“People are coming with more tension type headaches, migraines, decreased opening. They’ll say ‘I used to be able to eat a turkey club sandwich, but now I can’t open as big,” said Dr. Michelle Augello, DDS, owner of Nickel City Dentistry on Hertel Ave. 30-40% of her patients complain about these kinds of issues and … Read more
Below is a snapshot of the Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) pandemic work for the week ending June 19, 2020. Update: TripleGuardTM Insurance Pandemic Coverage: CDSPI advised that 933 claims still need to be paid. Of these claims, AVIVA is waiting on financial information for 481. Based on the current data available, if all goes according … Read more
The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, a leading health services research group based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has published a paper in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open evaluating the effectiveness of its Mouth Care Without a Battle staff training program. After participating in the study for … Read more
Dr. Ole T. Jensen, world-renowned oral surgeon and innovative businessman, is excited to announce that this week marks the launch of his new dental implant company, Ditron Dental, as well as the establishment of the Ole and Marty Jensen Endowed Chair at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. Ditron Dental offers a comprehensive portfolio … Read more
Team GB’s cyclists, rowers and other elite athletes should use high fluoride toothpaste and make sure they floss if they want to stay at the very top level of competition, according to new research. Those that do reported significantly reduced negative effects on performance related to poor oral health, a study led by UCL found. … Read more
What in the world could asthma have to do with gum disease? Apparently, a lot. A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology reveals that people with asthma are one-fifth more likely to experience gum disease than people who do not have asthma. The Asthma Epidemic Around 339 million people around the globe experience asthma, according to … Read more
Building on the growing link between poor oral health and gastrointestinal disease, new research from the University of Michigan has homed in on the possible mechanisms by which periodontitis can exacerbate the gut inflammation seen in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is becoming increasingly clear the trillions of bacteria living inside our bodies … Read more
A new mobile app is joining the family of Pokemon spin-offs on phones, and like the previously announced Pokemon Sleep, this one is aimed at improving your lifestyle. Pokemon Smile, which is now available on Android and iOS, is an app for kids that intends to improve their dental hygiene habits. Pokemon Smile uses your … Read more
DentaQuest, the nation’s leading oral health organization, is working with MouthWatch, a leader in innovative patient-friendly, clinician-focused teledentistry solutions, to provide the TeleDent teledentistry platform to more than 70 DentaQuest managed or affiliated dental practices in Alabama, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington. “Teledentistry has been essential for dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic. It enables them to … Read more
Thrown some curveballs by the pandemic, the city’s first dental clinic for low-income Londoners is on track to open by year’s end, the project’s leader says. Demolition work for the planned dental office on the second floor of the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre got underway Monday, a $700,000 project that will offer about 4,000 … Read more
It can start with a simple, straightforward question: Do you vape or use e-cigarettes? In an effort to help patients improve their oral and overall health, dentists should proactively broach the topic of vaping, according to Dr. Andrew Welles, a new dentist member of the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention. “Dentists can … Read more
Imagine It 3D Inc. is a custom design and fabrication company specializing in larger than life displays for the events, marketing, film & television industry. Known for their highest quality products, installations, and exceptional customer service, Imagine It is showcasing their array of Protective Solutions to help combat COVID-19. Imagine It is fabricating premium Protective … Read more
As we navigate these challenging times, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is deeply appreciative of the amazing dedication and commitment of our new and long-time dental industry partners. CDHA is grateful for these professional partnerships, which yield so many benefits for our members. “These strategic relationships are invaluable in advancing the dental hygiene profession … Read more
Stage 2 of the Government of Ontario’s reopening plan is in place starting June 12, 2020. The plan provides information about what businesses and services may open now. Dental practices are essential businesses and already permitted to be open. However, the RCDSO recommends dentists take the following information from the Ministry into account when applying the … Read more
Dentist offices tend to be stable businesses that stick around for decades, unlike restaurants that open and close frequently. Dentists earn a healthy salary — a median of $159,000 — and offer services with no clear substitute. If you need your teeth cleaned or a cavity filled, the dentist is the only option. This makes them, in … Read more
Apteryx Imaging Inc. (“Apteryx” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with PDDS Buyer, LLC (“Planet DDS”), a portfolio company of Level Equity Management, LLC (“Level Equity”), pursuant to which a Planet DDS subsidiary will acquire 100% of the Company’s outstanding common and preferred … Read more
A lack of personal protective equipment and conflicting guidelines for COVID-19 practices between dentists and dental hygienists are delaying the reopening of many practices, the association representing dentists said as the province began the second stage of its reopening plan this week. Dr. David Stevenson, a former president of the Ontario Dental Association who is … Read more
While the COVID-19 pandemic had been keeping practices shuttered, dentistry is now re-opening in Canada. Many practice owners are worried about how restarting their practice might look from a financial perspective. Now is the time to consider steps that will optimize your practice finances, preserve cash flow and protect your practice as you work toward … Read more
As part of its ongoing surveillance and assessment of KN95 respirators that may not meet filtration standards, Health Canada has determined that KN95 Particle Respirators manufactured by the companies listed below do not meet the required standards for filtration or the design features related to achieving an adequate fit. As a result, KN95s manufactured by … Read more
A multidisciplinary team from the University of Toronto, with experts from the Faculty of Dentistry and the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health has been awarded a five year, $1.5-million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to study the impact of cannabis use on the oral … Read more