It seems that in the Internet age, you can get orthodontic treatments done by mail order, without having to visit with an actual orthodontist. A Nashville-based company called SmileDirectClub opened a Montreal-area office just a few weeks ago. It advertises its services heavily online — a cheaper, easier way to get your teeth straightened. Clients … Read more
A group family medical practice in downtown Toronto is offering a new oral health service for its patients who have type 2 diabetes, which prevents oral inflammation and dental decay. Poor oral health is a medical condition which results from an imbalance of bacteria in the dental plaque, and has been linked to unstable or … Read more
Instead of simply disrupting a category, direct-to-consumer brands are expanding into changing up entire industries. Two telemedicine direct-to-consumer brands—Ro and Keeps—started the first wave by offering men a different way to get a doctor’s consultation on uncomfortable health issues. Now, Quip, a DTC toothbrush company that’s sold in Target is rolling out two dental care alternative plans … Read more
Nearly 10,500 students applied to attend dental school in the U.S. this fall. Just 16 of those students are Native American, according to the American Dental Education Association. The Native American pre-dental student gateway program, an initiative between the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and Seneca Nation Health System, aims to reduce the alarming … Read more
When it comes to your health and the potential dangers of vaping, you probably think you’ve heard it all. New York periodontist Scott Froum, D.D.S., did too — including the possibility of e-cigarettes exploding in someone’s face. But then Froum started noticing a troubling trend among his patients. Two stories stuck out to him. The first involves a young man … Read more
A Burlington dentist has been appointed president of the Ontario Dental Association. Dr. Don Russell, who has practised dentistry in the area for more than 30 years, assumed the role this month. Russell became involved with the Ontario Dental Association in 1998, sitting on committees and task forces. He’s also served on the association’s general … Read more
For his long-lasting contributions as a clinician, educator and historian in the field of dentistry, Tsawwassen’s Patrick Ralph Crawford is one of 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Known to his friends and family as Ralph, the 91-year-old Crawford has lived in South Delta with his wife Olga for the past 20 years. … Read more
Dentists in Prince Edward Island are finding it harder and harder to hire dental assistants and it’s a problem right across Canada, according to the president of the Dental Association of P.E.I. With fewer people training for the profession, efforts are underway to boost wages and increase the job profile in order to make the work more … Read more
Dr. Martin Schwarz – the oral care brand of LDK GmbH, that believes in the importance of healthy gums and a white smile, launches Bioscaling – an innovative, first of its kind dental gel. Bioscaling is an innovative antibacterial product designed for independent oral hygiene sessions easily carried out at home. Bioscaling gel removes undesired microorganisms and bacteria … Read more
He knows he’s hated, this pinata of medicine. Dr. Bryan Laskin gets that it’s not really about him. It’s not personal that for many a trip to his office is as much the stuff of nightmares as that fanged creature beneath your bed, waiting for the lights to go out. But he’s a dentist. Hall monitors … Read more
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is inviting people aged 65 and older, living in the northwestern Ontario city and surrounding area, to participate in a new study examining their dental health care needs and any problems they face in accessing that care. “Dental health is very important at any stage of your life, and … Read more
The Kois Center (https://www.koiscenter.com/patient-education/healthymouth/) recently launched a new self-assessment, educational app specifically designed for patients called the Healthy Mouth. The app provides users with an immediate estimate of their oral health using an algorithm that analyzes user responses to oral health questions, before providing risk estimates in a variety of categories. Access to the Healthy … Read more
The Hong Kong inventor who created a space tool for a Mars rover has co-designed a “breakthrough” that he says can revolutionise toothbrushing. Dr Ng Tze-chuen, honorary associate professor of the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of dentistry, and Jin Lijian, professor of periodontology, unveiled their NJ Toothbrush on Monday, which they said is the … Read more
New nano-filling prevents the secondary tooth decay that takes place beneath cavities; could reach trial stage in a year or two. Sorry, sadists: You may want to find a more dependable profession now that Tel Aviv University has invented fillings that prevent tooth decay from recurring. The study was published in ACS Applied Materials and … Read more
Eric Bruno has joined Dentsply Sirona as Senior Vice President of the North America Regional Commercial Organization. He is responsible for leading the company’s go-to-market strategy in North America to provide innovative solutions and clinical education supporting dental professionals and improving patient outcomes. A 25-year veteran of medical device, pharmaceutical and consumer businesses, Eric Bruno … Read more
DMG introduces a new revolutionary composite crown material, LuxaCrown. The new material provides the clinician the luxury of long-lasting crowns, chairside. In the world of prosthetic restorations, LuxaCrown is raising the bar with its outstanding stability and remarkable longevity. LuxaCrown truly bridges the gap between simple temporary provisional and permanent dental protheses with its impressive … Read more
Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use traditional techniques to clean their teeth. Some of these techniques are more effective than others. Many people in the Middle East, and some parts … Read more
Alan Malouf, known as “the dentist to the stars” in San Francisco society, died June 29 in Hillsborough of a recurrence of multiple myeloma. Malouf was 62. His death was confirmed by his sister, Carol Malouf Atkeson. “Alan passed away at my home surrounded by family who loved him,” said Atkeson. “He was a doting … Read more
Tooth decay and gum disease impact on illness and healthcare spending, yet the role of genetics in dental problems is largely unknown. New research led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Bristol, suggests hereditary traits and factors such as obesity, education and personality could play a role in tooth decay and … Read more
IR Scientific Inc.’s Sensi-IP provides relief to those with sensitive teeth. A Halifax-based company is getting a $500,000 repayable contribution through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to move forward with a new product that provides relief to those with sensitive teeth. IR Scientific Inc. chief scientist, Dr. Daniel Boyd said Sensi-IP can be added … Read more