In February 2023, a baby girl, hidden in a drawer since birth, was found malnourished with matted hair and an untreated cleft palate, according to the British Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The child, born in 2020 in Chester, U.K., was discovered by the mother’s partner. After hearing noises he suspected came from a baby, he … Read more
NEW YORK — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City. But in September, the town’s supervisor used his emergency powers to stop the practice. The reason? A recent federal judge’s decision that ordered U.S. regulators to … Read more
Tropical fish have remarkable biological features: they grow and shed multiple sets of teeth over their lifetimes and regenerate tissue following injury. This is why the University of Manitoba (UM) officially opened its $2.5-million Rady Biomedical Fish Facility on Monday, located in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, to advance research into these capabilities. “About … Read more
As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24), the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) said Monday, in collaboration with Choosing Wisely Canada, is promoting the responsible use of antibiotics in dentistry. The initiative aims to reduce unnecessary prescriptions and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A webinar is scheduled for Nov. 20, alongside the release of a … Read more
Amid a boom in the implant industry, some dentists in the United States are removing teeth that do not need to be extracted, according to a one-month investigation by CBS News and KFF Health News. KFF, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues, found several instances where dentists extracted healthy teeth unnecessarily. … Read more
American dentists are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. Kennedy, a vocal critic of water fluoridation, has linked it to health risks. Republican Representative and former dentist Mike Simpson joked that eliminating fluoride in water would be “good for the dental profession,” adding, “A lot more cavities … Read more
325,000 federal retirees saw their dental plan switch to Canada Life. (iStock) Some federal pensioners faced issues, including denied medications, 16 months after their health insurance switched from Sun Life to Canada Life. Now, as Canada Life takes over the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) for 325,000 federal retirees on Nov. 1, the Treasury Board … Read more
Seven dental care providers in Prince Rupert were among the first to join the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP), setting a precedent in northwest B.C. “Prince Rupert dentists were the first ones to sign up in significant numbers, and I just think it really showed some positive momentum and leadership for the rest of the region,” said Skeena-Bulkley Valley … Read more
Restorative dentistry has seen remarkable advancements over the years, and few understand this better than Dr. Laurie St. Pierre of Montreal, Canada. A forward-thinking dentist who embraces the latest technologies, Dr. St. Pierre relies on PANAVIA V5™ – a versatile adhesive resin cement by Kuraray – as a cornerstone of her practice. In this piece, … Read more
The last time Martin Samoiloff finished his appointment at the Manitoba Dental College, he was pleasantly surprised to be told that the whole treatment was free. Samoiloff had recently turned 65, and was now covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, recently offered to seniors without dental insurance and a family income under 90,000 a year. The newly named University of … Read more
The University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $7.38 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) to establish a specialized microbiome research facility, it announced on Friday. The new 4,000-square-foot space, known as the UB Microbiome Center Gnotobiotic Animal Research Facility, will be built … Read more
Restorative dentistry has seen remarkable advancements over the years, and few understand this better than Dr. Laurie St. Pierre of Montreal, Canada. A forward-thinking dentist who embraces the latest technologies, Dr. St. Pierre relies on PANAVIA V5™ – a versatile adhesive resin cement by Kuraray – as a cornerstone of her practice. In this piece, … Read more
For dentists focused on oral and maxillofacial health, pediatric dentistry, or aesthetic treatments, a breakthrough study offers new hope. Scientists have developed the first 3D lip models using immortalized lip cells, a milestone that may lead to better treatments for severe lip injuries. The research, published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, describes the … Read more
Balanced Pharma Incorporated (BPI) announced Tuesday its acquisition of rights to Enduracaine Dental, a new non-opioid injectable pain relief drug intended for post-surgical use in dentistry. The company aims to introduce the product into the U.S. market, where non-opioid pain relief for dental surgeries, including wisdom tooth extraction, is valued at $1.4 billion. Enduracaine Dental … Read more
The Georgian College Oral Health Dental Clinic in Barrie, Ontario, is the latest to offer affordable dental care, particularly for those ineligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. The clinic has students from the Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Denturism programs offering preventative and therapeutic oral health care to members of the community. Lisa Buchanan, the college’s director of clinics … Read more
Align Technology Inc. has launched its 2025 Annual Research Award Program, offering up to $300,000 to support clinical and scientific dental research at universities globally. Now in its 15th year, the program provides one-year grants to faculty working on research to advance patient care and knowledge in orthodontics and dentistry. “Each year, we see a … Read more
Starting Nov. 1, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will expand to include additional services after helping more than one million Canadians access dental care, the Government of Canada announced on Thursday. “Today marks an important milestone as we continue to expand the claims process. This next step will help ensure more people with complex … Read more
Toothio, a Phoenix-based digital staffing marketplace for the dental industry, has raised an additional $5 million in funding to hire dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff for dental offices across the United States. The funding round was led by NVP Capital and Craft Ventures. Rho Capital, Marketplace Capital, Roosh Ventures, Burst Capital, Revere Partners, Karman … Read more
Kids with excess Halloween candy can participate in the SmileGrove Dental cash-for-candy exchange in Oakville, located in the Greater Toronto Area, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 8, Inside Halton reported. “It’s an opportunity for children to bring their excess candy to our dental office,” said Dr. Karen Man, a dentist at SmileGrove. For some experts, … Read more
KITCHENER, Ont. – Sable Industries Inc. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Ritter Implants in Canada as of early October. “We are thrilled to be working with Ritter Implants as their exclusive Canadian distributor,” said Michael Moreau, president of Sable Industries. “Our team is fully equipped to offer unparalleled support, ensuring that dental professionals … Read more