With 30 years in the industry, Anne Genge discusses the importance of cybersecurity in dental practices and the types of cyber threats that dental professionals need to be aware of. With 95% of breaches involving human error and stresses, she explains that the need for comprehensive training and policies is essential. Newcom Media Inc · … Read more
Predicting when dental growth spurts occur has long challenged clinicians, as treatment before or after a growth peak can be less effective. Now, researchers in South Korea have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can forecast those peaks using a simple neck X-ray. Researchers from Korea University Anam Hospital, KAIST and the University of … Read more
A recent news story described an Ontario family who was shocked when their parents passed away within the same year and the estate owed more than $660,000 in taxes. The children expected to inherit a cottage and retirement savings, but much of the money went straight to the Canada Revenue Agency. This wasn’t a mistake. … Read more
More patients are asking AI for help choosing a provider. A June 2025 Rater8 survey found that 26 percent of patients said AI tools, including AI-generated review summaries and assistants like ChatGPT, directly influenced their choice of healthcare provider. That puts AI influence on par with primary care referrals at 28 percent and healthcare review … Read more
A new study from King’s College London suggests artificial intelligence (AI)-powered speech recognition could ease administrative burdens for dental professionals, though accuracy concerns remain. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, the study evaluated 10 automatic speech recognition (ASR) tools and found that the most advanced systems were both faster and more accurate than manual … Read more
123Dentist, one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing dental support organizations (DSOs), has announced on Wednesday a definitive agreement to acquire MCA Dental Group Limited, an Ottawa-based network of 27 clinics operating in Ontario and Québec. “As we continue to grow, we are committed to elevating dental care for patients across Canada,” said Jeff Leger, Chief … Read more
The days of dentistry as a “boutique” business are long gone, says Prashant Ohri, president of Henry Schein Canada and Americas (non-U.S.), Global Distribution Group. For years, many dentists weren’t trained to run a business. Today, they’re expected to standardize workflows, track key performance indicators (KPIs), market online and adopt digital tools—all while preserving the … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that resistance to common antibiotics continues to rise worldwide, with “one in six” lab-confirmed bacterial infections in 2023 showing resistance to treatment. Between 2018 and 2023, resistance increased in over 40 per cent of the pathogen–antibiotic combinations WHO tracks, with average annual rises of 5 to 15 per … Read more
A new study published in the National Library of Medicine in late September finds that “dental shame” can deter people, especially older adults from seeking oral-health treatment. The research was conducted by Louise Folker, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat and Astrid Pernille Jespersen of the University of Copenhagen; Luna Dolezal of the University of Exeter; community volunteer … Read more
HURGHADA, Egypt (AP) — With nothing but grit, muscle and an iron jaw, a hugely popular Egyptian wrestler geared up for an extraordinary challenge Saturday: pulling a 700-ton ship across the water with a rope held only by his teeth. “Today, I have come to break the world record,” Ashraf Mahrous said in an interview in Egypt’s … Read more
ChatGPT has transformed your admin workflows and treatment notes. Now, meet the robots entering your operatory.1 1. The rise of surgical robotics When the da Vinci Surgical System launched in July 2000, it proved to general surgeons that robotic-assisted surgery, offering high-definition 3D views and built-in tremor-filtration technology, could be effectively applied to a wide … Read more
Artificial intelligence has entered dentistry not with fanfare, but through a quiet transformation. In practices across North America, clinicians are discovering that AI scribes can record consultation notes while they focus on patients, enhancing compassionate care. Diagnostic algorithms can identify subtle pathologies in radiographs, and machine learning-powered administrative assistants can simplify insurance authorizations. What once … Read more
Fewer than half of U.S. dentists screen adolescents for substance use, according to what authors describe as the first national survey of dentists’ practices on the issue, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) Screening Survey assessed dentists’ knowledge, attitudes and current practice behaviours related to … Read more
Periodontal debridement, particularly scaling and root planing (SRP), remains the cornerstone of nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Its effectiveness in reducing probing depths and controlling inflammation has been well documented for decades.1-3 However, despite its central role, the procedure presents significant variability in complexity. Factors such as pocket depth, furcation involvement, root concavities, calculus tenacity, and patient-related challenges … Read more
Abstract The lymphatic system, though essential in fluid homeostasis, immunity, and fat absorption, has historically received minimal attention in medical and dental education. Complex Lymphatic Anomalies (CLAs) represent a rare but serious group of lymphatic disorders that carry significant morbidity and mortality. This article integrates a personal perspective with a clinical review to highlight the … Read more
After receiving $336,000 from Health Canada, the University of Manitoba’s dental school announced on Tuesday that it’s offering free care to people who are enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) or are uninsured. The university explained that patients who are eligible for 40 per cent or 60 per cent coverage at a regular … Read more
In the patient’s pursuit of restoring both aesthetics and function, dental implants have become one of the most widely used treatment modalities for the rehabilitation of partially and completely edentulous cases. Despite their high long-term success rates, dental implants remain susceptible to biologic complications such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. These peri-implant diseases are primarily … Read more
The U.S. dental industry may be losing as much as US$3.1 billion annually in potential revenue due to missed chair-time linked to administrative staffing shortages, according to a new survey by California-based Edge, a company that provides remote support staff for dental and medical practices. Edge’s report claims that up to 15 per cent of … Read more
Geographic tongue (GT), also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a chronic, inflammatory oral condition of unknown etiology.1 It is characterized by erythematous lesions with irregular white borders, and is typically seen on the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the tongue in circinate2 or serpiginous patches.1 The lesions often alternate between periods of exacerbation and remission, and may … Read more
Your dental patients are on social media—but how exactly are they using it? And how can you best leverage your own platforms to reach them? According to our latest survey, half of respondents said they are open to following business accounts, including dental practices. If you are deciding where to focus your efforts, Facebook, YouTube, … Read more