In an effort to train the innate immune system to combat inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis and arthritis, researchers from Penn Dental Medicine, in collaboration with Dresden University of Technology, discovered that the process can lead to increased bone loss in mice. The study, published in ScienceDirect, explores the concept of trained immunity—also known as … Read more
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta is offering what it says is the only accredited neuromodulator course available to undergraduate dental students in North America. The course equips students with real-world skills that are increasingly in demand, according to the university. “Programs like this offer students valuable real-world skills and … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is urging users in 39 countries, including Canada, to upgrade to its new cloud-based platform, DS Core, ahead of the discontinuation of its Connect Case Center (CCC) on Nov. 15. Since 2010, CCC has connected dental practices and labs. However, the transition to DS Core will allow users to store and view patient … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities. Florida lawmakers gave final approval to the bill Tuesday after Utah … Read more
A Finnish study led by the University of Eastern Finland surveyed 156 institutions across 53 countries to gauge how dental educators use virtual reality (VR) in training and what’s holding it back. Published in Frontiers in Dental Medicine, the study collected 378 responses, with 57% of respondents holding dental doctorates and 59% holding PhDs. So far, incorporating VR in dental education is … Read more
A $1.2-million gift from the Canerector Foundation will support research at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a group of rare and often debilitating genetic conditions that affect collagen, the university’s magazine reported in its latest edition. The donation will expand professor Laurent Bozec’s … Read more
More than one year after Maryland dentist Thomas Menton died by suicide following a police investigation, three women are suing his estate and former practice, the Baltimore Banner reported Thursday. Menton, 59, was facing allegations he had placed a camera in a staff bathroom to clandestinely record three female colleagues in the nude. Citing the … Read more
A counter-petition launched by Ontario dental hygienists has gathered 1,763 signatures as of Monday, opposing an earlier petition by dentists seeking to allow foreign-trained dentists to provide preventive dental care in the province. “We, the undersigned, oppose the proposal to allow internationally trained dentists to perform dental hygiene services, such as scaling, without completing an … Read more
Key takeaways: A public meeting planned for Tuesday evening at Regina City Hall to discuss the city’s upcoming fluoride implementation was cancelled due to safety concerns, according to the councillor who organized the event. “It was frightening. I had emails calling me a flat Earther. I had emails calling me a Nazi, and I’m like, … Read more
In his latest push to “Make America Healthy Again,” U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared Tuesday that “sugar is poison.” Kennedy’s remarks came during a highly publicized conference at the Department of Health and Human Services, delivered from a stage filled with so-called MAHA moms and their children, The New York Times reported … Read more
A new study is calling for more research around the world into the carbon footprint of dental laboratories, after finding staff travel and procurement are driving up emissions in Egypt’s private labs. Published this month in BDJ Open, the study examined 21 private dental labs across Cairo, Alexandria and Elbeheira and found that the average … Read more
A new study from Penn Dental Medicine has found that some of the most widely prescribed drugs for high blood pressure could reduce the effectiveness of a potentially game-changing enzyme therapy — and, in some cases, even worsen the condition they aim to treat. Published in Hypertension Research, the study reveals that oral ACE2, a … Read more
Chester Zoo has made history with the world’s first-ever endodontic treatment on a two-toed sloth to address a painful toothache. Rico, the 25-year-old sloth, underwent the groundbreaking procedure with the help of expert veterinarians and dental specialists from Newcastle University. The zoo announced the achievement, saying, “World FIRST as Rico the sloth undergoes ground-breaking dental … Read more
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry will welcome a new dean on July 1. Here’s what the dental community needs to know about Dr. Anil Kishen — a world-renowned endodontics researcher, advocate and educator with a passion for innovation and accessibility in oral health. 1. He’s a leader in endodontics and oral health nanomedicine … Read more
While the effects of climate change on general health are well documented, its specific impacts on oral health have been largely overlooked—until now. A scoping review published in BDJ Open in late March found that climate change is expected to have significant consequences for dental health and access to care. The review analyzed 10 peer-reviewed … Read more
Andrew Trunsky, a journalist with The New York Times, opened his April 11 feature on War Room White House correspondent Natali Winters with a dental-related anecdote. As a waitress began pouring tap water at Butterworth’s, a Capitol Hill bistro, Winters — also co-host of the War Room podcast with Steve Bannon — quickly asked for … Read more
Morgan Stanley downgraded Dentsply Sirona Inc. on Tuesday, cutting its price target from US$21 to US$14 and moving the stock from “overweight” to “equal weight” as the dental sector faces growing pressures and investor caution. The downgrade comes amid a 21 per cent decline in Dentsply shares so far this year, underperforming both its health-care … Read more
Scientists from King’s College London announced Monday they have grown human teeth in a lab for the first time. In their latest study, the King’s team—working with Imperial College London—developed a material that mimics the environment needed for tooth development. The material allows cells to communicate and send signals that initiate the tooth formation process. … Read more
With the fresh start to the year behind us, many are now looking to refresh their surroundings as the months roll on. We can spring clean our home and right-size the number of worn-out or unused goods. When revamping our marketing and communications programs, it is important not to throw away everything in favour of … Read more
Love them or hate them, Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) are here to stay—and they’re only going to get bigger. Who benefits from the rise of DSOs? While many private practitioners are skeptical about DSOs, the reality is that lots of patients and retiring/selling dentists tend to favor them. However, selling to a DSO isn’t always a … Read more