A new study from the Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine found that during Israel’s first lockdown the general population exhibited a considerable rise in orofacial pain, as well as jaw-clenching in the daytime and teeth-grinding at night – physical symptoms often caused by stress and anxiety. The study was … Read more
When most people think about Movember, they think of men growing moustaches. From what I have come to learn, it is much more than that. It is about raising awareness and funds for projects that support men’s health. Movember’s projects center around three pillars: mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. We … Read more
Dentists travelling within the Northwest Territories to provide services are now back in operation in some communities as the territorial government, with support from Indigenous Services Canada, gave dental teams the green light to travel. “Oral health and access to dentists is a critical part of overall health and wellness. I am pleased with the collaborative work across Government … Read more
More than one in four adults in California report having poor oral health, but that figure rises to roughly one in two for the state’s lowest-income residents and drops to one in five for those with the highest incomes, according to a UCLA policy brief that looks at the role economic, social and environmental factors play … Read more
A new student-run organization at Schulich Dentistry is creating a space for dental students to learn about business and entrepreneurship opportunities within their future profession. The Dental Entrepreneurship, Business and Innovation (DEBI) club has been active on social media since August, posting information related to human resources, finance and accounting, business law and more. On … Read more
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the vast majority of dental practices in Canada were ordered to close. Despite being widely declared as safe for several months now, many are still reluctant to visit the dentist. In fact, only 36 per cent of Canadians have been to the dentist since restrictions have lifted. The … Read more
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has begun ramping up some community programs that were suspended at the start of the pandemic, but the city’s medical officer of health said not all will return to their pre-COVID-19 selves. The pandemic didn’t just throw OPH’s budget into disarray but also how it offered many of its services, including chronic disease prevention work. “These kinds of teams … Read more
In recent months there have been some particularly harmful trends widely shared on TikTok which will cause more harm than good to your pearly whites. Dentists Dr Lisa and Dr Vanessa Creaven, founders of Spotlight Oral Care, have shared their insight into the dangers of these viral trends. Hydrogen Peroxide Teeth Whitening A recent TikTok … Read more
Earlier this month, Farah Khemili popped a wintergreen breath mint in her mouth and noticed a strange sensation: a bottom tooth wiggling against her tongue. Ms. Khemili, 43, of Voorheesville, N.Y., had never lost an adult tooth. She touched the tooth to confirm it was loose, initially thinking the problem might be the mint. The … Read more
Up to 2,000 GTA families will soon be able to get free dental care at new clinic. At the same time, they’ll also be participating in research aimed at making sure every Canadian has access to dental coverage, and that such charity is no longer necessary in the future. The clinic is the centrepiece of what’s being … Read more
VOCO is proud to announce the release of Bifluorid 10 to the Canadian market, a unique double fluoride liquid varnish that contains 5% sodium fluoride and 5% calcium fluoride. It is indicated for the prevention of hypersensitivity, including sensitivity caused by professional teeth whitening, exposed cervical areas and crown margins, after professional cleanings, after enamel … Read more
A University of Manitoba research project has received a $1.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to reduce the high rate of early childhood tooth decay among First Nations and Métis children in Manitoba. This new five-year study is led by the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, the Manitoba … Read more
Since CEREC was launched in 1985, a very active CEREC community of dentists has emerged worldwide – coming together to learn more about what technology can do, sharing personal experiences and attending regular events to exchange knowledge. From December 3rd to 5th, 2020, CEREC enthusiasts can learn from top-class masters of digital dentistry at the … Read more
A new study has found that over-the-counter mouthwash can kill coronavirus within 30 seconds of exposure in a lab setting. The study, conducted by researchers at Cardiff University, found that mouthwash containing at least 0.07 percent cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) showed “promising signs” of reducing transmission of the virus in human saliva. The report, which was released … Read more
The Canada-U.S. chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future is now accepting applications for grants to help fund interprofessional projects that positively impact the oral health of pregnant women and children under 6. The annual grant program, backed by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, will allocate a total of up to $20,000 to eligible and selected projects … Read more
COVID-19 was once thought to mainly affect the lungs, but throughout the pandemic we’ve learned that’s certainly not the case. Now, more anecdotal reports are surfacing that the infection may have an impact on oral health. After being diagnosed with and recovering from COVID-19, people are sharing stories of how their teeth or gums weakened, with some saying that their teeth … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) releases new White Paper on antibiotic resistance to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. One of the unintended consequences of the COVID-19 lockdowns in England earlier this year has been a 25 per cent increase in the prescription of antibiotics by dentists, according to a new study published today in the British Dental Journal (BDJ). … Read more
From November 13 to 20, 2020, the ultimate dental meeting Dentsply Sirona World takes place as a very special virtual event. With more than 70 courses and six surgeries performed by specialists, dental professionals can receive an overview of the current state of the art in dentistry. The virtual forum offers the opportunity to earn … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to announce that it is now offering, additionally to the 500 ML bottles, 1L bottles of its X-PUR Opti-Rinse Plus 0.05% NaF grape flavor and 0.2% NaF mint flavor as an alternative to chlorhexidine oral rinses. In fact, an in-vitro study showed similar antibacterial effects than chlorhexidine against P. Gingivalis (gingivitis), … Read more
Dentists now have the opportunity to use Primescan in a new area of application: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and snoring, which affects up to 3.61 billion people worldwide and is a growing market. Dentsply Sirona has therefore signed an agreement to collaborate with Panthera Dental (Quebec, Canada) to offer a validated and fully digital workflow … Read more