When you hear “glass,” your mind probably jumps to windows, drinking glasses, or maybe even delicate vases. But did you know that glass is also a powerful, high-tech material quietly supporting modern medicine and dentistry every single day?
The issue of early childhood caries (ECC) is a global one affecting approximately 50% of children worldwide but it is also a local one in Manitoba where prevalence rates of ECC can reach 97% in some communities!
The demands and expectations for oral health care professionals are increasing. Patients are seeking high-quality care and personalized attention and education at an affordable cost
A five-year NSERC Discovery Grant to support a transformative research program has been awarded to Dr. Zeeshan Sheikh with the aim to develop 3D-printed titanium constructs coated with calcium phosphate for craniofacial reconstruction.
A research team comprising a dental clinician/scientist and an oral microbiologist at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry collaboratively undertook a mission: To discover new probiotic strains specifically from the oral cavity to improve oral health.
The key to Mesosil’s breakthroughs has been FDA-approved ultra-long-term antimicrobial capabilities that are integrated into the materials dentists already use: composites, adhesives, cements and other resin- or polymer-based materials.
In the world of restorative dentistry, we too aim to find the best material to restore tooth structures following the progression of dental decay, which may extend through the life of the patient.
Periodontal disease remains one of the most prevalent yet preventable chronic conditions in adults. From this frustration, PerioMonitor was born.
The CleanImplant Foundation emerged from research into unexplained implant failures and concern over manufacturing quality inconsistencies.
The integration of AI is revolutionizing the screening workflow in dentistry, transforming how dentists approach detection, documentation, claim processing, and patient communication.
A healthy 49-year-old female was referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology service for evaluation of intensely painful gingival lesions, which were associated with bleeding and difficulty brushing.
Letter to the editor I did enjoy reading Dr. Fritz and Ms. Rosenboom’s article titled: “Geographic tongue beyond the dorsum” published in the October edition. Thank you for the reminder that the geographic tongue can have multiple locations and presentations. It is indeed an interesting and unusual case. I could not but notice that the patient’s medical … Read more
In our day-to-day clinical practice, we have a keystone—dental research, which helps us to ensure that our treatments are evidence-based and effective.
The life of a university student aspiring to become a dentist and that of a seasoned wealth manager who wants to give back after career success are worlds apart. Yet both found common purpose in raising funds to help children with cleft conditions smile again. Louisiana State University junior Sita Baham, a biology major and … Read more