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A new dental school in Manhattan is set to welcome its first class this summer—marking the first new dental school to open in New York City in more than a century. Yeshiva University announced March 11 that its College of Dental Medicine will enroll 150 students annually starting in July 2026, offering an accelerated three-year … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry has secured a $2-million international research partnership aimed at advancing oral, dental and craniofacial science through collaboration with Brazilian researchers. The agreement with the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) will fund joint projects over five years, supporting 10 research grants annually for a total of 50 studies. The … Read more
Filling the Gap is a Toronto-based dental charity created in response to persistent inequities in Canada’s dental care system. FTG offers dental students the opportunity to work alongside providers and engage directly with community oral health needs.
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we learn more about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Sara Arbabzadehbroujeni, a creative and patient-focused dental student at Dalhousie University School of Dentistry. She finds joy in hosting and … Read more
The University of Toronto says its dean of dentistry is on leave as the school investigates the use of images with “antisemitic and discriminatory meanings” in his course materials. The university’s vice-president and provost, Trevor Young, says dean Anil Kishen will participate “fully” in the investigation. Jewish advocacy organization B’nai Brith Canada shared on social media images … Read more
A prototype aimed at supporting gum healing using electromagnetic stimulation earned first place at the University of Toronto’s bioengineering competition, SmileHacks, on Saturday. Ten teams — primarily undergraduate students — presented ideas ranging from xerostomia solutions and gamified pediatric oral health tools to robotic automation designed to address staffing shortages in dental offices. The $800 first-place prize … Read more
Columbia University has removed a former College of Dental Medicine professor and stripped administrative duties from another senior official after determining that Jeffrey Epstein’s then-girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, was admitted in 2012 through what the university described as an “irregular process.” The action follows the release of U.S. Department of Justice records on Jan. 30 that … Read more
The University of Toronto’s Biomedical Engineering Design Competition (BMEC) is expanding nationally for the first time this year, with dentistry and oral health selected as the central theme — an area drawing increased national attention. As of Dec. 31, more than six million Canadians have been approved under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with … Read more
Canada’s population is rapidly aging, accompanied by a shifting landscape in oral healthcare needs. In 2021, individuals aged 65 and older accounted for 18.5% of the national population, and this figure is projected to increase sharply by 2068.1 This demographic trend presents both challenges and opportunities for the Canadian healthcare system, particularly in the field of … Read more
Why is pediatric dentistry even a specialty, and why does it take two to three years to train? What could take so long to learn? Isn’t prevention the same for children as adults—just brush your teeth?
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details. The watchdog which is tasked with protecting users of financial products says the violations relate to charging clients monthly plan fees that should have been waived … Read more
For those of us in dentistry, it can seem that feedback comes from all directions: from mentors, from patients, from office staff. While feedback can seem overwhelming, like a continuous stream of micro-corrections that affect our well-being, feedback can be a gift and an exciting opportunity. To shift our perspective, it’s important to pause and … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan will host the 2026 Canadian Oral Health Summit in Saskatoon, bringing leaders in dental education, research and care together June 18–20.
Rural Manitoba communities could see a boost in doctors, nurses, teachers and other essential workers under an expanded federal student loan forgiveness program aimed at smaller towns and rural areas. The Government of Canada is widening access to Canada Student Loan Forgiveness, allowing eligible professionals to reduce their federal student loan debt by working in … Read more
One of the interesting side effects of the CDCP, a plan that is designed to increase our patients’ access to a dentist, is the fact that many dental schools are having challenges accessing dental patients for our future practitioners
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — Representatives for the region’s municipalities are throwing their support behind new provincial rules they say can help fill needed labour gaps. The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, or NOMA, is backing new “as-of-right” rules the Ford government said went into effect at the beginning of the new year. They aim to speed up … Read more
Nine U.S. universities are collaborating on a five-year, $17-million research initiative aimed at improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), following a major grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The multi-institution project, funded through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), brings together researchers across dentistry, medicine, neuroscience, … Read more
I was unsure of where my career would go and how to direct my life. I wish someone told me that what I was feeling was normal—that I was feeling the new grad blues.
Just because you graduate, doesn’t mean you need to stop contact with your classmates. Fiona Mattrasingh aka @mouthboxx shares the many benefits of staying in touch with your peers, from job opportunities to advanced knowledge, as you go down different pathways in your careers.