The Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff is a dentist who worked in Mississauga, Ont., her family has confirmed. The husband of Nirali Sureshkumar Patel said she was on board the London-bound flight that crashed in northwestern India on Thursday, killing at least 240 people. Patel’s dental clinic referred The Canadian Press to … Read more
A lower diversity of microbes in the mouth—particularly bacteria—is associated with depression, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. An estimated five per cent of adults globally suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Oral diseases affect nearly 3.7 billion people worldwide, and their … Read more
Amid rising concerns from the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) eroding private insurance, Health Canada says the federal plan is not intended to replace employer-sponsored benefits. “The CDCP was designed to help those who currently have no access to dental insurance, not to replace current employer benefits packages they … Read more
A new study based on data from more than half a million people in the U.K. has found that individuals with signs of gum disease are more likely to experience multimorbidity — the presence of two or more chronic health conditions. The research, led by University College London (UCL), in collaboration with the universities of … Read more
Canadian media on Monday spotlighted a Calgary dentist who defrauded two insurance companies — Sun Life and Blue Cross — of more than $126,000 in false claims, primarily for root canals. Dr. Alena Smadych, former owner of All About Family Dental on Elbow Drive S.W., pleaded guilty to fraud on what was scheduled to be … Read more
Microplastics have been found in breast milk, infant formula and even in the placentas of unborn babies. Now, a new study shows that patients’ dentures release minimal microplastics (MPs) during daily use and dental procedures. “Denture resins release small amounts of MPs during daily use, which may accumulate in the oral cavity and other organs … Read more
Caroline Marszal and Shyla Bhayana, first-year dentistry students at Western University, are keen to observe how dentistry will evolve by the time they graduate, especially as technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance. “It’s going to be interesting to see what the field is going to look like compared to how it looks now, … Read more
Dental care is the costliest and most frequently delayed type of health care in Canada—even among those with insurance—according to new findings released Tuesday. The data comes from the 2025 Insurance Access and Affordability Study by PolicyMe, a Toronto-based insurance technology company, in partnership with the Angus Reid Forum. The online survey polled 1,502 Canadians … Read more
Southeast Asian countries — Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines — are experiencing increased demand for high-quality dental products and technologies from the United States and Canada, says a Chicago-based trade fair organizer. “U.S. dental manufacturers are uniquely positioned to thrive in Southeast Asia,” said Mette Petersen, president of Koelnmesse Inc., in a press … Read more
The global digital dentistry market is projected to reach US$17.2 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6 per cent, according to a new report by SNS Insider. In 2023, the market was valued at US$6.96 billion. The growth is being driven by technological advancements such as 3D printing and … Read more
A new U.S. study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum warns that eliminating fluoride from community water systems could lead to increased tooth decay in children and drive up dental costs by an estimated $9.8 billion over five years. “Fluoride replaces weaker ions within tooth enamel, making it stronger and less susceptible to tooth decay … Read more
A rare complication tied to nitrous oxide caused the death of a nine-year-old California girl following a dental procedure, according to an autopsy report. Silvanna Moreno, a third-grader from Vista, Calif., died March 18 after undergoing surgery at Dreamtime Dentistry. An autopsy obtained by PEOPLE from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office listed her … Read more
Gen Z and millennials are especially vulnerable to dental misinformation online, according to a new U.S. survey commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). The results suggest younger adults are increasingly fearful of dental treatment, especially root canals, due in part to social media myths and confusion about credible sources. The survey, conducted by … Read more
More than two million Canadians have received dental care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and that number is expected to grow as the federal program opens Thursday to people aged 35 to 54. Described by the federal government as one of the country’s largest social programs, the CDCP is expected to make dental care … Read more
A team led by an interdisciplinary engineer at Tufts University has developed a novel cortisol-detecting dental floss, offering a more affordable, accurate, and practical way to monitor stress, the Massachusetts-based university recently announced. Research has long shown that chronic stress negatively impacts overall health, increasing the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, depression, anxiety, … Read more
A U.S.-based dental technology company has made history by becoming the first to receive FDA clearance for artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of analyzing both 2D and 3D dental images. Pearl, headquartered in California, announced Tuesday that its Second Opinion® 3D platform has received FDA 510(k) clearance, expanding its AI capabilities to cone beam computed … Read more
U.S. breakfast cereals — many of which are also marketed to children — have become less healthy, with increases in sugar, fat and sodium, and declines in protein and fibre, according to a new study published May 21 in JAMA Network Open. The study, conducted by the agricultural economics departments at the University of Kentucky and … Read more
As digital dentistry becomes the norm, it’s making its mark on dental education. “If you’re not using digital technology in some way, you’re falling behind,” said Dr. Joseph DeLuca, clinical associate professor of restorative dentistry at the University at Buffalo. “We’re making sure our students graduate ready to lead with the tools and knowledge modern … Read more
Yara Haridy, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago, was originally searching for the oldest fossil of an animal with a backbone—paleontology is, after all, her field. But her research led to a surprising finding: insights into the origin of teeth. In a study recently published in Nature, Haridy—who led the research in Neil … Read more
A new survey published in early May shows that 27 per cent of Americans do not have dental insurance. According to the CareQuest Institute’s latest State of Oral Health Equity in America report, about 72 million adults in the United States lack dental insurance — nearly three times the percentage of adults without health insurance. … Read more