Recently I read that a dental office in Hamilton had several breaches in infection control and a media release was issued to notify their patients. The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lapse Report indicated that deficiencies such as improper record keeping, not labelling pouches appropriately, improper cleaning, not using chemical and biological indicators, and not … Read more
Starting May 15, applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will open to Canadians aged 18 to 34. So, what makes this demographic stand out? All data in the following graphs is from Statistics Canada and offers insight into the oral health of this age group — and why they may benefit from the … Read more
Hydroxyapatite (HAp) derived from chicken eggshells is emerging as a “promising biomaterial in dentistry,” according to a recent review published in Evidence-Based Dentistry. The review, which analyzed 17 studies on eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite (E-HAp), found the material offers “a wide range of applications” in tissue engineering and regenerative dentistry. The authors conducted a comprehensive literature search … Read more
While its Dubai event wrapped up in February, there’s still plenty to come from Dentsply Sirona’s 2025 DS World clinical education series, which resumes this September in Mexico City. In a press release, the Charlotte, N.C.-based company said it kicked off the year with a strong showing in Dubai, drawing 1,200 participants from more than … Read more
Envista, Henry Schein and Dentsply Sirona are among 600 U.S.-based companies recognized by Newsweek for their positive global impact. Citing “climate change and wage inequality” as key global concerns, Newsweek partnered with Statista to rank the 2,000 largest publicly traded companies based on their performance across environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) pillars, explained Newsweek‘s … Read more
A new study is shedding more light on Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) — a key bacterial pathogen long associated with periodontitis and systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s. Although P. gingivalis is found in 10 to 25 per cent of individuals with healthy gums, it’s present in an estimated 69 to … Read more
Align Technology’s board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program worth US$1 billion, following the completion of its previous US$1-billion buyback on May 1. The new program allows Align to repurchase up to US$1 billion of its common stock over the next three years. The prior authorization, approved in January 2023, was completed … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY — With Utah’s first-in-the-nation ban on fluoride in public drinking water set to take effect Wednesday, dentists who treat children and low-income patients say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the law against the recommendation of many dentists and national health experts who warn removing fluoride … Read more
When parents of her young patients expressed frustration over the number of cavities their children needed filled, Gili Naveh, an orthodontist-turned-scientist, had a light-bulb moment. “They tried everything their pediatric dentist told them, but every time they would go for an exam, the dentist would find so many new cavities,” said Naveh, associate professor of … Read more
U.S. media have reported that world-famous rapper Kanye West has sent a legal notice to his dentist, accusing him of malpractice that allegedly led to West’s addiction to nitrous oxide. With West’s wife, Bianca Censori, acting as a witness, the letter — signed by lawyer Andrew Cherkasky — claims that Dr. Thomas Connelly, dubbed the … Read more
“Starting today, Canadians aged 55 to 64 can apply.” Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that applications are now open for this age group under the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). “Because of this plan, millions of people can now afford to see a dentist — some for the first time in decades. Soon, … Read more
In an effort to train the innate immune system to combat inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis and arthritis, researchers from Penn Dental Medicine, in collaboration with Dresden University of Technology, discovered that the process can lead to increased bone loss in mice. The study, published in ScienceDirect, explores the concept of trained immunity—also known as … Read more
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta is offering what it says is the only accredited neuromodulator course available to undergraduate dental students in North America. The course equips students with real-world skills that are increasingly in demand, according to the university. “Programs like this offer students valuable real-world skills and … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is urging users in 39 countries, including Canada, to upgrade to its new cloud-based platform, DS Core, ahead of the discontinuation of its Connect Case Center (CCC) on Nov. 15. Since 2010, CCC has connected dental practices and labs. However, the transition to DS Core will allow users to store and view patient … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities. Florida lawmakers gave final approval to the bill Tuesday after Utah … Read more
A Finnish study led by the University of Eastern Finland surveyed 156 institutions across 53 countries to gauge how dental educators use virtual reality (VR) in training and what’s holding it back. Published in Frontiers in Dental Medicine, the study collected 378 responses, with 57% of respondents holding dental doctorates and 59% holding PhDs. So far, incorporating VR in dental education is … Read more
A $1.2-million gift from the Canerector Foundation will support research at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a group of rare and often debilitating genetic conditions that affect collagen, the university’s magazine reported in its latest edition. The donation will expand professor Laurent Bozec’s … Read more
More than one year after Maryland dentist Thomas Menton died by suicide following a police investigation, three women are suing his estate and former practice, the Baltimore Banner reported Thursday. Menton, 59, was facing allegations he had placed a camera in a staff bathroom to clandestinely record three female colleagues in the nude. Citing the … Read more
A counter-petition launched by Ontario dental hygienists has gathered 1,763 signatures as of Monday, opposing an earlier petition by dentists seeking to allow foreign-trained dentists to provide preventive dental care in the province. “We, the undersigned, oppose the proposal to allow internationally trained dentists to perform dental hygiene services, such as scaling, without completing an … Read more
Key takeaways: A public meeting planned for Tuesday evening at Regina City Hall to discuss the city’s upcoming fluoride implementation was cancelled due to safety concerns, according to the councillor who organized the event. “It was frightening. I had emails calling me a flat Earther. I had emails calling me a Nazi, and I’m like, … Read more