Oral Health

Data shows recent U.S. dentists will eventually own practices at similar rates as previous generations

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The American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute (HPI) has published new data showing that while younger U.S. dentists are becoming practice owners at lower rates early in their careers, most eventually do take that step. “Our analysis suggests that the trend of declining practice ownership among younger dentists is primarily an early-career phenomenon,” said Dr. … Read more

Dentalcorp reports record $44.3M in cash flow, acquires 12 practices in Q1

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Dentalcorp, Canada’s largest network of dental practices, capped off the first quarter of 2025 with a record $44.3 million in adjusted free cash flow, representing an increase of about 26 per cent over the same period in 2024, it says in a release. “Following a strong first quarter of 2025 that exceeded expectations, we’re carrying … Read more

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WOlf Cam and Mister X Ray sensors has you covered: no more sensor or camera blackmail

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Dental Savings Club is a Canadian owned and operated family company committed to helping dentists cut costs on everyday dental products. Their secret recipe is that they sell directly to the dentist, eliminating the middleman and the middleman’s cost. Dental Savings Club has established relationships with some of the most popular and trusted manufacturers in … Read more

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WOlf Cam and Mister X Ray sensors has you covered: no more sensor or camera blackmail

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Dental Savings Club is a Canadian owned and operated family company committed to helping dentists cut costs on everyday dental products. Their secret recipe is that they sell directly to the dentist, eliminating the middleman and the middleman’s cost. Dental Savings Club has established relationships with some of the most popular and trusted manufacturers in … Read more

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Quadrant Direct Case MO-DO Back-to-Back + Single Class II Ring Stack

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Dr. Matthew Burton, DDS, is a seasoned dentist with extensive experience in chairside practice. Frustrated with the limitations of existing Class II matrix systems, he collaborated with Garrison to develop the Quad Matrix System, a novel approach to simplifying and improving the efficiency of complex restorations. This innovative system, born from his years of practical … Read more

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Quadrant Direct Case MO-DO Back-to-Back + Single Class II Ring Stack

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Dr. Matthew Burton, DDS, is a seasoned dentist with extensive experience in chairside practice. Frustrated with the limitations of existing Class II matrix systems, he collaborated with Garrison to develop the Quad Matrix System, a novel approach to simplifying and improving the efficiency of complex restorations. This innovative system, born from his years of practical … Read more

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Shaping the future together

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The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) has been one of the premier dental conventions for the dental profession for over 157 years.  It has become a favourite gathering place for all dental professionals from across Ontario and beyond.  Where else can you learn, connect and network with thousands of dental professionals, all … Read more

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SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

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The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) has been one of the premier dental conventions for the dental profession for over 157 years.  It has become a favourite gathering place for all dental professionals from across Ontario and beyond.  Where else can you learn, connect and network with thousands of dental professionals, all … Read more

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

by Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press
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Canada’s provincial and territorial health ministers are meeting with their federal counterpart in Halifax this week, and the New Democrats are urging them to ink pharmacare deals. The national pharmacare law calls for the federal government to sign deals with provinces and territories to start funding coverage of birth control and diabetes medications.  Federal Health … Read more

Study links frequent recreational cannabis use to increased risk of dental issues, including severe tooth loss

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A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use is associated with a higher likelihood of dental problems. The research analyzed data from 5,656 U.S. adults aged 18 to 59, collected between 2015 and 2018 through the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). According … Read more

After raising $40M, U.S.-based dental AI company VideaHealth to ‘double down’ on its market expansion in Canada

by Dina Al-Shibeeb, Oral Health
VideaHealth, the leading dental AI company, today announced that it has secured $40 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. (iStock)

Boston-based AI company VideaHealth, already partnering with Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) across North America, is now targeting everyday Canadian dentists, according to Founder & CEO Florian Hillen. The announcement comes the same day as the company’s $40 million Series B funding raise. “We’ve always had strong investor interest,” Hillen said, noting that the company plans … Read more

The ‘first ever’ in-office Personalized Xerostomia Protocol tool for dentists to help patients with dry mouth

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prevalence is at least 20 per cent in the general population, with increased prevalence in females (up to 30 per cent) and the elderly (up to 50 per cent).

With many patients unaware they have dry mouth, privately held K Pharmaceuticals has introduced the “first ever” in-office Personalized Xerostomia Protocol (PXP) tool to assist dentists in identifying and managing the condition. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, the PXP is designed for use with every patient at every appointment. It provides clear guidelines and … Read more

Study identifies ‘dental deserts’ in U.S., one of the first to map access to care nationally

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A study published in December led by a Harvard associate professor identified “dental deserts” across the U.S. and was among the first to map spatial accessibility to clinics nationally, the university announced Jan. 22. Published in JAMA Network Open on Dec. 23, the study found that approximately 1.7 million people in the U.S. lacked access … Read more

ACFD launches pilot program for foreign-trained dentists to gain licensure in a ‘cheaper, quicker’ way

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The pilot program will run for two years and be offered at three locations: the University of Alberta in Alberta, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, and l’Université Laval in Québec

The Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) has introduced a pilot program designed to offer Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are internationally trained dentists a new pathway to licensure in Canada. Applications for the Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada (BTDPC) Program will open on February 1, 2025. The program is also … Read more

No update yet on Canadian dental plan, say associations as political uncertainty looms

by Dina Al-Shibeeb, Oral Health
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Dental associations are still waiting for updates from the federal government on the final phase of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), amid political uncertainty following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. The CDCP’s final phase is set to launch in 2025 and will expand coverage to adults aged 18 to 65 who lack dental benefits … Read more

ADA urges Trump administration to prioritize oral health as ‘bedrock’ of overall well-being, maintain fluoride in water

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President of the 159,000-member ADA is calling on the Trump administration to prioritize oral health as studies have established its link to overall health. (iStock)

A day before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, the head of the American Dental Association (ADA) called for a “paradigm shift” in Washington, urging recognition of the critical link between oral health and overall health. “It is crucial to recognize that oral health is the bedrock of … Read more

Septodont invests in Balanced Pharma to develop new pain-relief dental injection drugs

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The goals is to bring enhanced dental pain-relief drugs and reduce opioid use.

Balanced Pharma Inc. (BPI), a North Carolina-based company, has recently announced that France-based Septodont has made a strategic investment to support the development of its new dental injection drugs. BPI also said that Septodont COO Atif Zia has joined its Board of Directors. “We are very proud to add Septodont to the growing list of … Read more

Poll: 62% of Canadians, from Liberals to Conservatives, back dental care plan’s continuation

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A new survey by Abacus Data, conducted for The Logic, reveals that Canadians overwhelmingly support the continuation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The study, conducted with 1,500 Canadians aged 18 and older from Jan. 9 to 14, 2025, found that 62 per cent of respondents want the program to continue, emphasizing its importance … Read more

How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

by Carlos Quiñonez, Noha A. Gomaa, and Paul Allison, The Conversation
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Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).  Proroguing Parliament until late March will have an impact. While existing spending for the CDCP will continue, the supplementary estimates tabled last fall that were waiting for parliamentary approval — about $317 million and $1.5 million respectively in new spending for Health … Read more

NFL star Patrick Mahomes joins Align Technology as brand ambassador after closing his teeth gap with Invisalign

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During his early years in the NFL, quarterback Patrick Mahomes famously had a gap between his teeth. On Thursday, Align Technology announced that Mahomes has joined the leading global medical device company as its brand ambassador, representing the Invisalign Smile Squad. “After many years of speculation, I figured it was finally time to set the … Read more