Nova Scotia is grappling with significant dental staff shortages — specifically hygienists and assistants — with more than 100 active job postings across the province. The shortage is contributing to longer wait times, with some patients waiting up to five months for appointments, particularly in rural areas. “I know people in rural Nova Scotia are … Read more
UK-based consumer health company Haleon has announced plans to invest about C$118 million (£65 million) in a new oral-health manufacturing facility in Shanghai to support growth in what it says is the world’s largest gum-health market. China’s gum-health market is valued at approximately C$1.56 billion (£860 million). In its press release, Haleon says more than … Read more
Two researchers from the University at Buffalo have received a two-year US$440,275 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study how salivary glands repair and regenerate after injury. Rose-Anne Romano, PhD, associate professor of oral biology in the University at Buffalo University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, is leading the … Read more
Dentistry’s “unsung heroes” were recognized on Feb. 28 as the 6th Annual Denobi Awards Gala honoured clinicians, educators, innovators and teams making a measurable impact across the profession. Held Saturday evening in Portland, Oregon, the ceremony celebrated nine individual leaders, two clinical teams and one Pinnacle Achievement recipient for contributions ranging from clinical innovation and … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new global guidelines promoting environmentally sustainable and less invasive approaches to preventing and managing dental caries, including a shift toward mercury-free restorative materials. The guideline, Environmentally Friendly and Less Invasive Oral Health Care for Preventing and Managing Dental Caries, provides evidence-based recommendations aimed at improving patient safety while … Read more
As the Cree Health Board strives to secure sufficient dental services throughout the region, new facilities are expanding the quality and availability of care within communities. In January, Waskaganish became the latest Cree community to open a state-of-the-art Community Miyupimaatisiiun Centre (CMC). Waskaganish’s new health clinic is about four times the size of the former one with … Read more
U.S. tariffs affect Canadian dental practices in several ways, most notably through higher costs and supplier disruptions. In an Oral Health survey, 21% of respondents reported that tariffs have significantly increased costs and created sourcing challenges.
Registration is now open for the BioHorizons Global Symposium, scheduled for April 16–18, 2026, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida. The three-day international meeting will bring together clinicians, specialists and dental teams to explore how emerging science and technology are reshaping implant dentistry. Hosted by BioHorizons, the symposium will feature more than 40 internationally … Read more
Just like there are leaders and followers, there are joiners and non-joiners. This is quite true in our profession when it comes to organized dentistry.
Global demand for dental equipment is accelerating, with new market research projecting revenue will reach about C$24.5 billion by 2032. Aging populations, rising rates of cavities and periodontal disease, and rapid advances in imaging technologies are driving the growth.
Could tartar one day help detect diabetes? A new BMC Oral Health study found elevated potassium levels in dental calculus from patients with diabetes, raising questions about whether routine scaling could support earlier screening—pending larger studies.
American Dental Association (ADA) says new data from its Health Policy Institute (HPI) show U.S. dental practices remain under sustained financial pressure, driven by softening demand for care and rising operating costs. The Q4 2025 analysis combines dentist survey data with federal economic indicators to track confidence, patient demand, staffing trends, reimbursement and investment intentions … Read more
Rural Manitoba communities could see a boost in doctors, nurses, teachers and other essential workers under an expanded federal student loan forgiveness program aimed at smaller towns and rural areas. The Government of Canada is widening access to Canada Student Loan Forgiveness, allowing eligible professionals to reduce their federal student loan debt by working in … Read more
Paid ads aren’t “bad,” but they work best when used strategically. Learn when and how dentists can leverage paid advertising—like a scalpel, not a hammer—for better outcomes and ROI.
An artificial saliva developed from a sugarcane protein could help protect teeth in patients treated for head and neck cancer, a group at high risk of severe oral complications following radiotherapy. Researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Bauru School of Dentistry have developed a saliva substitute containing CANECPI-5, a protein extracted from sugarcane and … Read more
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — Representatives for the region’s municipalities are throwing their support behind new provincial rules they say can help fill needed labour gaps. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, or NOMA, is backing new “as-of-right” rules the Ford government said went into effect at the beginning of the new year. They aim to speed up … Read more
Nine U.S. universities are collaborating on a five-year, $17-million research initiative aimed at improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), following a major grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The multi-institution project, funded through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), brings together researchers across dentistry, medicine, neuroscience, … Read more
Dental researchers are exploring how bacterial “conversations” in the mouth shape the ecology of dental plaque — and how interrupting those signals could favour a healthier microbial balance without harming beneficial species. A team from the College of Biological Sciences and the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota has detailed how bacterial communication … Read more
Dental treatment facilities serving U.S. service members are set to undergo a closer review of their accreditation status after the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Dec. 17, advancing a provision backed by the American Dental Association (ADA). The annual defence policy bill — approved by the House of Representatives earlier … Read more
NDP Leader Marit Stiles pressed the Ontario government Monday over why a dentist with alleged personal ties to Premier Doug Ford received $2 million through the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF). During Question Period, Stiles asked the premier to explain “why his close personal friend and dentist… got $2 million from this government,” saying images … Read more