Introduction: The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at the University of Toronto supports the Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in numerous ways. The program’s director, residents and the Temporomandibular Joint and Orthognathic Surgery Fellows work collaboratively with staff orthodontist Dr James Noble and the chief of Dentistry, Dr. … Read more
It is a disease that you will learn about in dental school, but rarely see in actual practice. And given the many, varied features of congenital syphilis, when you do encounter your first case, you may need to review this condition and its presentation. Syphilis, generally, is on the rise in Canada. Between 2005 and … Read more
Orthodontic treatment can be described in 3 main groups based on the timing of treatment delivery as follows: 1) interceptive treatment, 2) comprehensive treatment, 3) adjunctive/limited treatment. Interceptive orthodontics describes orthodontic treatment that occurs during the mixed dentition stage of development. When interceptive treatment is done at the appropriate stage of growth and development (eg. … Read more
Saving irreplaceable tooth structure is invaluable. It is even more important for the kids in your practice as they and their teeth have a lifetime ahead. Several methods to preserve tooth structure exist. Among such methods is incomplete caries removal. It has been used effectively for many years and there is substantial evidence that the … Read more
I know that quite a number of dentists remain committed to air-driven handpieces. It was what you used in school. You have established clinical workflows in place with equipment you trust. What I also know is that no matter how long you’ve been practising, whether you’re a high-tech CEREC user or still mixing up alginate, … Read more
School of Dental Medicine to provide mentorship, hand skills development, test prep and more To increase enrollment of underrepresented students, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has launched Destination Dental School, an initiative that aims to remove barriers to careers in dentistry for students of color. Destination Dental School is open nationwide to … Read more
COLTENE SciCan is proud to announce the Canadian launch of OPTIM 1, a one-step cleaner disinfectant with a 1-minute broad-spectrum contact time. With OPTIM 1 there is no need to compromise between safety and efficacy. With a 1-minute contact time, OPTIM 1 is one of the fastest and most effective cleaner & disinfectants. It is … Read more
Dentists recognize the favorable fracture resistance and flexural strength properties of zirconia, but restoration removal and shade matching are a struggle for many, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel report published in the January issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The report includes responses from 277 ACE Panel member dentists about how they … Read more
An imbalance of the body’s oxygen producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be the reason why gum disease and chronic kidney disease affect each other, a new study led by the University of Birmingham has found. Periodontitis – or gum disease – is a common, inflammatory disease which causes bleeding gums, wobbly or … Read more
The COVID-19 outbreak at a Pembroke dental office is now over. According to an announcement by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, the outbreak is over effective Wednesday, December 30. No additional positive tests among staff or close contacts at the officer were received. To view the full story, please click here. See more … Read more
Dental professionals in Nova Scotia are seeing signs of pandemic stress in mouths. Wendy Stewart, president-elect of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, says over the past few months she has noticed more patients show up with oral health problems to the dental centre where she works in Fall River, N.S. One issue is an increase … Read more
Dentsply Sirona today announced that the company has acquired Byte, a rapidly growing clear aligner company. Byte holds a leadership position in the direct-to-consumer clear aligner market. As a result of the transaction, Dentsply Sirona adds scale in the important clear aligner category and strengthens its connection with dental professionals. Dentsply Sirona’s R&D capabilities and … Read more
The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. However, some of these microorganisms, such as Veillonella parvula, may be too nice. These peaceful bacteria engage in a one-sided relationship with pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis, helping the germ multiply and cause gum disease, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study. The research sought to understand how … Read more
For the first time, The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology awarded the first-place research award to the researcher who showed that the AI technology compares favorably with clinical providers in reading X-rays. Dentists can expect to be better than ever before in catching undiagnosed or overlooked conditions and identifying pathologies thanks to Denti.AI’s … Read more
Member achievements and contributions recognized during AAP’s 106th Annual Meeting The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently awarded members for outstanding contributions and accomplishments within the Academy and the specialty of periodontics. The recipients were honored during the AAP’s 106th Annual Meeting, which was held virtually November 6-15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gold … Read more
Pleasant for Patients, Now Easier Than Ever to Use Tokuyama Dental America is proud to announce the release of REBASE III, the next generation of chairside hard denture reline material. Now with enhanced mixability, extended handling time, increased flexural strength –and even less irritation – REBASE III is well positioned to succeed Rebase II, the … Read more
Editor’s note: The “Innovations” series highlights and features leaps forward in science-based technology that can provide benefits to dentists, their patients and the public. A new community water fluoridation system that is the first advancement in water fluoridation technology in decades has received a coveted approval that primes it for immediate deployment all over the … Read more
Medit and Straumann have entered a global distribution partnership for intraoral scanners effective as of January 1st, 2021. This agreement leverages the existing partnership of the two companies for dental lab scanners. The distribution agreement includes Medit’s highly popular intraoral scanner, the i500. The scanner delivers excellent performance for a wide range of applications, and … Read more
123Dentist, Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, is pleased to announce a $1.25 million donation to the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry to advance the future of dentistry. As leaders in dental education, UBC Dentistry is committed to providing advanced opportunities for students and building capacity for the school. The Nobel BioCare Oral Health Centre currently serves … Read more
The year of 2020 took an unexpected turn in March when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and impacted our lives in so many ways. Among other businesses, dental practices were forced to shut down and dentists could only treat emergency cases. New procedures had to be implemented in order to reopen, including enhanced PPE and sterilization. … Read more