A $1.2-million gift from the Canerector Foundation will support research at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a group of rare and often debilitating genetic conditions that affect collagen, the university’s magazine reported in its latest edition. The donation will expand professor Laurent Bozec’s … Read more
A counter-petition launched by Ontario dental hygienists has gathered 1,763 signatures as of Monday, opposing an earlier petition by dentists seeking to allow foreign-trained dentists to provide preventive dental care in the province. “We, the undersigned, oppose the proposal to allow internationally trained dentists to perform dental hygiene services, such as scaling, without completing an … Read more
If you’re a practicing dentist in Canada, it’s easy to dismiss the headlines about Henry Schein orDentsply Sirona getting downgraded on Wall Street. After all, you’re not a portfolio manager—you’rerunning a clinic, managing patients, and likely balancing corporate and personal finances. So, the realquestion is: should you care about what’s happening with dental stocks? The … Read more
Key takeaways: A public meeting planned for Tuesday evening at Regina City Hall to discuss the city’s upcoming fluoride implementation was cancelled due to safety concerns, according to the councillor who organized the event. “It was frightening. I had emails calling me a flat Earther. I had emails calling me a Nazi, and I’m like, … Read more
In his latest push to “Make America Healthy Again,” U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared Tuesday that “sugar is poison.” Kennedy’s remarks came during a highly publicized conference at the Department of Health and Human Services, delivered from a stage filled with so-called MAHA moms and their children, The New York Times reported … Read more
A new study from Penn Dental Medicine has found that some of the most widely prescribed drugs for high blood pressure could reduce the effectiveness of a potentially game-changing enzyme therapy — and, in some cases, even worsen the condition they aim to treat. Published in Hypertension Research, the study reveals that oral ACE2, a … Read more
While the effects of climate change on general health are well documented, its specific impacts on oral health have been largely overlooked—until now. A scoping review published in BDJ Open in late March found that climate change is expected to have significant consequences for dental health and access to care. The review analyzed 10 peer-reviewed … Read more
As discussed last month, we surveyed Canadian dental patients on their preferences and opinions when visiting the dentist’s office. When comparing the data to the survey conducted in 2019, there were a few changes that we wanted to highlight that demonstrate how the patient population is evolving. The number of patients attending appointments every 6 … Read more
Linda Anderson, Coach and Trainer with Heaps & Doyle, describes how you can work on getting your patients back in your hygiene chair after the pandemic. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Because of the special relationship that exists between a healthcare provider and a patient, dental practices must be dedicated to the well-being of their patients. The duty of healthcare providers obligates the entire dental office team to treat patients with dignity. Unlike the transactional relationships that may exist in non-healthcare retail sectors, clinicians and team … Read more
If you want the phone to ring more often in your dental office, your waiting room to be full, and your treatment chair occupied all the time, you are not alone. This is precisely what every dentist wants. However, if you are one of several dentists operating in the same area, it may not be … Read more
Because of the special relationship that exists between a healthcare provider and a patient, dental practices must be dedicated to the well-being of their patients. The duty of healthcare providers obligates the entire dental office team to treat patients with dignity. Unlike the transactional relationships that may exist in non-healthcare retail sectors, clinicians and team … Read more
Flossing is the most skipped routine, eating healthy – the most common health resolution At the end of last year, we explored the oral health status and habits of 376 people in the dedicated survey “Oral Health Summary 2019” on DentaVox. Respondents report rather good oral health, hygiene and lifestyle habits with the last marking improvement in … Read more
A local dental clinic is notifying nearly 30 patients that they may have been put at risk of disease. Peak Vista says some of their dental tools were improperly-cleaned at their main clinic in Colorado Springs. It’s at the International Circle location near Airport Road and Printers Parkway. 11 News started asking questions after a … Read more
As we all know, dentistry is an ever-changing industry and with the advancement of new technology, it can become increasingly harder to keep up with the latest and greatest advances in the market. In addition to clinical technology becoming more prevalent, practice automation is becoming the way of the future and can help save time, … Read more
Ever since the government began seriously discussing legalization of marijuana for recreational use, dental professionals have developed an intense curiosity about what the change would mean, both for the health of patients and the provision of care. There are copious studies that explore the potential interactions of common sedatives and anesthetics with cannabis, as well … Read more
Three dental clinics were shut down in Philadelphia because of conditions that may have exposed patients to diseases such as HIV, said the city’s health department. Three locations of the Trieu Family Dental Clinic were shut down by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health in early December 2018 for conducting procedures with instruments that may … Read more
The patient experience is the most vital aspect of maintaining a successful dentist-to-patient relationship. Following a comprehensive routine for marketing your practice to new patients makes them feel cared for and is a critical part of running a successful dental clinic. 1. Why the first phone call plays a vital role The initial phone call … Read more
Patients who recently had services performed at a Burien dental office are being advised to get tested for Hepatitis and HIV after issues were discovered with the clinic’s sterilization practices. After a complaint, health officials conducted an inspection of the George M. Davis Dental clinic in August, which revealed multiple infection control problems, “including the … Read more
A Melbourne dentist who sexually exploited his patients and a nurse will spend at least four-and-a-half years in prison. Nashaat Michael, 60, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in jail after pleading guilty to indecently assaulting eight patients and a staff member between 1996 and 2015. “They were essentially captive in your chair. It … Read more