Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe To Benefit From $100,000 Dental Grant

Members of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe will soon have a reason to smile big, now that the tribe is set to benefit from a $100,000 grant from Delta Dental’s nonprofit Arcora Foundation. Grant funds will be used to pay for expansion of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s existing dental clinic from three to seven chairs … Read more

Dental Student Loan Repayment Program Signed Into Law

Dentists burdened by high student loan debt may soon get some relief. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 843 that – among other things – revives a defunct loan repayment program for dentists who see low-income patients. “This is a way that we can provide care in those communities that are underserved, be able to reach … Read more

FEFU Scientists Likely Found Way To Grow New Teeth For Patients

A group of histologists and dentists from School of Biomedicine, Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), teamed up with Russian and Japanese colleagues and found cells that are probably responsible for the formation of human dental tissue. Researchers propose to apply the study outcome within the development of bioengineering techniques in dentistry aimed at growing new … Read more

Dentist Admits To Fraudulently Prescribing Woman Thousands Of Units Of Opiates

Over his 10-year relationship with the woman, he ordered 14,000 units of various opiates for her, including Xanax, Valium, Hydrocodone and Tramadol. A Florissant dentist pleaded guilty to charges against him for over-prescribing a woman before her death in 2018. Bradley A. Seyer, 53, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally distributing opioid drugs and … Read more

New Dental Laser At Pitt County Dentist Eases Patient Fears

A new treatment option at a dental practice in the east is helping ease fears of going to the dentist. Vinson Family Dental in Winterville is using Solea lasers to better accommodate its patients. Dr. Brian Vinson is the owner of Vinson Family Dental and says, “We use it primarily to do fillings without anesthesia, … Read more

123Dentist’s ‘Dentist First’ Strategy Attracts Support from Equity Partner to Accelerate Growth Across Canada

123Dentist, Canada’s largest majority Canadian-owned network of dental practices, today announced that it has raised $425 million, including $300 million in committed growth capital and a further $125 million accessible from both equity and debt partners. The funds received, which will be used to accelerate 123Dentist’s expansion program, include an equity investment from private equity … Read more

Project Accessible Oral Health’s Annual Summit Honors Champions for Care in the Disability Community

Event Gathered Oral Health and Disability Stakeholders to Foster Culturally Competent Oral Healthcare for the Disability Community Project Accessible Oral Health at The Viscardi Center, a global public-private partnership that aims to improve access to oral healthcare and improve the overall health of the disability community, recently held its annual summit and “First Steps” awards … Read more

New Study Focuses On Dentists’ Occupational Health

Something often overlooked in dentistry is the occupational health risks to practitioners. In a new study, researchers from West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry are collaborating with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to find out how microscopic, airborne particulates and gases might be generated during dental procedures and what measures … Read more

Escalating Patient Count Provokes Growth Of Dental Anesthetics Market At 5% CAGR During Forecast Period, Reports Fact.MR

According to a recently published Fact.MR report, the global dental anesthetics market has been prompted due its requirement in oral surgeries, particularly in complicated cases. Furthermore, the inclination towards painless treatment and active prevalence of oral health are other factor motivating the sales of dental anesthetics. In order to gain better insight, readers can access … Read more

Oral Health Inequality Among Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Children

A recent study shows oral health inequality among children across the world. The study compared the oral health inequalities between indigenous and non-indigenous children between the age group of 5 to 15 years from different countries like Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, and many more. The study was published in ‘Journal of Dental Research’ on June … Read more

Hygienists Are Ditching Dentists’ Offices To Set Up Their Own Clinics

Ashley McCarthy’s workday often starts at a Calgary-area school, but she’s not a teacher. She’s one of an increasing number of dental hygienists who have opened up their own businesses, taking advantage of recent changes in provincial regulations. Alberta bylaws allow dental hygienists to work outside of a traditional dental office, without the direct supervision … Read more

Indigenous Oral Health Inequalities Begin in Childhood

At the 97th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), held in conjunction with the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR), Dandara Haag, University of Adelaide, Australia, gave an oral presentation on … Read more

Saving Children’s Teeth In Sudan – Without Anaesthetic Or Drills

Tooth decay is the most common chronic dental disease in the world. It affects 60-90% of children around the world, according to the World Dental Federation. It is 20 times more common than diabetes and five times more common than asthma. If left untreated, it can cause pain and abscesses and may require root treatment or even extraction. This can … Read more

Henry Schein Dental Hosts 24th Annual National Sales Meeting

Meeting Brought Together More Than 1,700 Team Schein Members, Supplier Partners, and Exhibitors Who Discussed How to Go ‘The Extra Mile’ Henry Schein Dental, the U.S. dental business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), hosted its 24th annual National Sales Meeting at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. The Meeting brought … Read more

Residents In Care Homes ‘Missing Out On Dental Care’

The teeth of people living in care homes in England are being left to rot, dentists say. The warning comes after the Care Quality Commission found that residents did not always have access to dentists and were not getting the support they needed to look after their teeth. Its inspectors visited 100 homes caring for … Read more

Hygienists Are Ditching Dentists’ Offices To Set Up Their Own Clinics

Ashley McCarthy’s workday often starts at a Calgary-area school, but she’s not a teacher. She’s one of an increasing number of dental hygienists who have opened up their own businesses, taking advantage of recent changes in provincial regulations. Alberta bylaws allow dental hygienists to work outside of a traditional dental office, without the direct supervision … Read more

DMG’s Ecosite Bulk Fill Named One of Dentistry’s Top 100 Products

Winners selected based on feedback from dental professionals DMG’s Ecosite Bulk Fill has been named one of the “Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products of 2019” by Dentistry Today. The winning products were selected based on the number of readers requesting information on the products during the course of the year. Ecosite Bulk Fill represents the state … Read more

Joyce Bassett, DDS, FAACD, Receives Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Education Award

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Accredited Fellow Member, Joyce L. Bassett, DDS, FAACD, was recently awarded the Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Education Evy Award during the 35th Annual AACD Annual Scientific Session’s Celebration of Excellence on April 27, 2019 in San Diego. The AACD honors its most accomplished and dedicated professionals with Celebration of … Read more

Marilyn R. Calvo, DDS, AAACD, Receives Outstanding Service Award

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Accredited Member, Marilyn R. Calvo, DDS, AAACD, was recently awarded the Outstanding Service Evy Award during the 35th Annual AACD Annual Scientific Session’s Celebration of Excellence on April 27, 2019 in San Diego. The AACD honors its most accomplished and dedicated professionals with Celebration of Excellence awards, also known … Read more