When Julian Martino was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in December 2023, he didn’t put his life on hold—he doubled down on helping others. While undergoing dialysis, the now 25-year-old completed a nursing degree and works as a hemodialysis nurse, caring for patients living with the same illness. “While many people in this position struggle … Read more
The Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) has introduced a pilot program designed to offer Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are internationally trained dentists a new pathway to licensure in Canada. Applications for the Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada (BTDPC) Program will open on February 1, 2025. The program is also … Read more
iStock For the third year in a row, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s Destination Dental School (DDS) has received the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award recognizes … Read more
Attendees can earn up to 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits at the Aruba Dental Conference 2025. The event is scheduled for Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, as announced by Clinician’s Choice on July 15. For those keen to grow professionally while enjoying the sun and beaches, the event offers the “perfect blend.” According to … Read more
A St. Albert dentist who donated $5,000 to replace stolen Christmas lights from the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association’s (SASHA) Lighting The Way fundraiser said it made his Christmas to be able to bring joy to members of the Foyer Lacombe care facility. Last week, vandals stole thousands of dollars of Christmas lights that were … Read more
Few people enjoy going to the dentist. But the patients at one dental office in California have a lot more to look forward to than just root canals and cavity fillings. Kismet, a 13-year-old Chihuahua and a big fan of treats and back scratches, spends her days at Corte Madera Family Dentistry, where she offers … Read more
As British Columbia aims to lift some COVID-19 restrictions in mid-May, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is painting a clearer picture of what industries will be the first up and running when that reopening comes. The province is looking to re-book some scheduled surgeries as well as opening up other parts of the health-care … Read more
After 43 years of filling cavities and pulling teeth, Illinois dentist Peter Glatz decided to chuck it all in December 2018 and pursue his real dream: working as a line cook at a gourmet restaurant. “Although I’ve never been motivated by making a fortune, the climate of running a dental practice had changed,” said Glatz, … Read more
Home videos of the life Hamed Esmaeilion shared with his wife and daughter flashed before those gathered to honour them, like the memories he holds of them now that they’re gone. Parisa Eghbalian and the couple’s nine-year-old daughter, Reera Esmaeilion, were laid to rest this past week north of Toronto. On Sunday, more than 1,500 people turned out … Read more
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), is emphasizing a team approach to laser dentistry during ALD 2018, Dentistry’s Laser Meeting. The event is taking place from April 26-28th at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. According to ALD’s executive director, Gail Siminovsky, “Laser dentistry delivers better patient outcomes when the entire dental team is well-trained … Read more
Dentists absorbing almost half of service costs for poor kids under provincial program, says Sudbury dentist A Sudbury dentist says Ontario needs to cough-up more for its Healthy Smiles dental program. The provincial government enacted the program for low-income kids almost two years ago. Dr. Roch St-Aubin told CBC News that while about a half a … Read more
A group of Canadian dental professionals and volunteers are heading to Haiti next month to provide much-needed dental care. On a previous trip to the Caribbean country, they saw hundreds of patients, 10 to 12 hour days, and very poor working conditions. Calgary dental hygienist Diane Nguyen was on that trip, and spoke to Alberta … Read more
Septodont, the Global Leader in Dental Pain Management, announces a new strategic alliance with Importaciones Dental Universitario (IDU) based in Cali, Colombia. The Septodont & IDU alliance represents a key opportunity to launch the Septodont product line into a country that has been challenging to penetrate. With the ultimate goal of organically helping IDU to … Read more
It’s been quite a year in dental news! 2017 seemed to bring on some interesting areas of concerns for dental hygienists – whether it was health issues to lookout for, questionable acts inside the practice and, of course, the new tax announcement made for Canadian dentists. Oral Health has been there to deliver it all … Read more
In a recent review article published in the journal Dental Clinics of North America, Leslie R. Halpern, DDS, MD, PhD, MPH, from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, highlights vaccine-preventable diseases that pose a high risk in the dental healthcare setting. Noting the global increase in transmissible vectors of infectious diseases, Dr. Halpern emphasizes that oral … Read more
On April 8 people with developmental disabilities will come face-to-face with dentists throughout the region as they participate in Sharing Smiles Day. The student-led event takes place at the University of Alberta and is designed to promote oral hygiene and break down barriers between dentists and people with disabilities. Navi Bharj, co-chair of the Oral … Read more
“We no longer think in individual products or modules, but in intelligent solutions. This enables us to support dentists and dental technicians to provide better, safer, and faster dental treatments. That is our mission and the reason why we call ourselves ‘The Dental Solutions Company’” explained Jeffrey T. Slovin, Chief Executive Officer of Dentsply Sirona … Read more
If you’re one of B.C.’s 3,400-odd dentists, chances are you run your own business. But several trends, from crushing student debt to the rising price of setting up shop, are paving the way for large corporate dental groups to push into the local market. A generation ago, dentists could open a practice right out of … Read more
Need a tooth pulled or a cavity filled? Forget the dentist. A number of states are allowing or considering letting “dental therapists,” professionals with a lower level of training, do the job. In dozens of countries and a handful of U.S. states, dental therapists also sometimes called advanced dental hygiene practitioners help fill gaps in … Read more
Healthcare jobs, not information technology jobs, dominate U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best jobs for 2017 and dentistry sits at the very top of the heap. The list is based on a broad range of considerations, including demand, growth, pay, future job prospects and stress. “When we talk to dentists, they talk … Read more