Some environments are more comfortable than others. What does that really mean? Especially in a dental or medical office. Are we really trying to make our patients comfortable…or is there more to it than that? Patients want competent and caring doctors; they can readily discern whether you are caring, but competence is different. They didn’t … Read more
As links between oral and systemic health grow stronger, dental hygienists take centre stage in promoting a prevention-first model of care. April is Oral Health Month in Canada—a reminder that oral health is deeply connected to overall health. This year, dental hygienists are using the spotlight to highlight their expanding role in preventive care and … Read more
Research has shown that titanium particles may occur in inflamed tissues around dental implants. But a new study, published in Communications Medicine, showed that titanium micro-particles are found at all examined implants, with or without signs of inflammation. Tord Berglundh, senior professor of periodontology at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, told Medical Xpress that titanium … Read more
Stem cells from human dental pulp have been used to create neuron-like cells capable of generating electrical impulses—opening up new possibilities for treating conditions such as Huntington’s disease and epilepsy, according to researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). The peer-reviewed study, published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, shows that these excitable … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make new recommendations. Also on Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it … Read more
Ontario-funded dental programs have helped more than 1,800 residents in Grey-Bruce access free dental care, local media reported Monday. Grey-Bruce, a region located roughly three hours northwest of Toronto, benefits from provincial programs such as Healthy Smiles Ontario and the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, which cover routine and restorative services for children, youth and … Read more
Researchers at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine, in collaboration with Finnish scientists, are developing a clinical-grade chewing gum to neutralize herpes (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and two strains of influenza known to cause bird flu. Henry Daniell, W.D. Miller Professor at Penn Dental Medicine, and collaborators tested the ability of a chewing gum made from lablab … Read more
Dental Savings Club is a Canadian owned and operated family company committed to helping dentists cut costs on everyday dental products. Their secret recipe is that they sell directly to the dentist, eliminating the middleman and the middleman’s cost. Dental Savings Club has established relationships with some of the most popular and trusted manufacturers in … Read more
On April 2, 2025, the White House unveiled what it referred to as “Liberation Day,” announcing the most aggressive protectionist policy shift since the 1930s. In a sweeping press conference, President Donald Trump introduced a 10% universal tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 5, alongside a system of “reciprocal tariffs” targeting approximately 60 countries. Some of … Read more
Dentists operating mobile clinics to serve rural residents are making headlines. One of them is Dr. Chris Bryant of B.C., who has spent the past three decades working primarily out of a modest-sized vehicle that looks like a regular bus but is, in fact, a mobile dental clinic. He operates in Sooke, a district municipality … Read more
Patterson Companies is moving closer to becoming a private company after its shareholders approved its acquisition by investment firm Patient Square Capital at a special meeting on Tuesday. “The Patterson team is excited about this partnership with Patient Square Capital and beginning our next chapter as a private company,” said Don Zurbay, Patterson’s president and … Read more
The president of the American Dental Association (ADA) expressed alarm Tuesday after scores of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees received layoff notices Monday night and Tuesday morning. “I am disappointed with the Department of Government Efficiency’s targeting of oral health workforce reductions,” said Brett Kessler, D.D.S., ADA president. The U.S. administration … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has put oral health in the spotlight, but Dr. Hans Herchen, president of the Alberta Dental Association (ADA), says both federal and provincial dental programs have major shortcomings that need to be addressed. “We want to draw attention to the fact that both federal and provincial dental programs have … Read more
A research team from the Philippines and Taiwan has developed an artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic system capable of identifying tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with 98.2% accuracy. The study, published by the Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) in collaboration with Taiwan’s Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, National Cheng Kung University, Chung Yuan Christian … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation Thursday that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the … Read more
Most oral health care providers report they can continue providing care within one month, despite the anticipated increase in patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which is expected to add 4.5 million more patients, a recent survey published by the government on Wednesday shows. “Despite the anticipated increase in demand, most practices still … Read more
The Alberta Dental Association says on Tuesday it is ready to work with the provincial government to develop a dental care program tailored for Alberta, just days after Canada’s health minister provided an update on the final phase of the federal dental plan rollout. “Alberta dental patients and providers are in a complicated position,” said … Read more
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday that his party will not scrap the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) if elected. “We will protect these programs, and nobody who has them will lose them,” Poilievre said when asked about the CDCP and pharmacare — social programs introduced by the Liberal government with … Read more
An Australian study has linked bottle feeding babies to sleep beyond 12 months to dental cavities and overweight in early childhood, citing prolonged exposure of teeth to sugar as one of the contributing factors. Lead author Heilok Cheng told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that similar international studies have shown similar links, but this research, … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA), along with 66 other organizations, is urging Congress to pass legislation focused on reducing occupational burnout, mental stress, and suicide among healthcare professionals. Named after Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency physician who died by suicide in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the bipartisan bill was initially authorized in 2022. … Read more