The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) a grant to establish a summer research education program in the oral health sciences. The program is designed to provide research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students from diverse … Read more
Denti.AI Auto-Chart, an AI-powered software developed by Denti.AI, has become the first and currently only dental auto-charting product cleared by the FDA. The device can assist dental professionals in the interpretation of intraoral and extraoral 2D x-ray images by detecting and numbering teeth and missing teeth. It also aids in detecting dental structures added through … Read more
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many dental clinics faced temporary closure or capacity restrictions due to what was believed to be an increased risk associated with aerosol procedures. Because dental procedures require clinicians to be in close proximity to their patient’s mouth and nose, practicing dentistry was considered to be a high risk … Read more
The family of an Australian woman has been left searching for answers after the 25-year-old “with an amazing future ahead of her” died suddenly in Bali. Perth student Niamh Finneran Loader died on December 2 while visiting the popular Indonesian holiday destination to undergo “dental treatment”, according to a GoFundMe created to help bring her body back … Read more
Researchers found that scaffolds loaded with strontium at any concentration stimulated wound healing A team of University at Buffalo researchers has developed a new strontium-loaded scaffold that can be personalized to fit any size dental implant and could help improve healing and tissue attachment in patients. The success of dental implants is dependent on the … Read more
A new analysis of SureSmile® Clear Aligner cases has revealed that no refinements are required in 3 out of 4 cases1. SureSmile® Clear Aligners offer predictable outcomes, efficient workflows, and confidence in the treatment process for patients and practices alike. And, with new software user enhancements, SureSmile® Aligners have become even more intuitive and easier … Read more
The Ivoclar Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications with a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems for dentists and dental technicians, established a completely new way of manufacturing dental restorations when it transformed its revolutionary idea of pressing restorations from all-ceramic materials into reality: the press technology … Read more
Imagine filling a cavity without a drill in a process that is not only less invasive, but prevents future decay. Hetal Desai, a PhD student in pediatric dentistry, is researching a way to make this possible. Desai aims to develop a low-viscosity resin with anti microbial properties to restore early carious lesions without the need … Read more
Social Development Minister Karina Gould says 35,000 people have applied for the new child dental benefit since the program opened a week ago. Gould was responding to an opposition question in the House of Commons about Canadians who are struggling with the rising cost of living. The new benefit is aimed at children under the … Read more
New public opinion research released today from the Delta Dental Institute found that U.S. adults were more likely to report that concerns about inflation and rising prices, rather than concerns about COVID-19, prompted them to delay oral health care. The poll found that 95% of adults agree oral health is essential to overall health. Almost 6 in … Read more
Applications for the federal government’s new Canada Dental Benefit started being accepted last Thursday, but the head of the province’s dental association says he thinks many Island families won’t benefit from the new program. Dr. Brian Barrett, executive director of the Dental Association of P.E.I., said that’s because the province has a comprehensive dental program for … Read more
A Chicago woman’s new set of teeth should have left her smiling; instead, she’s mouthing off to the Morning Insiders about an $11,000 bill she feels she’s owed from her dentist’s office. “I expect to live another 30 years, so for those 30 years, I’d like to have a more magnificent smile, see?” said Sheila … Read more
Green Shield, a not-for-profit social enterprise, is committing a total of $10 million over the next three years to help boost access to oral health care services for low-income and underserved communities, as part of its mission to support ‘Better Health for All’. Combined with existing investments, this future commitment brings Green Shield’s funding for oral health … Read more
Ondina Love, chief executive officer of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), was honoured to join The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, federal minister of health, today for a historic announcement on a momentous day for children’s oral health in Canada. Across the country, dental hygienists are celebrating today’s official launch of the Canada Dental Benefit because … Read more
Speech-language pathology and dental students participating in a recent interprofessional pilot project explored how their professions complement each other and how they can better care for patients with special needs. Jessi O’Brien, a second-year Master of Speech-Language Pathology student, said she has already used strategies she learned during the pilot program. “I am at a … Read more
Parents can apply with the Canada Revenue Agency starting today to receive the children’s dental benefit that the federal Liberals say is intended to provide cost-of-living relief to low-income Canadians but that critics say is a drop in the bucket. The benefit, to be used toward dental services, is available for children under 12 in families … Read more
Indonesia Dental Exhibition & Conference (IDEC) 2023, is back physically for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. It will return across three days from 15–17 September 2023 at the Jakarta Convention Center as an in-person event, expecting over 250 exhibitors and 20 international group pavilions with an expected 5000 local and international … Read more
New AI-Based X-Ray Analysis Software Helps Improve Case Acceptance and Provides Real-Time Decision Support Henry Schein One, a joint venture of Henry Schein, Inc. and Internet Brands, has accelerated its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) and has announced a partnership with VideaHealth, a leading dental AI platform. As a result, Henry Schein One is introducing … Read more
When people think about going to the dentist, “fun” isn’t the word that typically comes to mind. Whether it’s fear from a past negative experience, anxiety about costs, or frustration with finding the right dentist to meet their needs, many Canadians neglect going to the dentist, leading to negative long-term health repercussions. But one Toronto … Read more
For dental hygienist Tayyaba Fiaz and about 50 other volunteers, giving back means holding a free oral hygiene clinic at John Abbott College for people who have limited access to such services. “We have 15 students and 34 registered dental hygienists and the reception staff,” said Fiaz, Quebec director for Gift From the Heart, a … Read more