Could this study end the debate over whether fluoridated water causes cognitive decline? In an attempt to settle the debate over whether fluoridated water is safe as a public health measure, a new study by an Australian university reports no link between fluoridated water and cognitive decline. Starting in 2012, the two-year National Child Oral … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in Canada’s health system, but says much of its promise will take time to realize. Holland says he expects AI tools can help ease doctor workload and integrate health records from disparate providers, but that means greater digitization when many doctors … Read more
Farnell Barqué, a researcher at the Meteorological Service of Catalonia in Spain, took an orthodontist friend’s advice: Why not use a CT scanner to reveal the complete internal structure of hailstones? “The first result was impressive,” said Barqué in an interview with New Scientist. “Wow! We can see the interior of the stone without breaking … Read more
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has issued new clinical practice guidelines on the use and timing of antibiotics for dental patients who have undergone or are scheduled for total joint replacement surgeries, such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA). The updated guidelines aim to help prevent periprosthetic joint infections … Read more
Ontario has revoked the license of a dentist for not disclosing previous charges related to evading U.S. sanctions on Iran, a spokesperson from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) told Global News. Ontario resident Arash Yousefijam pleaded guilty in the United States in 2021 to running a scheme to dodge Iran sanctions … Read more
Five undergraduate dentistry students from King’s College London have reached a milestone in their careers even before receiving their degrees, with their qualitative research published in a peer-reviewed journal. Their paper, Evaluating the Constructive Alignment of Learning Objectives Within Haptics Simulation in the Dental Undergraduate Curriculum, was published in the International Dental Journal. The study … Read more
Held a day before the Yankee Dental Congress, the inaugural Oral Health Prevention Summit (OHPS) will open its doors on Jan. 29 to shift the paradigm from a traditionally disease-based industry to a proactive one focused on prevention. The theme, Managing Dental Disease with a Medical Mindset, offers education on preventive-based clinical models, policy and … Read more
Japanese dentists are testing a groundbreaking drug that could enable people with missing teeth to grow new ones, reducing the need for dentures and implants, AFP recently reported. Katsu Takahashi, head of oral surgery at the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital in Osaka, explained that dormant buds of a third set of teeth exist beneath … Read more
Lumoral, a light-activated antibacterial treatment developed by Finnish researchers, is demonstrating significant potential in treating advanced gum disease, according to a study published by Nature on Friday. The LumoKaunas2023 study, which began in August 2023 and is ongoing in Lithuania, has shared preliminary findings. To date, approximately two-thirds (67%) of participants using the device have … Read more
German researchers have developed a protein-based sweetener called X3 to support the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s (BMEL) initiative to reduce sugar content in processed foods and beverages. “One gram of the substitute is as sweet as approximately 10 kilograms of sugar,” explains Dr. Stefan Rasche, a scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular … Read more
University at Buffalo’s Dr. Michael Markiewicz led a life-saving procedure on a newborn in Tel Aviv, Israel. The newborn, who was struggling to breathe and was born with Pierre Robin Sequence, faced immediate respiratory challenges, the university said. This rare craniofacial condition often necessitates a tracheostomy, which is the standard solution in Israel. This contrasts … Read more
An additional $317 million is allocated to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) after the Parliament held an 11th-hour vote on a $21-billion spending bill. Tuesday’s vote’s outcome was already considered a foregone conclusion after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh indicated his party would support the supplementary estimates. The support is tied to the inclusion of … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is significantly impacting senior dental services provided by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) in Guelph and Orangeville, according to a Dec. 4 report. Seniors enrolled in the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), who are also eligible for the CDCP, can access benefits from both programs. However, the programs cannot … Read more
For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S., pointing to research that cautions about the risks of exposure to the mineral in high doses. A low … Read more
From probing a societal problem to sharing new scientific findings, a Quebec institute is another proof that the future of research is multidisciplinary and collaborative, especially amid a provincial government push for across-sectors work. Not only that, but the Quebec-based Intersectoral Network for Oral and Bone Sustainable Health Research (Réseau de recherche intersectorielle en santé … Read more
While the first attempt at using salivary proteins for cancer diagnosis dates back to 1959, the use of oral health as an indicator of overall health has taken gradual steps—especially at the dentist’s office. In a 2011 interview, David T.W. Wong, an active scientist in oral cancer and saliva diagnostics research, expressed his enthusiasm for … Read more
The World Health Organization predicts that oral diseases will continue to rise worldwide due to aging populations, urbanization, and changing living conditions. Additionally, more people are recognizing the connection between oral health and overall well-being. Various segments of the dental market are expected to grow significantly to meet increasing demand. Below are highlights from recent … Read more
Pratyusha Kondath landed in Toronto this summer from India as a foreign-trained dentist through the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program under the Express Entry system. She is one of the 865 dental professionals Canada welcomed from January to August this year, according to figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The total includes dentists, … Read more
With more seniors accessing the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the local agency facilitating Ontario’s program for this demographic has decided to end its service agreement in Haliburton County in January. The Haliburton Echo reported Wednesday that Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of health and CEO of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health … Read more
As the United States plunges into a debate over whether having fluoride in water is bad for public health, the British Dental Association (BDA) is considering adding fluoride to drinking water in more areas in northern England, the BBC reported recently. Plans to add fluoride to drinking water in more areas in northern England would … Read more