As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using marijuana before dental visits after a new survey finds more than half of dentists (52%) reported patients arriving for appointments high on marijuana or another drug. Currently, recreational marijuana use is legal in 19 states and the … Read more
Orillia dentist Louise Hill is one of several visiting parliament Nov. 2 asking MPPs for greater support for a dental care program for less fortunate families. “In Ontario, we have several programs — Healthy Smiles, the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works and Ontario Seniors’ Dental Care Program,” she said. “All of the government programs are paying at … Read more
Some dental offices in southern Alberta are offering kids a bit of cash for their unwanted candy, in an effort to support a good cause and share a message about good hygiene. A buy back campaign in Lethbridge, hosted by the Choice Dental Group, is exchanging money and prizes for the candy brought into one … Read more
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), is hosting its first in-person annual conference and exhibition in over two years. ALD 2023 will take place April 21st-22nd at the Hilton Dallas/Plano/Granite Park. According to ALD executive director, Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “The pent-up energy is fantastic! Speakers and industry partners are excited to return to our annual … Read more
The Ivoclar Group confirms that it will exhibit at IDS 2023 in Cologne. From 14 to 18 March, the company will showcase innovative workflows and much more at the world’s leading trade show for the dental community. The year 2023 will be a significant year for the Liechtenstein-based company, as it will celebrate its centenary, … Read more
Two grants totalling more than $545,000, give students at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry the chance to collaborate to meet the oral health care needs of under-served populations in our own backyard. A $520,000 Strategic Priority Funds (SPF) grant – awarded to Dr. Abbas Jessani, Assistant Professor, Division of Restorative Dentistry and Director, Oral Health … Read more
Indigenous dental professionals will soon have a platform through which they can network with other Indigenous colleagues and contribute to improving the delivery of oral health services in communities across Canada. The newly-established Indigenous Dental Association of Canada is working to bring together the Indigenous dental community to support its vision of reconciliation. This will provide Indigenous … Read more
Be the first to see W&H’s new innovations for the North American market at their booth at one of the largest Dental Congresses in the world. W&H Group, a leading international medical technology company, will unveil their latest innovations and solutions for dental professionals at the 98th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. The meeting … Read more
The last decades have seen an enormous change in dental treatments – especially in the field of indirect restorations – catalyzed by numerous new tooth-coloured materials, adhesive protocols, an ongoing trend towards monolithic restorations and the general acceleration of development cycles. On the other hand, increasing economic pressure and hygiene requirements – particularly against the … Read more
Stellar Outcomes, an education-based program for dental professionals, has announced two more upcoming classes for the Fall 2022 semester. Sponsored by TempStars, North America’s largest and most respected dental temping and hiring service, Stellar Outcomes will host two more 90-minute Study Clubs, one called Secretly Tongue Tied – What Patients Aren’t Telling You on November … Read more
The low number of registered dentists in the country has hampered the Government’s fight against rising cases of oral diseases. According to the Kenya Dental Association, the number of registered dentists in the country currently stands at 793 serving millions of Kenyans suffering from oral diseases. Kenya Dental Association Chairman, Dr Tim Theuri said one … Read more
Carestream Dental announced today it’s partnering with Overjet, the industry leader in dental artificial intelligence. The partnership gives Carestream Dental’s customers easy access to Overjet’s FDA-cleared, AI-powered X-ray analysis tool that detects decay, quantifies bone loss and highlights other areas of concern. Overjet also analyzes 18 months radiographs from previous visits and cross-references them with … Read more
The COVID-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics for dental pain, a study by University of Manchester researchers has shown. The results of the study were based on an analysis of NHS dental antibiotic prescribing data in England from before and during the pandemic, and an … Read more
The Liberals dental-care benefit bill passed third reading Thursday in the House of Commons despite opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois. The bill passed 172 to 138, with Conservatives and the Bloc voting against it. It would give children with families who make less than $90,000 a year as much as $650 per child … Read more
Annual Awards Ceremony Held at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Recognized ‘Innovation’ and ‘Partnership’ Award Recipients The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition and development of innovative and entrepreneurial leaders in oral health care and named after the late Dr. Edward B. Shils, held its … Read more
A Vancouver dentist recently took over a downtown practice, and he’s charging 15% less for procedures than suggested in BC’s dental fee guide. Dr. Ryan Eom says he’s not skimping on staff salaries or materials — he just thinks providing slightly more affordable dental care is worth cutting into his clinic’s revenue. “It’s not going to … Read more
According to data from Western’s Office of Institutional Planning and Budgeting, Western’s Schulich Dentistry program has a 100 per cent graduation rate and a 100 per cent employment rate two years after graduation as of last April. Each year, the Schulich Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery program accepts 56 first-year students through a rigorous application process. … Read more
Eight students representing the College of Dentistry have been chosen as recipients of CADR-NCOHR Student Research Awards, the top performance of any Canadian dental college. Projects submitted by four USask students received awards in the junior researcher category, and four more students were recognized in the senior category. College of Dentistry students claimed almost half … Read more
The Liberals’ proposed dental care benefit is susceptible to fraud if verification measures aren’t put in place, Canada’s Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux warned Tuesday as the legislation is nearing a final vote in the House of Commons. Giroux was at the Senate Finance Committee to answer questions about the costing analysis of the bill, … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Anne Caissie, at its virtual annual general meeting on Saturday, October 22. Anne is from New Brunswick and joins president-elect Francine Trudeau (Quebec), past president Wendy Stewart (Nova Scotia), and directors Donna Lee (British Columbia), Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), Kaylen … Read more