Sources close to the government’s proposed $5.3 billion dental care program say the Liberals are planning a temporary solution that involves giving money directly to patients in order to keep their promise to the NDP while they work on a more permanent answer. The Liberals promised the NDP a new dental care program for low- and middle-income … Read more
The BC Dental Association (BCDA) is shocked and appalled after learning that BC’s new Oral Health Regulatory College has chosen to not provide dentists with a dedicated position on its Board, in its revised proposed bylaws. This is in stark contrast to registered dental hygienists, certified dental assistants, registered dental technicians, and registered denturists, each of whom … Read more
Cyndee Stull, DHSc, director of the Division of Dental Hygiene, takes the connection between oral and systemic health seriously. That connection informs everything she does, and it’s the inspiration behind a project being funded by Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation. Stull’s research and teaching have long focused on the role of oral health in systemic … Read more
Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service, a BBC investigation has found. In a third of the UK’s more than 200 council areas, we found no dentists taking on adult NHS patients. And eight in 10 NHS practices are not taking … Read more
“Dancing against decay,” that’s the latest approach students at the Charles Sturt School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences are taking to help educate pre-school and primary school children on the importance of caring for their ‘teeth for life’. The students have been rolling out a pilot program to schools in Orange recently to help counteract the … Read more
Sharon Edmonds credits Toronto Public Health dentist Dr. Rishi Saxena not only for her good oral health — but for saving her life. Edmonds, 69, went to TPH’s Dental and Oral Health Services Clinic at the Rexdale Community Hub 18 months ago, after googling where she could obtain cost-free dental services. She learned she qualified … Read more
The countdown to Dentsply Sirona World 2022, September 15 – 17 has officially begun and attendees will soon be able to choose which courses they want to participate in from a range of educational tracks focused on products, practice management and expanded clinical procedures, led by renowned industry experts such as Dr. Rodrigo Neiva, Dr. Daniel Butterman, … Read more
Clinician’s Choice today announced the appointment of Brian S. Allen as President. In his new role, Mr. Allen will leverage his 30 years of experience in the dental manufacturing and distribution industry to further expand the company’s reach through strategic partnerships, enhanced innovation, and manufacturing capabilities. Mr. Allen will have direct responsibility across sales, marketing, … Read more
Dental Care Alliance agreed to pay $3 million to resolve claims it failed to protect consumers from a data breach. The settlement benefits individuals who were notified of the Dental Care Alliance data breach in October 2020, December 2020 or April 2021. This includes a subclass of individuals whose notice indicated their Social Security number, … Read more
In late June, the College, in partnership with Ontario’s three other oral health regulatory Colleges (representing dental hygienists, dental technologists and denturists), updated its COVID-19 guidance. At that time, we committed to reviewing key requirements for aerosol-mitigation, including fallow time and enclosed operatories, by consulting with a panel of subject matter experts. The consultation ran from … Read more
dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “Company”), (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced a new partnership with Envista to expand implant services to Canadians. This partnership further strengthens dentalcorp’s relationship with Envista and its comprehensive portfolio of companies. Including dental implants and treatment options, Envista offers digital imaging technologies … Read more
While a new report shows that introducing a tax on employer-paid health benefits would add $3.8 billion to the federal government’s coffers in the 2018 tax year, it would also dramatically raise health-care costs for many Canadians, according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. Tasked with measuring the federal fiscal impact of including employer-paid health … Read more
Calgary dental specialists say they have seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients coming in with cracked teeth. Endodontist Dr. Erin McKenzie specializes in diagnosing and treating cracked teeth. The Calgary dental specialist says over the past two and half years, she’s seen a significant increase in the number of cases. “It is … Read more
A wealthy dentist accused of fatally shooting his wife in the heart with a shotgun at the end of an African safari was found guilty of murder and mail fraud on Monday. A jury of six men and six women reached the verdict for Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph following a three week trial and a day … Read more
As Monkeypox cases have begun to rise in Ontario and across the world, the WHO recently declared Monkeypox a public health emergency of concern. The Monkeypox virus is designated a Disease of Public Health Significance under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). This means that regulated health professionals, including dentists, are required to report suspected cases … Read more
The federal government has asked the private sector to weigh in on how companies could play a role in Canada’s national dental care plan. The Liberals set aside $5.3 billion over the next five years to launch a dental-care program for uninsured low- and middle-income families. The have committed to starting with kids under the age of … Read more
The first known U.S. study to evaluate the mental health of frontline dentists and dental hygienists during the pandemic found that dental health care workers report anxiety and depression symptoms during peaks of transmission among the public. Published jointly in the August issues of The Journal of the American Dental Association and the Journal of … Read more
The agreement between the government and the Association of Dental Surgeons of Quebec (ACDQ) expired in April 2015. The President of the Treasury Board, Sonia LeBel, announced Friday in a press release that a new agreement has finally been concluded with the 4300 Quebec dental surgeons. It is under this agreement that children under 10 … Read more
The World Dental Federation (FDI) says the “oral health of displaced communities remains a neglected health issue”, arguing that these groups must have better access to the care they need. In a policy brief launched in conjunction with Lancet Migration, FDI says that refugees, migrants and people on the move, who number in excess of … Read more
Canadian Health Coalition Chairperson Pauline Worsfold, RN, says last week’s decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal was the right one, upholding Canadians’ right to equal access to health care. “The decision tells every citizen that health care is a right, not a privilege based on the ability to pay,” said Worsfold. “This is … Read more