Dentists may be the first line of defence against sleep apnea, according to a new study by Rutgers Health, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. “Dentists can be the first line of defence in identifying sleep disorders. They often see symptoms long before physicians,” said Davis Thomas, DDS, a clinical associate professor … Read more
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a bacterium known to cause gum disease, can exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Published on August 15, the study used mice to examine this link and found that infection with this bacterium triggers an immune response that aggravates arthritis symptoms. Previous clinical studies have … Read more
The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday. A week ago, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh ended the pact between the New Democrats and the minority Liberals, before some of the measures they agreed to work on had come to fruition. … Read more
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) announced on Sep. 9 the release of its speaker lineup for the upcoming milestone 160th Midwinter Meeting, taking place February 20 – 22, 2025, at Chicago’s McCormick Place West. The 2025 Midwinter Meeting scientific program, now accessible at CDS.org/mwm, features 159 speakers offering more than 240 courses, including 46 hands-on … Read more
Celebrities continue to make headlines with their dental choices. Fans are thrilled after seeing Johnny Depp with his new white smile after he was spotted on vacation in the Bahamas. The 61-year-old actor showed off his bright new teeth in an Instagram video shared by a bartender from Lorraine’s Café in Exuma. In the clip, … Read more
Regenity Biosciences, a New Jersey-based global leader in regenerative medicine and a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners, announced on Sept. 4 that it has received regulatory approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its novel crosslinked bioresorbable collagen dental membrane, designed for use in oral surgical procedures. First Product Approved in China … Read more
For the first time since launching the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), Government of Canada released participation data for both patients and healthcare providers in each province. Since December 2023, the CDCP has been rolled out, beginning with seniors aged 70 and older. On May 1, 2024, care began for seniors over 65, and applications … Read more
Dr. Hyun Nam, a 2021 University of Toronto graduate and associate dentist in Markham, finds his “greatest satisfaction” when a patient says, “The pain is gone. I can eat again.” What sets this emergency patient apart is that Dr. Nam’s work to help him isn’t paid — it’s pure volunteerism at the non-profit Filling the … Read more
From Sep. 26 to 28, Dentsply Sirona World Las Vegas promises an exciting lineup of events and opportunities for dental professionals. Here’s what you can expect: 1- Leading Healthcare Futurist Dr. Vin Gupta Dentsply Sirona is thrilled to announce that Dr. Vin Gupta, a renowned healthcare futurist, will be the featured business speaker at this … Read more
A study reported by UConn Today on Aug. 27 showed that females have significantly lower stimulated salivary flow than males both before and after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, putting their oral health at greater risk. “Experiencing a very dry mouth can greatly impact quality of life and elevate the risk for several … Read more
On August 20, University of the Pacific students at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry took the “Dentist-Scientist Oath,” which is being hailed as “possibly the first research-specific oath ceremony ever held at a dental school in the world,” according to faculty organizers. The oath ceremony involved students from the Doctor of Dental Surgery … Read more
Searchers discovered a small plane that crashed in Michigan’s Lake Huron 17 years ago, as well as the remains of a long-missing passenger, state police said Wednesday. The remains were identified as H. Brooke Stauffer Jr., 56, who lived in Washington, D.C. He was a passenger in a plane that had departed Mackinac Island for … Read more
The Senior Dental Leaders Program, formerly managed by the Global Child Dental Fund (GCDF), has been rebranded as the ICD Global Oral Health Leadership (GOHL) Institute, according to an announcement by Henry Schein on August 27. The International College of Dentists (ICD), which oversees the rebranded institute, is poised to advance the development of emerging … Read more
Dentsply Sirona has appointed Bruce Peatey as Group Vice President of its newly formed Americas Regional Commercial Organization (RCO), following a merger of its North America and Latin America RCOs. Peatey, who joined Dentsply Sirona in 2022 to lead the Asia Pacific (APAC) RCO, brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare, medical devices, and … Read more
To understand how climate change impacted hunter-gatherer populations in Europe between 47,000 and 7,000 years ago, researchers from Germany, Italy, and the United States analyzed fossilized teeth for their morphological traits, according to a press release from the University of Tübingen. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, utilized the largest dataset of human … Read more
A shortage of dental staff is preventing more New Brunswick dentists from enrolling in the federal dental plan, according to the New Brunswick Dental Society. “Many dentists have not enrolled in the plan because their clinics are already at capacity and cannot take on new patients,” said Rene Comeau, Marketing Communications Specialist at the New … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland told CBC that more Canadians with disabilities will be covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next year when the program expands to include all low- and middle-income individuals. To understand the context, consider the following: In 2022, about 1.5 million Canadians held a Disability Tax Credit … Read more
Mark your calendar for August 19, 2024—the deadline for the Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards, which offer $500,000 in grant money. The Digital Health Hub Foundation, a non-profit innovation hub based in Silicon Valley, in partnership with HLTH, a healthcare-focused global events organizer based in New York, introduced the inaugural Dental Health Award on Aug. … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland says he has seen a large jump in the number of dentists who have agreed to provide services under the new dental-care program. The government began accepting dental claims for seniors enrolled in the program in May, and has since expanded eligibility to qualifying children under the age of 18 and … Read more
The University at Buffalo’s dental school gained national attention with its forensic lab’s work featured on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries,” which began airing its latest series on July 31. A feature story written by the university’s staff and published on August 2 highlights Dr. Mary Bush, DDS, forensic dentist and associate professor of restorative dentistry, who … Read more