Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will continue to back national social programs such as dental care, child care and pharmacare, even as tough spending decisions loom in the fall budget. Speaking at a press conference in Edmonton on Thursday, Carney acknowledged the upcoming budget will require difficult trade-offs but stressed that affordability … Read more
A UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering has long aimed to distinguish good oral bacteria from the bad. But Wenjun Zhang’s quest is not straightforward. Researchers have found that bacterial species are not entirely good or bad. This is because individual species can have hundreds of strains that vary in their cavity-promoting qualities. … Read more
Most dentists know that they need more Google reviews to get more new patients. It makes sense, right? Humans are influenced by what other people think about products and services. If you’re shopping on Amazon, you’re going to check the reviews before deciding if something is worth buying. The same goes for booking a hotel, … Read more
The U.S. dental workforce is undergoing a generational and gender shift, with younger and more female dentists taking the lead, according to new data from the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI). In 2024, women accounted for almost 40 per cent of practicing dentists in the United States (nearly 2 in 5 dentists) … Read more
Teenagers who lose teeth due to decay or injury are almost twice as likely to be bullied, according to new Australian research. The collaborative study by the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne, published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research, analyzed data from more than 4,400 children in the Longitudinal Study of Australian … Read more
At 42, I stumbled into the world of dentistry—a realm far removed from my past life selling prescription drugs (legally!) and everything from cheese to chips to pantyhose. My brother, “Freddy the Great,” was destined for dentistry and became a real-life dentist. Me? Not so much. What began as an accidental detour turned into a … Read more
Sugar substitutes have long been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar. They don’t cause cavities the way sugar does, and some — like xylitol — may even reduce Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria behind tooth decay. Research has also shown they have little to no impact on blood glucose levels, making them popular for people … Read more
The why: Background story An orthodontic clinic built on friendship, vision, and compassion has opened in the heart of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec. Flex Orthodontistes is the creation of Dr. Gaston Federico Coutsiers Morell and Dr. Anthony Rossi, two longtime friends who met during their orthodontic specialty training at the University of Alberta. Their story began before classes … Read more
Nearly three out of four American adults fear going to the dentist, according to new research from the NYU College of Dentistry. Earlier studies, conducted decades ago, estimated that just over a quarter of the U.S. population experienced dental anxiety. The new study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) on Tuesday, … Read more
“The most important thing in evaluating businesses is figuring out how big the moat is around the business… I want to know how big the castle is on the inside and then I want to know how big the moat is around it.”— Warren Buffett What no one tells you until it’s too late Most … Read more
The American Dental Association has launched an artificial intelligence-powered service aimed at reducing administrative burdens by speeding up the credentialing process for dentists. The ADA Delegated Credentialing Service, developed with Boston-based LightSpun, builds on the existing ADA-CAQH Provider Data Portal, which has supported more than 150,000 dentists over the past seven years. The portal, operated … Read more
A patient wakes up with a toothache. The first thing they do isn’t flip through a phonebook or wait for a flyer in the mail, they grab their phone, open Google, and type in “dentist near me.” Within seconds, they’re comparing local practices, reading reviews, and deciding who to call. This is how most patients … Read more
Dental pulp stones—calcified deposits in the tooth pulp—are typically asymptomatic and often go unnoticed. A recent study suggests these findings, along with carotid artery calcifications, may be more common in people with diabetes. Published on Aug. 4, 2025, in BMC Endocrine Disorders, researchers examined panoramic radiographs of 107 diabetic patients (67 women, 40 men; age … Read more
In May 2024, the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a warning about what it referred to as “veneer techs” — unlicensed individuals promoting veneer placement on social media — cautioning that dental procedures are irreversible and should only be performed by licensed dentists. Despite this warning, on Aug. 20, Florida police arrested 35-year-old Emely M. … Read more
Wisdom, a U.S.-based AI-powered dental billing platform, has raised U.S. $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Permanent Capital Ventures (PCV). Aquiline and existing investor Juxtapose also participated. The new funding brings Wisdom’s total raised since its founding in 2023 to U.S. $28 million, including a U.S. $7 million seed round from Juxtapose. Wisdom helps dental practices manage billing and collections, … Read more
Researchers from the University of Sulaimani in Iraq tested whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help predict how long dental procedures take. Their study, published in Nature on Aug. 23, suggests that AI could reduce delays and improve patients’ overall experience. What did the study find? AI was trained on 2,500 procedure records. Another 500 records … Read more
The University of British Columbia says a new secure app is helping connect seniors in long-term care with dentistry students, addressing both patient needs and student training. The ToothPortal app, created for Dr. Chris Wyatt, director of UBC’s Geriatric Dentistry Program, allows caregivers to upload oral health concerns—including photos, medical history, and personal details—directly to … Read more
Shanghai-based clear-aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) has categorically denied claims of patent infringement brought by California-based Align Technology Inc., pledging defence in a statement on Wednesday. “Angel has a rich heritage of clinically driven innovation during its 20-plus-year history. Accusations by our competitor of patent violations are frivolous and entirely without merit,” said Angelalign’s … Read more
King’s College London researchers have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin and wool—can repair tooth enamel and arrest early decay by forming a protective, enamel-like coating. Their study, published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, found that when keratin extracted from wool is applied to the tooth and comes into contact with minerals in saliva, … Read more
With the federal government investing $13 billion over five years — starting in the 2023 fiscal year — and $4.4 billion annually thereafter into the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), some dentists might assume practice values are poised to rise. The reasoning is straightforward: more people will seek treatment, and those who previously paid out … Read more