Dental Education

Fruit compound shows promise against gum disease, may offer alternative to antibiotics

by Oral Health
Fruits containing morin, a flavonoid researchers say may help fight gum disease. (iStock)

A naturally occurring compound found in fruits such as apples, guava and figs could help prevent and treat gum disease, according to new research from São Paulo State University (UNESP). Scientists at the university’s Araraquara School of Dentistry (FOAr-UNESP) and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCFAr-UNESP) identified morin, a plant-derived flavonoid concentrated in fruit peels … Read more

Health Canada grants $4M to eight dental faculties following CDCP rollout

by Dina Al-Shibeeb, Oral Health Group
Student examining a patient at dental school under the supervision of a teacher. (iStock)

Health Canada has provided more than $4 million to eight of Canada’s 10 dental faculties to help sustain student clinical training, amid reports of fewer patients since the launch of the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). “Health Canada launched a targeted call for proposals to faculties of dentistry to help them address an immediate … Read more

What to expect from Dentsply Sirona’s world clinical education events starting this September in Mexico

by Oral Health
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While its Dubai event wrapped up in February, there’s still plenty to come from Dentsply Sirona’s 2025 DS World clinical education series, which resumes this September in Mexico City. In a press release, the Charlotte, N.C.-based company said it kicked off the year with a strong showing in Dubai, drawing 1,200 participants from more than … Read more

California’s Stanford and Pacific Universities Collaborate to Enhance Oral Health and Hearing Specialty Care

by Oral Health
Pacific partnering with Stanford

Representatives from Stanford Medicine tour the clinic and simulation spaces in the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry on University of the Pacific’s Stockton Campus. (Photo: University of The Pacific) Patients at the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and the School of Health Science’s Hearing and Balance Center will now … Read more

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION: Meet Surgio – Columbia Dentoform® Launches NEW Surgical Manikin

by DENTALEZ
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Columbia Dentoform, by DENTALEZ®, is excited to announce the launch of Surgio, a new surgical manikin that will change the landscape of dental education. As part of DENTALEZ’s renewed focus on applying innovation to solve everyday dentistry challenges, we created Surgio to offer dental and CE students hyper-accurate, true-to-life surgical practice before working on live … Read more

Development of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Application for Dental Education

by Ahmad Mahrous, DDS, MS; Amira Elgreatly, DDS, MS; Amr A. Mahrous, BDS, MSc, PhD; Akimasa Tsujimoto, BDS, PhD, FIADFE
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Abstract The advent of cheaper and more powerful mobile phones and tablets has made augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) much more accessible in recent years. These technologies have been used in dental education, to provide virtual models, but there have been problems with the manipulation of the models through the virtual interface. This … Read more

Planmeca’s Commitment to UBC Dental Education and Patient Care

by University of British Columbia

It was an unseasonably cold night on March 9th, 2005 that included a light dusting of snow on UBC Point Grey campus. Through large picture windows facing Wesbrook Mall, ceremonial shot glasses filled with Finnish vodka were raised and a toast lead by Mr. Heikki Kyöstilä, Founder, Owner, and President of Planmeca, celebrating the opening … Read more

Full Promise of Teledentistry Hinges on Dental Education, ADEA Report Finds

by Financial Post

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated and broadened the use of teledentistry, offering new promise in the ability to reach vulnerable populations in the greatest need of oral health care, according to a policy research report from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) . At the same time, the report— “Teledentistry: Innovation to Improving Access and … Read more

dentalcorp and Loblaw Companies Ltd. Bring Digital Dental Health Services to Canadians

by dentalcorp

dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (TSX: DNTL) (“dentalcorp” or “the Company”), Canada’s largest network of dental practices, today announced a strategic partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) to be the exclusive provider of oral care education and dental health services for users of the PC Health app. Designed to empower Canadians with convenient access to health resources and support, the PC Health app is … Read more

How Twitter Could Help Improve Dental Education

by The Star

Twitter could be a helpful learning tool in dental education, according to research from Australia. Could social networks offer a means of improving dental education? An analysis of seven studies, published in the Journal Of Dental Education, highlights the advantages of using Twitter as an educational tool. “We live in a dynamic world where the use … Read more

Dental Education: A Need of Society

by Dr. Abhishek Agarwal
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Dental education is lacking in society to the point that only 74.1% of adults are estimated to visit the dentist as often as they should. Frequent dental checkups and diligent oral care are essential for healthy living. Dentists need to raise awareness in society to promote action in those who are not taking dental hygiene … Read more

Gamification Can Give Dental And Medical Education A Boost

by University of Eastern Finland

Introducing gamification to medical and dental education can boost student motivation and lead to better learning outcomes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Using their own mobile devices, students on a histology course took trivia quizzes on the course topics focusing on human cells and tissues. According to students, this promoted … Read more

Taiwanese Dental Schools Removed From Approved List, And SUPP Wants To Know Why

by The Star Online

The unannounced removal of all Taiwanese dental schools by the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) has left graduates and current students in the lurch, and the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) wants an explanation. SUPP education bureau chairman Ding Kuong Hiing said this was unfair to the dental graduates because this non-recognition meant they could not … Read more

3M Canada Oral Care Solutions Division And Clinical Research Dental Announce Canadian Education-Driven Partnership

by 3M Canada Oral Care Division

As the world of dentistry evolves with modernized products and techniques, education and hands-on training are critical to drive adoption. To support Canadian dentists, 3M Canada Oral Care Solutions Division and Clinical Research Dental are pleased to announce a new education-driven partnership. A primary focus of the partnership will be delivering Bioclear Method education. The … Read more

Clinical Research Dental Announces New Hands-Online Live Courses And Fall Dates

by Clinical Research Dental

Known industry-wide for supporting, promoting and teaching better dentistry through the presentation of clinical seminars, CLINICAL RESEARCH DENTAL is pleased to announce their new Hands-OnLine LIVE courses and the release of fall course dates. With the fall line-up comes the announcement of a new course topic added to this innovative CE platform. “Freehand Diastema Closure”, … Read more

Almost 432,000 Dental Professionals Benefit From Clinical Education, Training

by Dentsply Sirona

The global Clinical Affairs team develops the next generation of educational content that supports the implementation of innovative solutions for dental professionals. This clinical education program’s overall objective is to empower dentists, technicians, and dental team members to improve dental care and oral health. Clinical Affairs cooperates with opinion leaders, academic and research communities, and … Read more

Connect, Learn Advance at the Growth-Oriented Catapult LIVE Symposium

by Catapult Education

Catapult Education, a highly respected and well-known dental education powerhouse, proudly launches Catapult LIVE. This new venture provides Catapult Education with a platform to immerse attendees in inspirational learning led by its existing group of world-class speakers. Catapult LIVE was developed to bring attendees and lecturers face-to-face for a practical and functional approach to learning. … Read more

Global Survey Shows Some Countries Better at Providing Oral Health Education in Schools

by FDI

Today on World Oral Health Day (WOHD), the American Dental Association joins FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) to highlight the urgent need for oral health education for children. The results of a survey from 13 countries, which asked parents with children aged five to 16 if their child’s school provided lessons on good oral care … Read more

ADA, ADEA and ASDA Release Report Supporting Modernization of Dental Licensure Process

by American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA), American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and American Student Dental Association (ASDA) released a groundbreaking task force report today supporting the modernization of the dental licensure process. The report is the culmination of over two years of research, discussion and collaboration among the organizations, which have teamed up to form the … Read more