Dental education is lacking in society to the point that only 74.1% of adults are estimated to visit the dentist as often as they should. Frequent dental checkups and diligent oral care are essential for healthy living. Dentists need to raise awareness in society to promote action in those who are not taking dental hygiene … Read more
More than 150 million IPS e.max restorations placed[1] with a survival rate of 96%2 during more than 15 years of clinical use is the foundation of confidence upon which we offer the IPS e.max guarantee to our customers. The exclusive IPS e.max guarantee is as strong as the material itself. Our complete confidence and … Read more
Implementing the NDP’s call for a national dental care program would cost taxpayers about $1.5-billion a year, according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The proposal was a key demand of the NDP shortly after the Liberals were re-elected with a minority government last October. The government said in the December, 2019, … Read more
Oral cancer is more likely to spread in patients experiencing high levels of pain, according to a team of researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry that found genetic and cellular clues as to why metastatic oral cancers are so painful. The findings—which appear in Scientific Reports, a journal published by Nature—may ultimately be used to … Read more
The strong connection between oral health and general well-being is no longer under discussion. But what is the influence of teeth on our relationships? Results from recent DentaVox surveys show that the majority of people think poor oral health condition worsens relationships and for one-third of the respondents certain issues have even interrupted sexual intercourses. … Read more
Children as young as 18 months continue to suffer with rotten teeth while political parties have dodged responsibility for a proven prevention method – fluoridation of drinking water, leaders in oral health say. At The Press Leaders Debate on Tuesday, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Judith Collins both said they supported fluoridating water supplies. … Read more
Dentists and dental hygienists are essential health care workers who should be afforded early access to a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a vaccine distribution framework released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine during an Oct. 2 webinar. “We are thrilled that the National Academies has affirmed what we’ve long known,” said ADA … Read more
I realize we’re all getting numb to hearing the term “The New Normal” in this post-COVID world. And along with everyone else, dental professionals have needed to adapt to this constantly changing environment. As Canada’s largest and #1 rated dental temping and hiring service, at TempStars we have a constant “finger on the pulse” of … Read more
Direct posterior restorations make up two thirds of all direct restorations in a dental practice1 and composite resin is the preferred material of choice for these restorations.2 Yet, one out of four cases can be defined as challenging due to isolation control, patient compliance or the margin being sub-gingival.3 Due to the technique sensitivity of … Read more
Four Ottawa Public Health dental clinics are closed until further notice so that staff can be redeployed to assist with the city’s response to COVID-19. Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury tweeted a note to councillors from the Ottawa Public Health team advising that the clinics at 2525 St Laurent Blvd., 40 Cobourg St., 1580 Merivale Rd. … Read more
A Winnipeg dentist says he’s seen a significant uptick in people grinding their teeth in recent months, and there’s an obvious culprit: stress caused by COVID-19. Dr. Ken Hamin of Reflections Dental Health Centre told 680 CJOB his office is seeing unprecedented numbers of patients coming in with the same problem. “It’s the first time … Read more
VOCO is proud to present GrandioSO Light Flow, the low viscosity nano-hybrid flowable composite for special occasions. Due to VOCO’s proprietary designer nano-technology, GrandioSO Light Flow has the filler degree of a universal composite on one hand, and an extremely flowable viscosity on the other that allows for targeted and precise applications using an ultra-fine … Read more
Leaders from across the dental industry today announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry through research and education. DAIC members represent all major industry constituencies, including practitioners, dental service organizations, equipment manufacturers, practice management software providers, insurance carriers, laboratories and universities. … Read more
What do patients want from you? When patients are in your chair, they typically have several goals: optimal oral health, pain prevention and relief, and an aesthetically beautiful smile. As a dental professional, you can motivate your patients and help them achieve these goals by educating them on the importance of maintaining a good at-home … Read more
The Ontario Dental Association will meet Friday to discuss whether it’s possible for dental clinics to administer COVID-19 tests to patients throughout the province. This comes as demand for the service increases along with the number of cases in Ontario. Last week, select pharmacies across the province started offering the free service to help ease … Read more
As communities continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining good overall health is of the utmost importance, which is why Delta Dental is shining a spotlight on oral health’s connection to overall health. Today, Delta Dental released new data that highlights the overall health and financial benefits that dental insurance provides. “According to a new … Read more
Annually, Dentsply Sirona conducts the Global Clinical Case Contest (GCCC) to award outstanding achievements in aesthetic dentistry by students from all over the world. This year, the final round took place virtually and an international jury selected the best entries from clinically challenging case studies. A radiant smile can bring joy, especially in these difficult … Read more
VOICE-CONTROLLED PERIO CHARTING HEADSET & SOFTWARE THAT WILL INCREASE YOUR PATIENTS ENGAGEMENT AND YOUR OFFICE R.O.I.! Oral Science is proud to launch VoiceWorks, a voice-controlled perio charting headset and software that will increase your patients engagement and your office R.O.I! VoiceWorks, from Florida Probe, combines a lightweight wireless headset and voice-activated periodontal charting software. It … Read more
dentalcorp achieves second spot among companies with more than $500 million in revenue dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental practices, is pleased to announce it has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail in its 2020 rankings. Canada’s Top Growing Companies editorial ranking aims to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement across the … Read more
The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan and Big River First Nation have opened a dental clinic, providing service to a community with limited access to oral health-care. “This clinic will be a great opportunity for First Nations people to receive continuing oral health care rather than emergency treatment only,” Melanie Martell, senior … Read more