It was recently reported by the Miami Herald that a dental technician in New York is facing up to 10 years in prison due to stealing metals from the dental clinic he was employed at. The man stole and sold gold, silver and palladium, which was meant to be recycled and used to make crowns … Read more
The Urbanek TMJ Device and Protocol announced the official launch of its commercial operations in North America, offering dentists a new way to treat the 10+ million TMD/TMJ sufferers in the United States. “After more than 4,000 cases treated with a 95% success rate, we’re excited to finally offer this solution nationwide to treat the … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), who will each receive a 1-year research grant ($30,000.00 USD) to foster the development of their areas of interest in dental, oral and craniofacial research. The 2023 CARE Program recipients and their research topics are: Heidi Steinkamp, PhD, DDS, … Read more
Back in February 2019, two police officers intervened during a dental-fee dispute and are now being suspended for their actions. Leveesa Lessey, a 38-year-old mother, took her son to a dentist appointment to have cavities filled. She agreed to amalgam fillings, typically covered by insurance, but the dentist used composite fillings which were going to … Read more
New research from JAMA Network Open has found that children with autism displayed significantly less stress in sensory-adapted dental environments (SADE) compared to a regular dental environment (RDE). Children with autism tend to have more oral health challenges, often due to sensory overresponsivity. Dental offices can be an overwhelming environment with the bright lights, loud … Read more
During the latest JDIQ in Montreal on May 29 and 30, Oral Science is proud of having met more than 2,000 dental professionals in order to transform dental hygiene together. The Oral Science sales representative team of Registered Dental Hygienists had the opportunity to present many dental hygiene innovations: Learn more from Oral Science.
Maxim Software Systems is thrilled to announce the launch of EngageB, a groundbreaking web application designed to transform patient engagement in dental clinics. EngageB represents a significant leap forward in patient communication and relationship management. This autonomous solution empowers dental clinics to automate the entire patient engagement process, revolutionizing the way they interact with their … Read more
While Canada’s dental benefit program has been helping families across the country, dental schools are growing concerned about their lack of patients. Northeast Now recently reported that Dr. Walter Siquira from University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry has shared that those taking advantage of the benefit seem to be going to private offices rather than … Read more
Health Canada has announced that the Canada Dental Benefit has now reached the milestone of helping 300,000 children have healthier smiles. Children must have received dental care during the first benefit period, which is October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, to be eligible for the benefit. The second benefit period will begin July 1, … Read more
Sowingo is proud to announce its partnership with the Association des Chirurgiens Dentistes du Québec (ACDQ), the largest dental association in Québec, to launch the Regroupement d’achat de l’ACDQ. This partnership will provide support to over 4,300 ACDQ members across Québec to bring preferred member pricing on over 60,000 dental and office supplies. Members of … Read more
BBC News recently reported on a Cambridgeshire dentist who nearly quit dentistry due to the long hours and patient backlog. Dr. Jack Slaymaker was working with the NHS and had to experience many patients taking out their frustrations on him. Now he is working privately and much happier with better resources and options. The British Dental … Read more
The University of Manitoba’s Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry hosted their annual Research Day, resulting in some exceptional winners. Md Mahamudul Haque, a PhD student in oral biology, won for the best basic research poster. Haque hopes the research will raise more awareness for oral health and disease prevention. “Haque’s research examined the interaction … Read more
The teeth of 19,000 year old woman “are helping illuminate a vanished world of bacteria and their chemical creations,” reports Science.org. Researchers have recovered and reconstructed the genetic material of bacteria living in the mouth from the dental calculus of ancient bones. Sequencing the microbes and re-creating their chemical creations will help scientists find out … Read more
The Western Standard has reported that the department of health has concerns that as the Canadian Dental Benefit program expands, employers currently offering private dental coverage may stop and transfer the expense to taxpayers in order to save money. The government is not able to force companies to continue to provide employer-sponsored dental care. Lindy … Read more
After learning about the difficulties marginalized groups have gaining access to oral health care, a group of Queen’s students launched the Queen’s Dental Aid Network (QDAN) to improve dental care in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington region. QDAN partners with community members to acquire donations of oral hygiene supplies and redistributes them to programs … Read more
An Edmonton dental hygienist displayed the importance of oral cancer screenings when she helped identify oral cancer in a patient during a routine dental cleaning appointment. Jonathan Teghtmeyer thought he just had a canker sore when he attended his dental appointment in April 2022, but dental hygienist Vaishali Brotschi “noticed the lesion was discoloured – a little … Read more
The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health (CSDH) made a submission to Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos this Spring, pointing out multiple issues related to access to dental care for people with disabilities. According to CBC News, they pointed out “a lack of mandatory disability-specific training for dental professionals; physical accessibility barriers in clinics; fee structures for dentists that … Read more
For the first time since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Oral Science has successfully conducted its much-anticipated iTOP (individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis) hands-on course on May 6th in Brossard (QC). iTOP, an integral part of Curaprox’s and Oral Science commitment to promoting superior oral health, introduces participants to a revolutionary approach to maintaining … Read more
TempStars announced its release of a new software interface for dental offices as well as hygienists and dental assistants. “Since TempStars was founded almost ten years ago, our technology has been the empowering centerpiece of our service as we continue to be the leaders and innovators in the dental temping and hiring space,” said Dr. … Read more
J. MORITA USA, world leader in Endodontics, announces Tri Auto ZX2+, an upgraded endodontic handpiece with a built-in apex locator. This cordless unit now supports reciprocation files, and its new generation Optimum Glide Path 2 (OGP2) mode further increases safety and ease of use. OGP2 offers an innovative reciprocating feature. Its intelligent motion reduces file … Read more