Dr. Parham Saadat and his partner at a dentistry in Encino were getting ready to head home for the weekend when they spotted a man in scrubs who was bleeding excessively. “We were walking by and noticed a gentleman with scrubs standing outside and he was bleeding profusely. We took the initiative to go over … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine will welcome Rena D’Souza, DDS, PhD, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), to deliver a report on the status of oral health in the United States and to discuss the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion within the biomedical sciences. The lecture, … Read more
The CDHO has partnered with Ontario’s oral health regulatory Colleges to produce the following statement on fallow times and closed operatories. This statement is endorsed by: Glenn Pettifer – Registrar/CEO, CDHO Roderick Tom-Ying – Acting Registrar/CEO, CDO Dan Faulkner – Registrar/CEO, RCDSO Judy Rigby – Registrar/CEO, CDTO Ontario’s oral health regulatory Colleges (Dental Hygienists, Denturists, … Read more
On a recent morning in Solana Beach, Olena Vorobiova sat down for a dental procedure delayed by the war in Ukraine. “We are in a very serious and heartbreaking situation,” Vorobiova said in translated Russian. “We have nothing other than our travel suitcases and are completely dependent on the volunteers helping us.” Vorobiova is from … Read more
For more than 30 years, Dr. Lisa Bentley has been providing dental care to thousands of people in Mississauga and has seen first-hand how badly underfunded Ontario’s dental programs are. As the new president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), Dr. Bentley is calling on newly re-elected Premier Doug Ford to do better for the … Read more
Oral Science is proud to launch Perichlor (DIN 02493160), an Alcohol-Free 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Perichlor is indicated for use as part of a professional program for the treatment of moderate to severe gingivitis, and for management of associated gingival bleeding and inflammation between dental visits. Perichlor provides antimicrobial activity during oral rinsing which … Read more
Jordyn Hewer had a plan: Go to veterinary school, get a decade of experience under his belt and then buy his own practice. The first two steps went off without a hitch. He graduated from the University of Montreal’s veterinary school in 2011. He spent the next 10 years working as a small-animal veterinarian in … Read more
Weave (NYSE: WEAV), the all-in-one customer communication platform for small business, has won the Dental Product Shopper Readers’ Choice Award in the patient communication category for the second consecutive year. Dental Product Shopper readers identified winners of the Reader’s Choice Awards as their go-to solutions for their respective categories. “We are honored to be named … Read more
Ivoclar Inc. North America announced a major investment in solar energy to power its Amherst, NY corporate headquarters, transitioning from fossil fuel dependent to renewable energy as part of the company’s continued global commitment to a safer, healthier environment. The nearly $1 million clean energy project started in 2020 and completed in December 2021 is … Read more
DENTALEZ is pleased to announce the latest bright spot in our collection of Forest Operatory Lights! Introducing our 9073 LED operatory light, a modern, premium light to round out our Forest operatory offerings. The Blend of Premium Performance and Forest Beauty Our premium LED light offers all the controls needed from a modern high-performance light, … Read more
Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly 30% of the 250 older care clients studied reported poor appetite, 20% had problems with chewing, 14% had problems with swallowing, and nearly 20% reported eating problems related to teeth or dentures. The study constitutes … Read more
dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company“), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced today the promotion of Julian Perez to Chief Legal Officer (CLO), commencing immediately. As a member of dentalcorp’s senior leadership team, Mr. Perez will oversee the legal, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management functions. He will also take on … Read more
People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: reduced strength and durability of enamel and dentin, the hard substance under enamel that gives structure to teeth. Researchers induced Type 1 diabetes in 35 mice and used a Vickers microhardness tester … Read more
The results of a new survey indicate Canadians are generally content with the health benefit plans they have access to, and find them beneficial in addressing cost-of-living issues. According to a public opinion study conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA), 86% to 88% of individuals who have access … Read more
University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has launched the Center for Innovation and Translation to drive new clinical research partnerships supporting the oral and overall health of people in the United States and beyond. The school will bring together internal and external collaborators to develop innovative practices and translate clinical research … Read more
You are invited to celebrate Panthera Dental’s 10th anniversary this September 10th at the company’s headquarters. On the menu: An evening worthy of Panthera including entertainment, surprises, cocktails, appetizers, and much more. Panthera Dental, world-renowned for its innovations in dental, medical and sleep-disordered breathing treatments, is announcing a very special event this September 10th. The … Read more
Poor oral health reduces the economic productivity of American society by limiting participation in the workforce, as well as by increasing health care costs. This is a key finding in Oral Health in America: Implications for Dental Practice, published today online ahead of print in The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). The paper … Read more
When Dr. Les Kalman learned of the dental industry’s global initiative to develop a statement on sustainability for the oral health-care profession, he felt the call to contribute. “I think we can all agree that human activity has negatively affected the planet, resulting in climate change and environmental pollution,” said Kalman, professor of restorative dentistry … Read more
All three of Ontario’s main parties are promising to provide dental care to more people should they form government after the election, but the president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) said the province should fix its existing dental programs before launching any new dental care initiatives. PC Leader Doug Ford said his party will pump … Read more
Many students use Wikipedia as a source of information multiple times a week, if not every day. But what happens when that information lacks accuracy and proper citations? It’s a problem the Wikipedia Collaboration of Dental Schools (WCODS) aims to address in the dentistry field. Linnaea Halpert, a University of Toronto student who is graduating in June … Read more