A gold dental crown that once belonged to Elvis Presley will be auctioned off next month. The unique keepsake will be offered for sale by Kruse GWS Auctions chiefs on Dec. 4 as part of the upcoming Artifacts of Hollywood & Music auction, TMZ reports , and opening bids will start at $2,500 (C$3,160). According to the … Read more
On November 7, oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) residents from across North America participated in a research project called the Oral & Maxillofacial Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OMOSATS) exam. Although called a technical skills “exam”, the main focus of the exercise is to ensure that residents (and their teaching programs) can perform surgery … Read more
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the most common cause of orofacial pain, affecting 8-12 per cent of Canadians, and yet we know far too little about it. A new study from the Faculty of Dentistry seeks to fully assess the biological underpinnings of this disorder. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research have awarded a research team … Read more
Guy Amini honoured with award for outstanding young business and community leaders dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company”), (TSX: DNTL), is pleased to announce that President, Guy Amini, has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®, Caldwell’s annual leadership award recognizing exceptional professional achievement by young Canadians. “Guy is most deserving of … Read more
A Guelph dental clinic must provide financial compensation to eligible customers as a result of 2017 public health infractions, a court has ruled. In a written decision issued Nov. 10, Justice J. Perell approved a class action lawsuit settlement agreement between Kimberley Lowe, on behalf of her two daughters, and Dr. Meikle Dentistry Professional Corporation, operated as … Read more
New research from the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis (gum inflammation that causes bleeding gums) during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of preterm birth and low birth weight in babies. Published recently in the Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, this first-of-its-kind systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether the treatment of … Read more
About half of dentists offer smoking cessation counseling or treatment to their patients, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel report published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The report, which includes the responses of 283 ACE Panel member dentists, found 41% of respondents offer counseling only, 8% offer both counseling … Read more
A survey conducted by The Conference Board of Canada together with TELUS Health found an up to 83 per cent gap between the health benefits Canadian employees report they have and what they want when it comes to extended health and wellbeing support from their employers. The survey, conducted amidst a global pandemic, suggests that this gap is significant enough to create … Read more
After years of consecutive decline, the rate of dental antibiotic prescribing increased by over a fifth in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Dentistry was the only part of England’s publicly-funded National Health Service to experience an increase. The steepest rise occurred when dental practices were closed from March to June 2020 during the first wave of COVID-19, and it … Read more
Situated in the Heart of ‘Music City,’ the New A-dec Location Will Deliver a Superior Showroom Experience Today, A-dec announced plans for a new dental showroom and education experience center, located in Nashville, TN. The new U.S.-based showroom, “A-dec Education Center – Nashville” is set to open Summer 2022. A-dec President, Marv Nelson, announced the … Read more
A college of dentistry has been closed by court order for training its dental students on buffalo teeth instead of providing specialized labs and necessary equipment, such as models of human teeth, local media reported. About 320 Egyptian dental students filed a case against their university claiming that the college did not have proper labs … Read more
Usain Bolt’s genetics gifted him the generational athleticism to win eight Olympic gold medals, but he’s still needed some dental work. Bolt, a native of Trelawney, Jamaica, received poor dental care early in life, which led to damaged teeth at the age of 10 and general anxiety about future dental work. “If you watch my career, I had broken … Read more
Since the onset of the pandemic, a boom in demand has overwhelmed the global supply chain with many businesses and manufacturers struggling to keep up. The increase in demand, combined with COVID-related shutdowns, labor shortages and lack of raw materials have caused disruption in every link of the supply chain, resulting in a rippling effect … Read more
A Suffolk health chief said he was “ashamed” of current NHS dental provision in the county. Availability of NHS dentists has become a problem in the area, with some towns such as Leiston losing surgeries. Dr Ed Garratt, from the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), said it had become “the biggest … Read more
Fluoride is going back in Calgary water following a Monday decision at city hall. That decision follows a plebiscite question in the October municipal election that found 62 per cent of Calgarians voted in favour of reintroducing the substance dental associations say can prevent tooth decay. City council approved the reintroduction of fluoride in a … Read more
Dental clinics offering preventive and curative front-line care to people with low incomes or living in remote regions will be put in place in Quebec. Five pilot projects are planned in Ste-Anne-des-Monts in Gaspésie, in Gatineau, in Val-des-Sources in the Estrie region, and two clinics on the island of Montreal, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé … Read more
Dentists and dental technicians from around the world submitted their ideas for integrating digital technologies into the practices and dental laboratories of the future and improving the treatment experience for patients. The award ceremony was attended by 90 nominees, who had been selected by an international jury of Dentsply Sirona executives and renowned external experts. … Read more
Dramatic video shows the moment an off-duty police officer put the bite on would-be armed crooks while in the middle of a dental checkup. The unnamed Brazilian cop is seen on security camera footage being examined by the dentist around 10 a.m. Thursday when armed robbers are seen forcing patients and dental office employees into the room … Read more
A team of Montreal dental hygienists organized a pop-up clinic Saturday to provide care for people without easy access to services. The all-day event was held at Halte-Transition, a warming shelter in Pierrefonds-Roxboro – practitioners say it’s all thanks to a change in Quebec law, allowing hygienists to offer services independently. On Saturday, residents could … Read more
A man has thanked a dentist for “saving my life” after a routine check revealed cancer in his mouth. John Sanders, 55, from Plymouth was being checked by dentist Jasleen Batra when she found a lump in his mouth. He was referred to Derriford Hospital where the lump was diagnosed as cancer, originating from the … Read more