Artificial Intelligence is becoming a part of everyday life. And it’s gaining popularity as a tool for dentists to use for procedures like dental implants. Earlier this week, one Flagstaff dentist took the use of YOMI robotic technology to a whole new level, giving himself a dental implant. And the craziest part? He wasn’t even … Read more
Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains xylitol — a chemical that can boost oral health — in place of regular sugar. Among women who chewed the xylitol gum, 549 out … Read more
Lower-income workers across Ontario have lower rates of employer-provided dental insurance, according to a new report by the Toronto Foundation. In addition, the community foundation found the problem is more pronounced in Toronto. For example, 53 per cent of employees earning under $20,000 annually have workplace dental insurance in the rest of Ontario, while the same … Read more
Dental industry leader Bisco Canada’s empowering new name and look are built on decades-long knowledge and partnership building. Today Bisco Canada announced it has rebranded as Curion. The new name and identity, stemming from the word “cura” meaning “to care”, are born out of a desire to reflect their breakout growth as curators of expert-driven … Read more
Q: Bisco Canada has unveiled a new look and leadership team. What can you tell us about this exciting transformation? After 30+ years as Bisco Dental Products Canada, I’m delighted to share that we have rebranded as Curion. Accompanied by a fresh look, new logo, new website, we feel our new identity better represents our … Read more
A Scottish dentist has warned that NHS patients are being let down with a fast-food approach to oral care that is “cheap and quick” and storing up dental problems for millions who cannot afford private treatment. Douglas Thain said that decades of underfunding by the Scottish government had created a “toxic” environment as dentists battle … Read more
Bryan Walls credits his training in dentistry at the University of Toronto with giving him the skills and stability to pursue his life’s passion: preserving the history of the Underground Railroad. Walls, who practised dentistry in Windsor, founded the John Freeman Walls Underground Railroad Museum , named after his great-great-grandfather who fled slavery in North Carolina. … Read more
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) as we mark our fifth year recognizing dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across Canada. Championed by CDHA and sponsored by SENSODYNE, the Dental Hygiene Superhero competition runs from February 1 to May 17 and celebrates dental hygienists who educate and empower their clients to … Read more
The Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has clarified the recently revised Directive #2. The Directive says that “non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures will cautiously and gradually resume in pediatric specialty hospitals and other settings such as private hospitals and independent health facilities to alleviate pressures from deferred care.” The College has now been … Read more
W&H unveils and demonstrates new innovations and solutions at one of the largest exhibits of dental products and manufacturers in North America. W&H Group, a leading international medical technology company, will unveil their latest innovations and solutions for dentists and clinicians at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2022 Midwinter Meeting. This national convention takes place … Read more
Materials scientists and chemical engineers from Beihang University, Peking University, and the University of Michigan have created a synthetic tooth enamel that’s even stronger than what’s found in our teeth. They described their crowning achievement in a study published on February 3 in Science. The biomimetic tooth enamel was modeled after nature’s original design, but tweaked in … Read more
A lack of insurance coverage is forcing more than a third of people in Canada’s largest city to go without dental care, a new report says. About 35 per cent of residents don’t have dental insurance, forcing many to avoid the dentist altogether due to the cost, according to the report from the Toronto Foundation, an organization … Read more
In follow-up to the notice given to health professionals in October 2021, the provincial health officer is finalizing, in consultation with all health professional colleges, an order that requires all regulated health professionals to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022, to work in their occupation in British Columbia. The purpose of this provincial health officer … Read more
Recent studies have shown that a protein present in the gingival epithelium (the part of the gums that surrounds the teeth) may have antimicrobial properties, in particular against the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). In addition to playing a significant role in periodontal disease, this bacterium may also be linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as … Read more
A Halifax-area dentist has admitted to allowing an unqualified person to perform dental surgery on an inmate from a Newfoundland jail. Louis Bourget’s admission is contained in an agreed statement of facts that formed part of a disciplinary decision by the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board, the body that regulates the profession in that province. … Read more
EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master & Guided Biofilm Therapy La gestion traditionnelle du biofilm est maintenant dépassée : c’est le temps de changer ! Natacha Barbeau, HD Mardi 22 février 2022 – 20h à 21h HE S’enregistrer EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master & Guided Biofilm Therapy Defining the New Normal … Not Letting it Define You Dr. Parag … Read more
Going to the dentist can be an anxious experience for anyone, but even more daunting when there are communication barriers. Because of cultural and language barriers, people who are deaf or hard of hearing often lack access to efficient communication in the health care system. These disparities can lead to misdiagnoses, mistreatment, limited access to care, and poorer … Read more
Opioids have routinely been prescribed to adults and children for dental procedures for decades, and dentists are among the top prescribers of the drugs after family physicians, responsible for an estimated 1 in 10 opioids in the United States. But prescriptions for the powerful narcotics have fallen in recent years, as the opioid crisis has underscored the … Read more
Oral Science (Brossard, QC) is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by EMS (Switzerland) the new official national service center for the EMS AIRFLOW®. Dental offices across Canada will now have a convenient and quick access to the team of technical specialists at Oral Science for their EMS AIRFLOW® units requiring servicing and … Read more
In recognition of National World Cancer Day, OraCare is expanding the scope of its OraCare Cares program with an in kind donation to cancer patients when participating dentists purchase OraCare Rinse. Under the new initiative, called “Your Order, Their Relief”, the company will send a free set of OraCare Rinse to patients suffering side effects … Read more