The College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has earned a spot in a prestigious international university ranking for dental schools. In the 2023 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, USask tied for sixth place among Canadian universities. The College was hoping to join the list after implementing many new research initiatives. … Read more
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment … Read more
A $1-million gift to the Dalhousie faculty of dentistry will help create two new dental surgery suites at the university, improving care for pediatric and special needs patients. The Tze / Chiang Paediatric and Adult Special Needs Clinic was created through a donation from Dr. Theresa Chiang in memory of her late husband, Dr. Wah … Read more
There are times when tradition is to be embraced – a marriage ceremony, a parade or a graduation. And there are times when doing things the way they have always been done just doesn’t cut it. If you are a practising or retired dentist in Canada, there is good chance you are familiar with the … Read more
Women made up 56% of first-year dental students in 2021 — the highest rate ever, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute, which studied the latest changes in demographics of first-year dental students in the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s Survey of Dental Education. In addition, HPI found that first-year enrollment also increased among Black and … Read more
At an event today, High Point University announced the major donor for the new School of Dental Medicine, which is expected to enroll its first class in fall 2023. The announcement comes as the university continues to grow with several new academic programs and buildings in development at HPU. HPU is blessed by the $32 … Read more
dentalcorp (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced a $1 million gift in student support and well-being for the University of Alberta’s (U of A) School of Dentistry. “As Canada’s leading dental services organization, we feel a responsibility to drive positive change in our industry, which includes doing our part to support the next generation of clinicians,” says Guy … Read more
The QS World University Rankings by Subject are based upon academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. The 2021 Dentistry ranking is now available to view. Of the Canadian universities, UBC Vancouver Campus appears ranked at #36 and U of T Downtown Toronto Campus is ranked at #38. QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, … Read more
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely used Wikipedia to look up medical or dental information. As a matter of fact, Wikipedia is the most consulted website on the internet when it comes to health-related searches,1 making it a highly effective tool to spread information- or misinformation. Therefore, it is extremely important that the information … Read more
Classes moving online, practicing social distancing and cancelling of university-sponsored travel and events are among the ways dental schools around the country are responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. Some are extending their spring breaks an extra week and requesting those returning from abroad to self-quarantine for at least 14 … 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, today announced the release of axiUm Ascend, an innovative, cloud-based software system designed for dental schools. Developed by Exan Enterprises Inc., a Henry Schein company, axiUm Ascend is part of the axiUm … Read more
To cement a new partnership advancing oral health through community-based research, education, and care, Deans Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM), and Ana N. López Fuentes, DMD, MPH, School of Dental Medicine at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday. This partnership between two … Read more
From PRNewswire LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Established dental practices face many challenges, number one being the lack of patients desiring cosmetic restorations for fear of painful shots or drilling. Now dentists can allay patient fears, going beyond just treating them with regular cleanings and maintenance, by offering the new painless SmileSimplicity procedures … Read more
From iMedical APPS I include this posting for obvious reasons. Imagine if “comprehensive care” for each an every patient in a dental faculty was a function of an APP developed for undergraduate dentistry. An APP that kept the case file in a paperless format, that linked conditions, treatment suggestions anon for the student. The concept … Read more
From Market Watch – the Wall Street Journal – August 1, 2011 Schools that meet established criteria to receive Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. Systems ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — By the end of 2011, dental programs from selected schools across the nation will be able to offer hands-on training with some … Read more
Despite improvements in resin-based composite technology, US dentists are placing more amalgam restorations than composites, and amalgam is still emphasized by US dental schools, according to the results of 2 studies published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read article Related articles Mercury and Old Cavities (everydayhealth.com) Atlanta Dentist – … Read more
From the Vancouver Sun – May 30, 2011 TOP NOTCH EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Opened in spring 2006, UBC‘s amazing dental clinic, the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre,raised the quality of Dentistry’s facilities to match that of its students,faculty, staff and programs. The Centre is the Image by rob.masefield via Flickr hub of patient care and clinical learning-the … Read more
Curious as to what dental schools were doing re; blogging and making alumni aware – lo and behold………http://uoftdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com/ which included a great piece on – drum roll please…………In 1911, 100 years ago, Oral Health was founded (Johnson 353). As one of the earliest dental journals, it was born during a time when oral health was not … Read more
I am completely unaware of the workings of our licensing bodies in Canada, privy only to the mutterings around the table at a study club or society meeting. Mostly, I’m advised about the number of new endodontists coming to Ontario, or the number of dentists trained abroad who are being given “carte blanche” entrance into … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – April 19, 2011 Dental schools in the U.S., U.K., and Australia are beginning to adopt cone-beam CT technology into their curricula, but few currently provide training on this equipment to predoctoral and undergraduate students,according to research conducted by Vijay Parashar,BDS, DDS, MDSc, an associate professor at the Midwestern University College of … Read more