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Oral Science Presents the EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master and Guided Biofilm Therapy at the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec

by Oral Science

At Oral Science, we are very proud to have recently established a premier partnership with EMS to introduce this new and revolutionary component of EMS offerings in Canada; Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). Guided Biofilm Therapy is a therapeutic 8 step protocol providing a systematic and predictable evidenced based treatment for caries and periodontal biofilm management … Read more

Calgarians Vote Yes to Fluoride in City Water Supply

by CTV News

Calgarian have voted to add fluoride back to the city’s water supply. “I’m thrilled,” said Juliet Guichon, a University of Calgary medical bioethicist and the campaign manager with Fluoride Yes! “And I’m sure I speak on behalf of the small but mighty team in saying we’re delighted that Calgarians will benefit now from fluoridation again.” … Read more

Hygienists Brace for Pitched Battles with Dentists in Fights Over Practice Laws

by News-Medical.Net

This year, the Illinois legislature was considering measures to expand oral health treatment in a state where millions of people live in dental care deserts. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers virtually for its annual lobbying day in the spring, the proposals to allow dental hygienists to clean the teeth of … Read more

The Medit i700 Intraoral Scanner Wins 2021 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award

by MEDIT Corporation

MEDIT is pleased to announce that its i700 intraoral scanner was chosen as a 2021 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award. The i700 was selected by a panel of the most prominent technology leaders in dentistry. This prestigious award is given to select new products that demonstrate groundbreaking technological innovation and the potential to positively … Read more

Lexa Sterilizer – More Capacity and Efficiency

by W&H Impex Inc

With the new Lexa sterilizer, W&H offers more of what counts in everyday dental infection control: incredible capacity, efficiency and protection. Large chamber capacity combined with short cycle times and full traceability speed up your sterilization process at the highest standards. Versatile cycle program options for all types of loads makes the Lexa sterilizer the … Read more

Baltimore-Area Dentist Selected as President-Elect of the American Dental Association

by ADA

Dr. George R. Shepley, D.D.S., will assume presidency in 2022 Dr. George R. Shepley, a general dentist in Baltimore, Md., is the president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Shepley was recently elected at the ADA House of Delegates Meeting during SmileCon™ in Las Vegas on October 16. Dr. Shepley served as Fourth District … Read more

Dr. Cesar Sabates Installed as ADA President

by ADA

Dr. Cesar Sabates of Coral Gables, Fla., is the newly installed 158th American Dental Association (ADA) president. He is the first Cuban-American dentist to hold the position. Previous to his new role as president, Dr. Sabates served as the 17th District trustee for the ADA Board of Trustees from 2016-2020 and as a delegate in … Read more

Researchers Develop New Technique to Improve Understanding of How Acid Damages Teeth

by University of Surrey

The University of Surrey and the School of Dentistry at the University of Birmingham have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth at the microstructural level. The researchers performed a technique called “in situ synchrotron X-ray microtomography” at Diamond Light Source, a special particle accelerator facility with which the University … Read more

Sonendo Announces Inaugural EndoCon Conference on Endodontic Innovation in San Diego

by Sonendo

400 Members of Global Endodontic Industry Gather for Three Days of Hands-On Learning, Lectures and Continuing Education Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced the inaugural Endodontic Conference on Innovation (EndoCon). The Sonendo and TDO Software-sponsored event, which takes place live and virtually from Oct. 14-16 in San Diego, brings together over … Read more

Study: Heartburn Drugs May Have Unexpected Benefits on Gum Disease

by The University at Buffalo

The use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent University at Buffalo study. The research found that patients who used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers – were more likely to have smaller probing depths … Read more

‘It’s Never Too Late’: Salinas Dental Hygienist Spent 11 Years as Farmworker

by David Rodriguez, Salinas Californian

Working in the fields takes a physical toll on a person. Long hours and harsh working conditions is the price paid by farmworkers to ensure that grocery stores are stocked and families have food on the table. Martina Hernandez Garcia watched her father work endlessly in the fields before she started harvesting lettuce herself. The experience motivated her … Read more

New U of T Satellite Dental Clinic Welcomes its First Patients

by University of Toronto

A new, state-of-the-art satellite dental clinic operated by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry is helping students gain critical skills while providing lower-cost care for patients. “These rooms are large and beauitfully coloured,” said Catherine Crowe, an artist who had a cavity filled at the clinic at 777 Bay St. in one of its 41 … Read more

Canadian Employer Medical Benefit Costs to Grow 7.0 Percent in 2022, Aon Survey Forecasts

by Aon plc

Employer-provided medical benefit costs in Canada are forecasted to rise 7.0 percent in 2022, outpacing general inflation by 5.0 percent, according to the 2022 Global Medical Trend Rates Report released today by Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm. The increase for Canadian employer-sponsored medical plan costs expected next year is due to a combination of higher costs … Read more

dentalcorp, Canada’s Top Dental Practice Network, Offers Team Members and Their Families Comprehensive Virtual Well-Being Services Free of Cost

by dentalcorp

dentalcorp’s network of over 7,000 frontline and support professionals now have access to Dialogue’s industry-leading virtual services dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company”), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and fastest-growing network of dental practices, today announced a new partnership with Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. (“Dialogue”) (TSX: CARE), Canada’s leading Employee and Family Assistance Program provider. … Read more

Military Police Charge Halifax Dental Technician for Alleged Privacy Breaches

by Saltwire

A military dental technician who was convicted in Halifax provincial court of intimidating a justice system participant – a Dartmouth lawyer – now faces charges under the National Defence Act for allegedly improperly accessing people’s medical records. Sgt. Richard Allen Ross of 1 Dental Unit Halifax has been charged with 19 counts of conduct to … Read more

Iowa Fines Dental Hygienist $100 for Coming Into Work After Positive COVID-19 Test

by USA Today

An Iowa dental hygienist who kept working while aware she had COVID-19 agreed to pay $100 fine in a settlement with the Iowa Dental Board. The hygienist also agreed to a five-day suspension and was required to take five hours of classes on infection control and ethics. The Sac City, Iowa, resident did not respond to multiple interview requests by … Read more

Dentists, Staff Facing Threats as Patients React ‘Very Badly’ to P.E.I.’s New Restrictions

by CBC

The Dental Association of P.E.I. says its members have noticed an increase in the number of patients complaining about measures meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Brian Barrett, the association’s executive director, says some dentists and their staff are frustrated about having to deal with angry complaints from people who don’t want to comply … Read more

18 Ex-NBA Players Charged in $4M Health-Care Fraud Scheme

by CBC

Eighteen former NBA players were charged Thursday with pocketing about $2.5 million US illegally by defrauding the league’s health and welfare benefit plan in a scam that authorities said involved claiming fictitious medical and dental expenses. “The defendants’ playbook involved fraud and deception,” U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss told a news conference after FBI agents across … Read more