The University of British Columbia says a new secure app is helping connect seniors in long-term care with dentistry students, addressing both patient needs and student training. The ToothPortal app, created for Dr. Chris Wyatt, director of UBC’s Geriatric Dentistry Program, allows caregivers to upload oral health concerns—including photos, medical history, and personal details—directly to … Read more
Shanghai-based clear-aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) has categorically denied claims of patent infringement brought by California-based Align Technology Inc., pledging defence in a statement on Wednesday. “Angel has a rich heritage of clinically driven innovation during its 20-plus-year history. Accusations by our competitor of patent violations are frivolous and entirely without merit,” said Angelalign’s … Read more
More Canadian employees are receiving medical and dental benefits through their jobs, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The agency said 66.8 per cent of employees reported having workplace medical or dental coverage in 2024, marking the third straight year of increases. The share stood at 63.3 per cent in 2021, rose to 64.2 … Read more
A June 2025 survey by U.S.-based Rater8 found that 26% of patients reported that AI tools — including AI-generated review summaries and conversational assistants like ChatGPT — had directly influenced their choice of healthcare provider. This places AI on par with primary care referrals (28%) and healthcare review sites (29%) in terms of influence.“The traditional … Read more
Scientists have reconstructed the air dinosaurs once breathed by analyzing oxygen isotopes preserved in fossilized teeth. The research, published in PNAS on August 4, demonstrates how dinosaur teeth can provide unprecedented insight into Earth’s prehistoric atmosphere and the interplay between greenhouse gases and plant life. “Fossil tooth enamel can thus serve as a robust time … Read more
King’s College London researchers have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin and wool—can repair tooth enamel and arrest early decay by forming a protective, enamel-like coating. Their study, published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, found that when keratin extracted from wool is applied to the tooth and comes into contact with minerals in saliva, … Read more
With no U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved treatments for Sjögren’s disease, which affects about 4 million people in the United States—predominantly women—the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed a $2.1-million grant for a University at Buffalo dental professor, the university says. The autoimmune disorder, marked by severely reduced tear and saliva production, leaves patients … Read more
Scientists have identified a natural compound found in some cruciferous vegetables that not only has anti-cancer properties but also targets the oral microbial biofilms responsible for cavities. In a study published in Antibiotics, researchers found that 3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM), also known as bisindole and found in vegetables such as broccoli and kale, reduced biofilm formation by … Read more
A biotechnology saliva testing company has partnered with Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Oral Genome’s mobile-compatible test kits provide clinical-grade results in less than 15 minutes, without the need for lab processing. The kits analyse key salivary biomarkers linked to conditions such as dental … Read more
With advances in bioengineering, researchers are continually looking to nature for materials with exceptional properties. Their latest focus is on marine mollusks called chitons and their ability to grow extraordinarily hard, wear-resistant teeth. Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, along with collaborators at Japan’s Okayama and Toho universities, have uncovered for the first time … Read more
A new study offers a promising approach to creating longer-lasting dental implants while reducing biowaste. Researchers from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, the University of Ghana, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a sustainable method to enhance the durability of titanium-based dental implants by repurposing biowaste from bovine bones and eggshells. Published in Scientific Reports, the research … Read more
Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. reported record-high adjusted free cash flow in its second quarter, driven by continued growth through practice acquisitions and increased patient volumes under the federal dental plan. “We generated a record $45.6 million in adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of approximately 12 per cent over … Read more
Sun Life Financial Inc. highlighted its growing health and protection business in its second-quarter results, with group dental performance in the U.S. driving much of the momentum. Improved dental results, supported by Medicaid repricing, fee income and management actions, helped increase underlying net income in this segment by $21 million compared to the same period … Read more
Trust AI, which bills itself as the “ChatGPT for dentists,” has raised $6 million in seed funding — a sum the company says is the largest ever for a dental technology startup. “Practices using Trust AI are already operating in 2030 while their competitors are stuck in 1995,” said Dr. Bernard Casse, CEO and co-founder … Read more
A Winnipeg dental clinic has filed a lawsuit against a former patient over allegedly defamatory online reviews following a June tooth extraction. The reviews, posted on platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Yelp, allegedly contained false statements meant to damage the clinic’s reputation. The legal action, filed in the Court of King’s Bench, seeks damages … Read more
Two groups—the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions (DAMS Inc.)—have submitted a petition urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban mercury-containing dental fillings. Also known as silver fillings or dental amalgam, the material contains approximately 50 per cent mercury by weight. The groups described their … Read more
Gum disease may raise the risk of developing gastric cancer by up to 25 per cent, according to a large-scale study published in BMC Medicine. The research, led by Southeast University’s School of Public Health in China, analysed health data from nearly six million adults in Sweden. It is the first study to use sibling-controlled … Read more
Associations representing oral health professionals continue their push for detailed workforce data, despite earlier attempts to secure the information needed for long-term planning. “At this point, the only data we have is the total number of dental hygienists registered in each province and territory,” said Sylvie Martel, director of dental hygiene practice at the Canadian … Read more
Unless you’ve been living under a fluoride rock, you’ve probably heard about the now-infamous Tea app. Touted as a women-only platform for anonymously reviewing men they’ve dated, Tea surged to No. 1 in the App Store earlier this year. It promised to promote dating safety and empower women to warn others about red-flag behaviour. It … Read more
On the surface, the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) seems simple: uninsured Canadians earning under $90,000 gain access to dental care and dentists gain new patients.However, it’s not that simple, as the CDCP creates scenarios with nuances. Bernard Dolansky, senior national partner, transition consultant and salesperson, and Bill Henderson, broker and senior transition sales … Read more