The eligibility threshold for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is $90,000, and that’s problematic for David Macdonald, senior economist with the national office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Macdonald suggests removing the $90,000 income threshold, as it is expected to prevent about 4.4 million people from accessing public dental care through the … Read more
Investment in dental AI is rapidly growing. The California-based dental AI company Pearl made headlines on July 24 when it announced it had raised $58 million in Series B funding, marking the largest investment ever in dental artificial intelligence. This Series B financing, which happens when a company meets certain milestones and has moved past … Read more
Is it possible for a robotic arm to finish crown placements in 15 minutes using AI? The answer is ‘Yes,’ according to Boston-headquartered company Perceptive. Perceptive announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its advanced robotic dentistry system, in a press release on Tuesday, July 30. “This … Read more
Quebec’s Order of Hygienists President Jean-François Lortie says the province is experiencing a shortage of at least 1,400 hygienists, Global News reported on July 24, 2024. Lortie also highlighted the difficulty in filling the gap, noting that only about 300 hygienists are licensed in Quebec each year. “If you haven’t seen a dental professional in … Read more
Experts—including two dentists and one therapist—explained to Time magazine how mental health issues can significantly affect oral health, in an article published on July 23. Kojo Sarfo, a psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, says “everything becomes difficult” when someone is dealing with depression, whether it’s a major episode or a minor slowdown. As a result, … Read more
Smile Train, Dentsply Sirona, and FDI World Dental Federation have renewed their partnership to enhance global cleft care through digitalization, they said in a press release on July 15. Smile Train is considered as the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, while Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies. The FDI World Dental … Read more
iStock For the third year in a row, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s Destination Dental School (DDS) has received the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award recognizes … Read more
Attendees can earn up to 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits at the Aruba Dental Conference 2025. The event is scheduled for Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, as announced by Clinician’s Choice on July 15. For those keen to grow professionally while enjoying the sun and beaches, the event offers the “perfect blend.” According to … Read more
Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Health, expressed her province’s intention to opt out of the newly introduced Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), as reported in a late June Op-Ed. The federal government officially launched the $13 billion CDCP on May 1 to provide dental coverage to Canadians who do not have dental insurance and have … Read more
A new trial funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) found that primary care pediatric clinicians could have an influence on more children going to the dentist and improving their oral health. The study revealed that children’s dental visits increased when primary care providers spoke with parents about the importance of … Read more
As of July 8, 2024, oral health care providers can now see patients registered for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), even if not officially registered themselves. After months of feedback from disgruntled dental professionals, the federal government has implemented this change in the hope that more dental providers will take part in the plan … Read more
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) recently showed their support for the federal government’s changes to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDA and the provincial/territorial associations have voiced their concerns about the CDCP and advocated for changes to be made since it’s announcement. Now that more details about the program have been shared and … Read more
Clinical Research Dental (CRD) has announced the appointment of Kerry Lepicek, RDH, to a new role of Clinical Specialist, Dental Hygiene & Education on the Training and Education leadership team. In this role, Lepicek will advocate for advancements in the dental hygiene industry, specifically for treatment options and acceptance. She will be responsible for public … Read more
The groundbreaking bitemark research found by Mary Bush, a forensic dentist and associate professor at University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine, is being featured in a Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibition. The Forensic Science on Trial exhibition looks at “the way people influence the development, presentation and interpretation of forensic science.” It … Read more
National Post recently reported on the case of Dr. Hisham Kaloti, an Ontario dentist who is being accused of medical malpractice and battery for installing unapproved equipment in patient’s mouths. Multiple lawsuits have been filed on behalf of former patients who have dealt with many complications since receiving their veneers and crowns. The devices were … Read more
As of June 27, 2024, adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under the age of 18 can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). With this expansion, approximately 1.2 million more people will have the opportunity for improved oral health, according to the Government of Canada. This is made … Read more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently announced that the province plans to opt out of the federal dental care plan by 2026. The reason behind this decision is that the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is essentially a duplicate of the coverage already available in Alberta. She still wants to negotiate for the province’s share of … Read more
The Ontario government is increasing access and eligibility for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program, to ensure more low-income seniors are receiving the health care they need. Beginning August 1, 2024, the annual income eligibility threshold will be increased from $22,200 to $25,000 for single Ontarians aged 65 and over … Read more
The Canadian Press reported that Health Minister Mark Holland is accusing the Conservatives of trying to sabotage the new federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Holland spoke about the issue at a news conference in Ottawa where he said he thinks Conservatives are contacting the dental associations directly, getting them angry and turning them against … Read more
