Research lays groundwork for improving the success of medical and dental implants When dental implants are inserted, saliva or blood plasma immediately coat them. The implants adsorb a thin layer of proteins from these fluids that help gum tissue attach, but also allow microorganisms – including potentially harmful bacteria – to grow on the implant … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh today repeated a promise from the party’s 2019 campaign to implement a federal program that would subsidize the costs of dental care for Canadians who lack insurance. Singh made the pledge on the 21st day of the federal election campaign in the Newfoundland and Labrador riding of St. John’s South–Mount Pearl as the party … Read more
For almost four decades, Dr. Bruce Dow has filled cavities, pulled teeth and provided other essential dental health care in his hometown of Hawthorne, Nev. As his wife, Michelle Dow, describes it: “real, down-to-earth dentistry.” The Dows are now looking to retire. But they are aware the dentist’s departure is likely to leave a tremendous … Read more
For the second consecutive year, MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, was named a Cellerant Best of Class Award winner for its TeleDent™ professional grade, all-in-one teledentistry platform. According to MouthWatch founder and CEO, Brant Herman, “We’re committed to improving TeleDent based on the feedback … Read more
Due to the recent COVID-19 surge and the availability of safe and effective vaccines, our health care organizations and societies advocate that all health care and long-term care employers require their workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all health care workers to put patients as … Read more
Calgary children have been without fluoride in their drinking water since 2011, and their dental health is suffering. The findings come from a University of Calgary study published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology that compares the dental health of children in Calgary to children in Edmonton, where the municipal water supply is fluoridated. Of the approximately … Read more
Dentsply Sirona World is the premium annual clinical education event for dental professionals. From September 23-25, the Ultimate Dental Experience will once again take place in Las Vegas, NV, connecting participants to first-class clinical education courses and the next generation of innovative solutions. Join fellow dental professionals on site or virtually and take a step … Read more
Darby Dental Supply has partnered with Women in DSO®, a nonprofit group that is committed to the empowerment and growth of women leaders in dental support organizations. As a founding sponsor, Darby will support women throughout the industry through strategic networking opportunities, professional mentorship, specialized education, and a growing network of resources. “We are excited … Read more
Bad news for those aiming for the brightest smile — according to a new Canadian study, certain teeth-whitening agents may be more dangerous than previously thought, able to damage not just the surface enamel, but all the way to the centre of the tooth. A study led by researchers with the University of Toronto and published … Read more
Selfies taken by missing persons before they disappear could prove key for future forensic dental identification, according to a researcher studying at the University of Dundee. Selfies showing teeth and gum shields are just some of the new dental identifiers to now appear on a checklist designed to aid the police and forensic odontologists in … Read more
Some people are switching dentists over concerns about vaccination status. “If I were to ask my dentist or any medical provider whether they were vaccinated and they said ‘no’ I would immediately find a new provider,” said Christen Alexander. Alexander didn’t ask this of her dentist because at her visit she assumed they were vaccinated. … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association estimates about five million Canadians don’t have a primary care physician, or family health-care team, which has spillover effects into other parts of the health-care system. Among those trickle-down effects is people going to emergency departments, already stretched by the COVID-19 pandemic, for issues a family doctor could manage. Trudeau says … Read more
People could lose teeth unless Covid rules in Wales are eased to allow more to get check-ups, leading dentists have warned. The British Dental Association said it wants rules for dentists relaxed now most of Wales’ Covid rules have eased. Russell Gidney, chair of the BDA’s Welsh General Dental Practice Committee said delays could mean tooth … Read more
Quebec-based AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”) has announced that their medical grade masks will now be made available directly to the general public through an online storefront. The decision was driven by a combination of increased production capacity at the Montreal-based manufacturing facility, the high degree of contagiousness of the Delta variant and the impending back-to-school season. … Read more
With shortages of Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) across Canada, dentalcorp is investing in a local solution with a gift to the Our Students, Your Health campaign. Canada’s leading and fastest-growing network of dental practices, dentalcorp is giving $35,000 in support of a new dental clinic inside Okanagan College’s Health Sciences Centre. The modern clinic will … Read more
The American Dental Association Science & Research Institute, together with other U.S. and international collaborators, has been awarded a three-year, $3.5 million grant to create a cell atlas of the nose, mouth and airways from birth through adolescence. The research team received the grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as part of a $33 million … Read more
Vancouver police have recovered $12,000 worth of gold teeth. The stash of dental gold includes fillings, caps, and bridges recovered by officers in June. “This is a strange and puzzling case, unlike anything our investigators have seen in a long time,” Sgt. Steve Addison said in a statement on Thursday. View the full story. See … Read more
The night before he was indicted this week, a Long Island dentist suspected of exchanging painkillers for sexual favors was sending text messages suggesting he’d give a woman a Percocet prescription if she wanted to “hang out” and “party a bit,” federal prosecutors said Thursday. Barry Arnold, 70, of Williston Park, New York, is charged … Read more
With the focus firmly on oral health following the ADA’s annual Dental Health Week promotion in early August and the upcoming World Cavity-Free Future Day in October, Colgate has announced an expansion of its Oral Health Advocacy Community, which includes the ADA’s Oral Health Coordinator, Dr Mikaela Chinotti. Formed with the intention to provide young oral health … Read more
Pilot Program Will Increase Access to Affordable Care for U.S. Veterans New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement its new initiative, Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE), as part of VA’s VETSmile pilot program. VETSmile/VOCARE began July 1 in partnership with … Read more