West Kelowna Man Injures Teeth on Object Found in Tim Hortons Drink, Faces Thousands in Dental Bills

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A West Kelowna, B.C., man is looking at thousands of dollars in dental bills after injuring his tooth on an object he found in his Tim Hortons drink. Jeff McArthur went through the Tim Hortons drive Through in West Kelowna with a friend to buy a specialty coffee on June 30. When he got to the bottom … Read more

Dental Injuries on the Rise Thanks to E-Scooter Use: Study by U of A Prof

After running a study on the frequency and severity of dental and maxillofacial injuries associated with electric-powered bikes and scooters, a University of Alberta professor wants to see more education and possibly even more enforcement and legislation. Dr. Liran Levin, a professor of periodontology at the School of Dentistry, and the president-elect of the International … Read more

Tom Pidcock Undergoes Dental Surgery After High-Speed Crash At Tour De L’Avenir

Tom Pidcock has undergone dental surgery after his high-speed crash at the Tour de l’Avenir earlier this year. The British road and cyclocross star crashed out of the prestigious under-23 race in August, suffering injuries to his face and losing some teeth. Pidcock has raced a full-on schedule since the summer and intended to have … Read more

Dental Implant Market on the Rise Due to Injuries and Aesthetic Awareness

The global dental implants market is expected to be USD 6.81 billion by 2024, based on a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for tooth (or teeth) replacement has provided good growth potential to the market. Growing number of dental injuries owing to road accidents and sport injuries are also considered as some of … Read more