A Brazilian dentist’s research through Dalhousie University won recognition Tuesday when she accepted a Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation in Ottawa. Dr. Cristiane Maucoski’s project on light-curing devices for resin-based composite fillings is aimed at helping to make stronger fillings that last longer and improve overall patient health. View the full story. See more of … Read more
The Faculty of Dentistry successfully applied for a 2021 Wellness Grant. Now our mission is to walk, run, and cycle to McGill’s Faculty of Dentistry – a mere 1250 km away – during April. Our objective is to raise awareness for Oral Health Month and support the message of the HPI Oral Health is Health … Read more
Many practisting dental hygienists will get their wish this autumn. Dalhousie’s School of Dental Hygiene is offering its Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program on a part-time basis, making it easier for dental hygienists to advance their education while continuing to work. “We’ve known for a while that there are many dental hygienists who would like to study … Read more
On Wednesday, April 24, the Faculty of Dentistry’s simulation lab was officially named in recognition of a $1 million gift from dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental clinics. Four executives from Toronto-based dentalcorp were present for the naming, including CEO and founder Graham Rosenberg. As Dr. Ben Davis, dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, made … Read more
We know about universal health care, we’ve heard about rumblings of a national pharmacare program, but what about dental care? Fourth year Dalhousie University dental student Brandon Doucet says we need universal dental care here in Canada. Canada’s current system leaves approximately 6 million people a year who cannot afford to see a dentist, the … Read more
Dalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry is currently overhauling their entire dental clinic, upgrading everything from patient areas to student labs. More than 10,000 patients go through Dal’s dental clinic each year, making it one of the busiest clinics in Nova Scotia. Renovations currently taking place will allow for a better experience for patients and students, … Read more