Oral-B , the industry leader in oral care innovation and #1 dentist recommended brand worldwide, unveiled its latest digital health innovations at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including its CES Innovation Award Honoree Oral-B iO10 with iOSense™ that serves as the ultimate oral health coach. With its mission to enable better oral health for … Read more
Many people were lax about their oral health care in 2021 due, at least in part, to the avoidance of dental care because of the pandemic. Now, Dr. Alan Law, President of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), said a survey commissioned by his agency showed that 43 percent of Americans say tooth pain caused … Read more
NHS dental practices are now being obliged to meet 85% of their pre-COVID activity levels or face financial penalties. But according to the British Dental Association (BDA) nearly two-thirds of practices currently estimate they are incapable of achieving these levels. The Department of Health says NHS England is working closely with the profession on the … Read more
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has sold a majority interest in Heartland Dental to global investment firm KKR & Co. The pension fund acquired a majority position in the U.S.-based dental support organization in 2012 and has seen a 126 per cent increase in supported practice revenues since that time, according to a news release. The Ontario … Read more
A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially tamping down transmission, according to a new study. The work, led by Henry Daniell at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine and performed in collaboration with scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine, as well … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that the Company will present virtually at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. Eastern time. Henry Schein’s presentation can be heard via live webcast by visiting … Read more
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has revised Directive #1 which sets out new requirements for health care providers. What this means for dentists Dentists must adhere to the following new requirements based on on Directive #1: Dentists must don a fit-tested, seal-checked N95 respirator (or the equivalent, as approved by Health Canada) for all in-person patient interactions and for … Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to withdraw for safety in 2020, faculty at dental schools did not report significant decreases in measures of their well-being, according to results from a study led by Carlos S. Smith, D.D.S., at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Recently published in the American Dental Education Association’s Journal of … Read more
Affiliates of Carestream Dental LLC (“Carestream Dental”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Carestream Dental’s Scanning Technology business to Envista Holding Corporation (“Envista”), a leading global dental products company for $600 million. The Scanning Technology business is composed of Carestream Dental’s intraoral scanner equipment (CS 3600, CS 3700, and CS … Read more
Dr. Rita Kilislian of Kawartha Endodontics is offering unvaccinated people in Peterborough an incentive to get their first dose of vaccine by the end of 2021. Kilislian announced Tuesday that she and her family will offer anyone who is unvaccinated and living in Peterborough a $50 credit toward a takeout meal at Capra Toro restaurant … Read more
Another year is winding down and it is time to look back on the top headlines that got your attention in 2021. 2021 was another productive year for the Oral Health Group. We published the results from our fourth annual Data Driven Dentistry survey, which focused on how to survive and thrive during the global … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to announce that London Drugs pharmacies, a leading Canadian retail pharmacy chain based in Richmond, British Columbia, which has 78 stores in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, will now expand its offering of Curaprox & X-PUR products. London Drugs will now carry: X-PUR 0.05% Opti-Rinse, mint flavour, … Read more
Company is recognized for its state-of-the-art online matching platform designed to support digital transformation in the dental industry. ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT), a service of ADA Business Innovation Group, has been named one of the winners of the 2021 Chicago Innovation Awards in technology. The winners were announced at this year’s event held on Tuesday, … Read more
Recognized for Helping to Improve Health Equity in Hispanic Communities and Among Health Care Professionals Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, was honored by The National Hispanic Foundation (NHHF) for his leadership in helping to improve health equity and … Read more
America’s ToothFairy and Crest are working together this holiday season to grant “Smile Wishes” to worthy children, families, and organizations that are inspired to help their communities to be healthy. Their collaboration is part of Crest’s 12 Days of Crest Smiles in which 12 Smile Wishes are being granted across the country. America’s ToothFairy identified … Read more
The print version of the Telegraph has reported a new study on the links between gum disease and the risk of chronic health conditions, claiming “gum disease increases the risk of developing mental health problems by more than a third.” The study, led by researchers at the University of Birmingham, found a link between the two, but … Read more
Team Schein Members Donate Clothing, Gift Cards, Toys, and More to Participating Children and Their Families Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world joined more than 1,500 underserved children and their families to celebrate the Company’s 23rd annual “Holiday Cheer for Children” program, a flagship corporate initiative that … Read more
Over 35 years ago, a new invention revolutionized dentistry for years to come: CEREC. The inventor of this method for ceramic restorations, Prof. em. Dr. Dr. Werner Mörmann, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Having continuously worked to develop the system since its launch, Dentsply Sirona sends its best wishes to the CEREC pioneer. The latest … Read more
A dental nurse has lost a sex discrimination case after she refused to have her nails cut – unless it was by a beautician. Sandra Lougheed was told her long fingernails needed a trim for health reasons. But the ‘very experienced’ dental worker said she would only have them cut by a professional. Her refusal … Read more
Stress and anxiety connected to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is revealing itself in people’s mouths, say dentists who report increasing cases of patients with cracked, broken and damaged teeth over the past 20 months. Bruce Ward, a Vancouver-area dentist, said he’s noticing the pressures of the pandemic are causing more people to involuntarily clench their … Read more