The federal government has sent another warning shot to dentists and other professionals who have been using private corporations (PC) such as professional corporations/ hygiene service corporations /technical service corporations and holding corporations as a tax savings vehicle. Below are the tax planning tools that are being targeted and the proposed changes which are expected … Read more
Arm & Hammer toothpaste maker Church & Dwight said on Monday it would buy privately held Water Pik, which makes oral hygiene products and shower heads, for about $1 billion in cash. Fort Collins, Colorado-based Water Pik makes items in the oral health space including flossers and electric toothbrushes. Its namesake product, the Water Pik Water Flosser, … Read more
There’s still no word on when a Guelph dental clinic closed for the past three weeks due to sterilization issues will reopen – and now it’s facing a legal challenge as well. The Eramosa Road practice known as both Guelph Dental Associates and Growing Smiles has been closed since late June. A public health inspector … Read more
I just returned from the Grand Prix Formula 1 held in Montreal this past weekend. It was a fabulous event and one of the best highlights occurred when the crowd got to watch the talented, 18-year-old Canadian driver, Lance Stroll do his magic. He started in 17th place and finished in 9th to the appreciative … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive is proud to announce the launch of an online faculty development program tailored to educators looking to start a research career. The program, entitled “Foundations of Conducting Clinical Research” was developed in partnership with the Academy for Academic Leadership (AAL) and designed for faculty who wish to improve their understanding of research processes and … Read more
Question My new dentist gave me 22 X-rays yesterday (bite-wing and full mouth) plus a panoramic. He says he does this to all patients. This seemed ridiculously unnecessary and dangerous. Could you give me info on this? To view the answer, click here for more. It’s a common concern for patients – read another Q&A … Read more
The World Health Organization has warned that cases of untreatable, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea are on the rise due to unsafe oral sex and a decline in condom use. Data from 77 countries showed that when someone contracts the common sexually-transmitted infection — which infects roughly 78 million people each year — it is now “much harder, … Read more
Cantel Medical Corporation subsidiary, Crosstex International, Inc., today announced the retirement of Andrew Whitehead, effective August 1, 2017. Whitehead’s decision to retire will bring to an end a phenomenal 20-year career of continuous service with the Company. Whitehead will transition to a part-time consultant role where he will continue to focus on the Company’s efforts … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, will hold its ninth bi-annual Dentrix Business of Dentistry Conference from August 17-19, 2017 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day event will deliver advanced software and management training for … Read more
Welcome to YOUR June Top Picks! Each month we find out what YOU have been viewing, reading and watching the most. If you’re looking for a little throwback, check out the ODA ASM150 Overview video – it’s a must-see, even if you missed the event. Our blog of the month discusses a delicate, but crucial … Read more
According to a latest study published last Friday in the Journal Pediatrics, children who are breastfed for over two years are more likely to develop caries or cavities. For the study the researchers looked at breastfeeding behaviors and sugar consumption among 1,129 children in Pelotas, Brazil born in 2004. The community has a public fluoridated water … Read more
Patients at a Guelph dental practice are being urged to get tested for HIV and other serious infections over concerns some dental instruments at the clinic were not being sterilized properly. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced Friday that they were sending letters to those who were patients of Guelph Dental Associates between Jan. 21, 2015 and June … Read more
This morning, the Company announced a new distribution agreement with Henry Schein Canada, Inc. For over ten years, Henry Schein has been a significant partner in Canada, selling consumables, treatment centers, instruments and imaging products. This new agreement, effective September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020, will expand the market opportunity for Dentsply Sirona’s leading … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has completed the first phase of a $25 million renovation of the school’s pre-clinical simulation center and patient clinics. The first phase, a portion of the $11 million remodel of the pre-clinical simulation center, is the school’s first major renovation in more than 30 years and begins … Read more
The Halton Regional Health Department says 9,000 past and current patients of a Burlington dental clinic should get tested for infectious diseases. On June 9 the department identified that clients who received dental services at Upper Middle Dental operated by Dr. Vick Handa may have been exposed to improperly cleaned instruments used for procedures. “Improperly … Read more
Three-year-old Daleyza Hernandez-Avila recently visited a surgical center in Stockton for what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure. But on the June 12 visit, her heart stopped about 30 minutes into the procedure. She was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The Stockton girl’s unexpected death has devastated her parents and their community, … Read more
Dentsply Sirona, the Dental Solutions Company™, revealed that Will Smith, an iconic figure in the entertainment industry, will join the impressive roster of celebrity entertainment at Dentsply Sirona World in Las Vegas Sept. 14-16 at The Venetian and The Palazzo Resort. On Thursday evening, Sept. 14, following a full day of general sessions and breakout … Read more
CAD/CAM technology that is simpler than ever to use, with a wide range of materials and various possible applications aimed at faster, better dentistry – all this is available from CEREC today. From May 29 to June 2, 37 CEREC mentors from Latin America came to Berlin to learn more about the latest innovations in … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, announced today that it has risen to #243 in the FORTUNE 500® ranking, celebrating its 14th year as one of America’s largest corporations. The company was ranked #268 in last year’s edition … Read more
How will teledentistry be implemented to reach those in need, empower careers in dental hygiene and build all types of dental practices? MouthWatch, the creators of the award-winning MouthWatch Intraoral Camera and leading teledentistry platform TeleDent, will be at this year’s annual ADHA conference in Jacksonville, Florida to share insights on those questions. “Teledentistry-friendly laws are being passed at … Read more