The AAE announced it has dedicated the entire month of May to saving teeth. Save Your Tooth Month, sponsored by Sonendo, Inc. and TDO Software, is a national annual initiative designed to showcase the benefits of root canal treatment from a specialist. This year, the emphasis is on getting back on track with oral health … Read more
A global pandemic could not deter UB professor Othman Shibly from delivering supplies and oral health care to Syrians who have become refugees or been displaced by the ongoing war in Syria. Through the UB Global Miles for Smiles program, Shibly, DDS, clinical professor in the UB School of Dental Medicine, traveled to Lebanon from … Read more
Clinicians worldwide share a common need: a simplified adhesive and self-adhesive cementation procedure using a single product that can deliver high esthetics, exceptional bond strength and effortless clean-up. G-CEM ONE™, the new self-adhesive resin cement from GC, brings together high adhesive performance and excellent self-curing ability for a wide range of indications in one product … Read more
Join us for the first episode of our Oral Science Facebook Live Clinical Series: Optimal Clinical Results & Increased Revenues by Integrating Guided Biofilm Therapy. Natacha Barbeau, RDH and Independent GBT Certified Trainer, will present “Guided Biofilm Therapy”. She will showcase the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master, what clinical practitioners are doing wrong and what they should … Read more
DENTALEZ is excited to announce the newest superstar in our constellation of Star products! To answer our customer’s ongoing needs for power and flexibility, we’ve created a new handpiece in our Aeras line specifically to be compatible with KaVo’s MULTIFlex™ coupler, the Star Aeras 400 Flex. Maximum power with all the benefits of Star Handpieces … Read more
3.6 Million PPE Donation to ICD from Henry Schein Cares The International College of Dentists’ (ICD) Global Visionary Fund received $3.6 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc. The College is facilitating the disbursement of PPE to charitable projects and humanitarian missions around … Read more
The Saskatchewan Dental Students Society (SDSS) says it is “relieved” to finally be a part of the province’s vaccine rollout for frontline workers. SDSS says they reached out to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) on April 14 in hopes to have dental students, dentists, dental assistants … Read more
A Halifax-area dentist facing criminal charges in Gander, N.L., for allegedly allowing a jail guard to perform a dental procedure on an inmate has had his licence suspension lifted in Nova Scotia. But Dr. Louis Bourget can only practise under tight restrictions, which include: Not performing any procedure on a patient under sedation. Not performing any procedure … Read more
Letter to House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Encourages Biden-Harris Administration to Include Primary-Care Physicians in Vaccine Dissemination Process Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Stanley M. Bergman submitted a letter to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, urging federal officials to include primary care physicians … Read more
Keating Dental Lab’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge was a slam dunk Thanks to Keating Dental Lab, the Baylor Men’s basketball team and the generosity of a dental industry marketing professional, Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) was a big winner in this year’s NCAA tourney. Each year, Keating Dental Lab sponsors an NCAA Tournament bracket challenge, free … Read more
The Manitoba government is extending an arrangement that will allow kids in Child and Family Services care, as well as people receiving income assistance, to visit the dentist. The province will spend $32 million over three years to extend the agreement with the Manitoba Dental Association, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced Wednesday. “We are wanting to ensure … Read more
The racial mix of the dentist workforce does not reflect the U.S. population with Black and Hispanic dentists significantly underrepresented in the profession, according to the Health Policy Institute. The HPI published on April 19 a series of infographics and data looking into racial disparities in oral health. The series also highlighted the dental care utilization among … Read more
Free Product Provided To Help Ease the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment In response to a critical need within the dental community to help support and care for patients undergoing cancer treatments, OraCare is pleased to announce the continuation and growth of their program, OraCare Cares. “We were so happy when we found out that … Read more
J. Thomas Soliday, D.D.S., former ADA speaker of the House of Delegates and former president of the Maryland State Dental Association, died April 12. An oral surgeon from Gaithersburg, Maryland, Dr. Soliday was elected in 2002 as ADA speaker and spent 10 years in that position. Dr. Soliday served for 19 years as parliamentarian for … Read more
A family stands in the lobby of Camillus Dental Associates, it’s their second trip, but 5-year-old Jackson is not here for cavities. Mom and dad by his side, this appointment is a test run to help Jackson get used to the office. Jackson is autistic — on top of that, he’s nonverbal. Explaining the process … Read more
Following repeated requests from its loyal users, Oral Science is pleased to announce that X-PUR Opti-Rinse Plus 0.05% (daily use) will now be offered in a delicious mint flavor specifically designed for the particular taste of adult patients. This new version joins the flagship X-PUR Opti-Rinse Plus family, the #1 high strength sodium fluoride home-care … Read more
Dentists in Newfoundland and Labrador are unvaccinated and unhappy about it, saying they’ve been making their case to the provincial government to be prioritized for immunization, but haven’t made any headway. Every day, dentists work inside people’s mouths, as aerosols spew into the air around them, and have been doing so throughout much of the … Read more
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed three active oral care formulas that integrate a cannabinoid, namely cannabidiol (CBD), for antibacterial efficacy and anti-inflammatory action. To view the full article, please click here. See more of the latest dentistry news here!
Part of its mission to be the premium distributor and educator of the EMS AIRFLOW®, Oral Science is pleased to present exclusive offers on some EMS PIEZON® Instruments. Guided Biofilm Therapy provides a systematic and predictable evidenced based treatment protocol for caries and periodontal biofilm management on teeth, soft tissues, and implants. This minimally invasive … Read more
A new low-cost dental clinic has opened its doors in London, Ont., this week after three years in the making. The Wright Clinic launched to provide accessible dental care for those who face barriers such as income or housing insecurity in London. “Many Londoners suffer from pain, discomfort, and loss of opportunity because of poor oral … Read more