Being asked to quarantine throughout much of 2020 reshaped much of our common life together, including how we as clinicians pursue continuing education. As we all continue the transition out of “crisis mode” toward the “new normal,” I wanted to sit down with two people who had a front-row seat to dentists’ changing habits and … Read more
Increases in “bad” bacteria and decreases in “good” bacteria in gums associated with amyloid beta Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for amyloid beta—a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease—in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), according to new research from NYU College of Dentistry and Weill … Read more
An international study led by researchers at McGill University has found that those with poor dental hygiene tend to experience more severe COVID-19 symptoms. Using the digital medical and dental records from 568 Qatari patients with COVID-19, the researchers found that those with periodontitis, better known as gum disease, were more likely to suffer from … Read more
April is oral health month in Canada and, while we all continue to do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus and keep our communities healthy, we cannot forget that maintaining good health includes protecting our oral health. Dental hygienists know that taking care of our mouths, teeth, and gums benefits our overall … Read more
Though it might seem obvious to some, dentists are warning people not to use their teeth to open things like beer bottles, due to the very real risks of chipping, breaking or fracturing your teeth. The original video of Madison Beer cracking open a bottle of beer with her teeth was uploaded to TikTok by … Read more
Antibody for USAG-1 shown to stimulate tooth growth Tooth loss is a widespread problem in adults and results in poor quality of life. Currently, solutions to this problem include artificial teeth and implants. But these aren’t as good as “real teeth,” and they don’t markedly improve quality of life. Now, scientists from Japan have made … Read more
Nearly a decade after Canada’s National School of Dental Therapy shut its doors, three Saskatchewan organizations have joined forces in an effort to resume the teaching of dental therapy in the country. The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Saskatchewan announced Monday that they have secured $150,000 from Indigenous Services Canada … Read more
A study examining the role of the oral cavity in SARS-CoV-2 infection has found evidence the virus infects cells in the mouth, which could explain why some patients with COVID-19 experience taste loss, dry mouth and blistering. The research also found that saliva is infectious, indicating the mouth may play a part in transmitting the … Read more
Colgate is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE). The CARE Program recognizes a new generation of academic researchers by providing up to $30,000 USD (per project) to support oral health research projects across multiple disciplines. The five junior faculty members chosen to receive this year’s awards are: … Read more
Dr. Elena Hernandez-Kucey says it’s something dentists across North America have been talking about: a noticeable increase in stress-related dental issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are seeing more joint problems, people arriving (in clinics) saying: ‘I’m not sleeping well, I’m waking up, my face hurts,’” Hernandez-Kucey told Global News. The Edmonton dentist explains tension and … Read more
Veterans two times more likely to develop head and neck cancers than non-veterans The University at Buffalo has received a $1.5 million grant from the United States Department of Defense to develop new therapies that help reduce chronic inflammation and immunosuppression in oral cancers. Through the three-year grant, the research will center on a type … Read more
We live in interesting times. On one end of the spectrum, we have the image-conscious patients who will do absolutely anything to create what they see as a perfect smile. On the other end of the spectrum, we have a growing body-positive movement determined to eschew the unhealthy demands of marketer-created body image. Properly treating … Read more
The Government of Canada has recently announced major investments in Canadian firms, including a $32.7 million contribution to Septodont’s division in Cambridge, Ontario. This investment will support a significant project to increase Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity for fill-finish of sterile injectables in a state-of-the-art GMP facility expansion. “Such a proud moment for Septodont. By creating such … Read more
Dental hygiene students at Fanshawe College are now fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, as the college is set to open its new oral health clinic to clients this May. “It is amazing. It’s state of the art, we have all new equipment the best that we could get,” said Dental Assistant Program … Read more
With COVID-19 altering all aspects of society over the past year or so, it’s perhaps not surprising that it also appears to have spurred a change in personal dental habits. Indeed, Japanese news outlets have published several anecdotal reports that suggest that certain family members have been increasingly reluctant to share their toothpaste with others … Read more
On March 20, an important topic is in the spotlight worldwide: World Oral Health Day, which this year is themed “Be proud of your mouth.” The day aims to raise awareness of oral health as a key factor in living a longer, healthier life. Dentsply Sirona, as the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products … Read more
Ahead of World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on Saturday 20 March and one year into the pandemic, FDI councillors and members say they are seeing first-hand the catastrophic aftermath of the virus on the health of people’s teeth and gums in dental practices around the globe. “Let’s call it for what it is—a dental disaster,” said Dr Gerhard Konrad … Read more
Researchers at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine have found evidence that two types of mouthwash disrupt the COVID-19 virus under laboratory conditions, preventing it from replicating in a human cell. The study, published in the journal Pathogens, found that Listerine and the prescription mouthwash Chlorhexidine disrupted the virus within seconds after being diluted to concentrations … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much hand-wringing among Americans since last March. It’s also caused a ton of teeth grinding. A recent survey of dentists conducted by the American Dental Association reported that more than 70% of dentists reported increases of teeth grinding in their practices since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, … Read more
The 51st annual student presentation showcase will take place on March 26, 2021, 4:00-8:00 ADT. Formerly known as Table Clinics, this event now falls under the banner of Research In Oral Health (RIOH) Student Presentations Showcase. The name was changed to reflect a renewed focus on evidence-based oral health research for both dentistry and dental … Read more