The life of a university student aspiring to become a dentist and that of a seasoned wealth manager who wants to give back after career success are worlds apart. Yet both found common purpose in raising funds to help children with cleft conditions smile again. Louisiana State University junior Sita Baham, a biology major and … Read more
Dr. Nikita Puri always knew she wanted to become a dentist and was open to exploring what dental education looked like beyond Canada. This is her experience studying dentistry in Europe.
Next Gen of the Month: Navnoor Randhawa is a final-year dental student at Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. Navnoor recently won an award at her school’s research poster competition and has been involved in volunteer activities for Habitat for Humanity.
The University of Alberta’s Access for All program — a non-profit mobile dental clinic that became an elective course for dentistry and dental hygiene students last year — has secured $2.6 million in federal funding to expand culturally grounded care in rural Métis communities. The funding, approved in July after a year-long competitive process, will … Read more
The New Brunswick Dental Society says staffing shortages are undermining the full impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with some patients now waiting up to 10 months for routine care. In an interview with local outlet Country94, executive director Paul Blanchard said about 85 to 90 per cent of dentists in the province … Read more
Health Canada has announced more than $35 million in funding for 30 projects across 22 post-secondary institutions to improve dental training, expand outreach and strengthen access to oral-health services nationwide. The funding—delivered over three years through the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF)—is designed to support and complement the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) by improving … Read more
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are leading a study to help dentists recognize signs of domestic violence and learn how to respond. “At the end of the process, we want to create something that is approachable and will be disseminated on socials and online platforms,” Dr. Liran Levin, a periodontist and researcher at the … Read more
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Dr. Sep Pouresa, who graduated from McGill University where he was also awarded with the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for … Read more
As artificial intelligence reshapes dentistry—from education to clinical care—leaders are drawing a sharp line: machines can support, but never replace, thinking. That message is coming from both New York and Florida. In Buffalo, N.Y., dentist and attorney Dr. Chester J. Gary earned top editorial honours for his cautionary words on AI. In Gainesville, Fla., the … Read more
Health Canada has provided more than $4 million to eight of Canada’s 10 dental faculties to help sustain student clinical training, amid reports of fewer patients since the launch of the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). “Health Canada launched a targeted call for proposals to faculties of dentistry to help them address an immediate … Read more
For the first time in its 20-year history, the Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest (GCCC) awarded prizes in two distinct categories: direct and indirect restorations. Six dental students from eight countries were recognized for their outstanding restorative cases using Dentsply Sirona materials and technologies. This year’s competition attracted around 300 student submissions from 108 … Read more
New dentists and dental students, Dr. Aisling Whitaker, CEO of DentalHive, has some advice for you. If you are just beginning your career, finding mentors is an extremely valuable way to grow. So don’t be shy about reaching out! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every … Read more
At Western University, students in professional programs like medicine, dentistry, law, physiotherapy, and nursing are no strangers to long study hours, packed clinic schedules, and the constant balancing act of academics and well-being. That’s why we started Road Runners London—a weekly run club designed to bring students and community members together around movement, wellness, and … Read more
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Shyla Bhayana, a Schulich Dentistry student who was the Co-President of Western University’s Pre-Dental Society during her undergrad. Why did … Read more
TempStars and Mouthboxx have announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2025 RDH New Grad Summit, billed as Canada’s premier career launchpad for soon-to-be registered dental hygienists. The one-day event takes place Nov. 23 at the Toronto Islington Golf Course and is designed to help dental hygiene students bridge the gap between licensing … Read more
Learn, build your personal “brand,” and add value to the mentor The dental office you currently work for, plan to join after graduation, or aim to start from scratch has its own brand identity. But your practice is not the only one with a distinctive “brand.” What is your personal brand identity? What image or … 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
In County Cork, Ireland, where rugged coastlines meet colourful seaside homes and centuries-old charm beckons, a new chapter awaits Carina Almario. Currently an office administrator at Ottawa Dentistry, Almario is preparing for a life-changing academic transition that will take her across the Atlantic this September to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist at University … Read more
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Ibaadat (@smileswithibaadat). Ibadaat shares dental student advice and lifestyle tips on her social platforms, while studying dentistry in Australia. … Read more
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Dr. Laura Hildebrandt, instructor at the University of Alberta. Dr. Hildebrandt took part in the University of Alberta’s general practice residency … Read more