I recall feeling thrilled after discussing a program that raises awareness about hearing loss. Seeing that a company was willing to provide closed captioning for the course was heartening. I had hoped that more companies would follow suit as awareness about hearing loss grows, but unfortunately, that has not been the case. I still have … Read more
TranscenDental Group at Waverley Road became what is believed to be the first wheelchair-accessible dental clinic in Nova Scotia, reports Global News. The clinic now has a lift to transfer patients to the dental chair, whereas before patients had to go through the process of sliding from their wheelchair into the chair, getting work done … Read more
An Edmonton dental clinic is changing lives with potentially the only lift in the province that allows patients to remain in wheelchairs to receive treatment, CTV News Edmonton reported. The lift, or the “diaco dental chair“, is designed to eliminate the need to transfer patients to a typical dental chair. Dr. Nibras Sharif is passionate … Read more
He had a feeling it was an abscess. It felt exactly like the time before. The constant sharp pain that got worse when he laid down or chewed his food. He also knew if left untreated, an abscessed tooth could turn into a serious, life-threatening condition. But Michael Pedroncelli could not find a dentist to … Read more
Millions of Americans endure pain and shame because they can’t afford dental care. The issue is particularly pronounced in rural areas, as emphasized by a recent report by National Public Radio. People in rural areas are not only more likely to lack the jobs that connect them to dental insurance or the money to pay for … Read more