibility of the main complainant. Haydarian, a dentist at Mount Pleasant Dental Centre, was charged on June 26, 2020, with five counts of assault; one count of … Read more
Planmeca has earned a reputation as the leader in low dose CBCT imaging. The Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ protocol has been studied in several studies, one of which concluded that the technology reduces patient doses by up to 77% with no statistical reduction in image quality between the standard and ULD protocols. A recently published … Read more
The clock is ticking for the government to deliver on its ambitious promise to the New Democrats to deliver a dental care program for low- and middle-income uninsured kids by the end of the year, while cost estimates have nearly doubled. The pledge is a key element of the Liberal government’s deal with the NDP to stave off an … Read more
The first European guideline for the treatment of advanced (stage IV) periodontitis has just been published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (1), official publication of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). This groundbreaking S3-level clinical practice guideline (1) has been announced today during the press presentation of EuroPerio10, the world’s leading congress in periodontology … Read more
Edra Publishing announces the launch of SEE: Art, Esthetics, Dental Photography written by Amanda Seay, DDS, FACD. FAGD. A nationally and internationally recognized speaker, award-winning educator, and leading voice in esthetic dentistry, Dr. Seay takes the reader on her journey as an esthetic dentist and shares the secrets behind her photographic artform. From the types … Read more
The latest wave of HPI’s Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll conducted between May 17-22, 2022, sheds new light on the impact the dental staff shortage is having on practices across the country. Key findings include: Recruitment Needs: Dental team recruitment needs have not eased up. Roughly four in ten dentists were recruiting … Read more
In a policy paper, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is calling on the Government of Canada to commit $2 billion over five years to provincial and territorial governments to deliver a pan-Canadian oral health program that would give Canadian seniors, wherever they may live, access to preventive oral care services to help them maintain good … Read more
Dental professionals require access to each patient’s complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible; care that is safe for the patient, promotes preventive management and improves dental treatment outcomes. This unprecedented access would aid all types of dental professionals, including general … Read more
Lumens Dental Corp., a dental technology company located in Toronto, announced the release of Dentli™, a dental directory SaaS connecting patients to top-rated dentists in Canada. This release adds another tool to the Lumens Dental Corp. portfolio, focusing on dental patient acquisition. Dentli™ provides a platform for Canadian based patients to discover dentists with added … Read more