A new cohort study of 122,000 adults reports that specific oral bacteria — and the fungal genus Candida — were linked with a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer years later. Published Sept. 18 in JAMA Oncology by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and collaborators, the nested case–control analysis identified 445 people who … Read more
A team of University of Washington scientists has discovered that spotted ratfish are the first known animal to grow teeth outside of the jaw. The research, published Sept. 4 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), overturns earlier assumptions that the male spotted ratfish’s club-like, barbed structure between its eyes was used to … Read more
Sixty-five dental practices across the United Kingdom say they have not missed a single patient call since introducing AI receptionists in May, according to results released Sept. 17 by Wildix and RoboReception. The companies say their joint 24/7 “Wilma AI” system has answered more than 50,000 calls to date, capturing nearly $1.2 million (about £700,000) … Read more
Brain fog, weight gain, mood swings, lower libido, painful intercourse, night sweats, hot flashes and insomnia — these are among the symptoms that affect about 85 per cent of women during menopause, varying in intensity and combination. For some, these struggles create a bond and a willingness to talk about what has long been taboo. … Read more
TempStars and Mouthboxx have announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2025 RDH New Grad Summit, billed as Canada’s premier career launchpad for soon-to-be registered dental hygienists. The one-day event takes place Nov. 23 at the Toronto Islington Golf Course and is designed to help dental hygiene students bridge the gap between licensing … Read more
Ontario is consulting on expanding the scope of practice for several regulated health professionals, including dental hygienists and denturists, to improve access to care. Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Wednesday the proposal would allow a range of regulated health professionals — including dental hygienists, denturists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and chiropodists — … Read more
Heavy alcohol consumption has sharply increased the global burden of lip and oral cavity cancers over the past three decades, with the steepest rise seen in Southeast Asia and in lower-middle SDI regions, according to a new analysis based on Global Burden of Disease 2021 data provisionally accepted for publication in Frontiers on Sept. 15. … Read more
Dental Savings Club is a Canadian owned and operated family company committed to helping dentists cut costs on everyday dental products. Their secret recipe is that they sell directly to the dentist, eliminating the middleman and the middleman’s cost. Dental Savings Club has established relationships with some of the most popular and trusted manufacturers in … Read more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is warning employers — particularly large health-care organizations and staffing firms — to review their noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements to ensure they are not overbroad or unjustifiably restrictive. FTC Chair Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters to several health-care employers and staffing companies on Sept. 10, urging them to examine … Read more
JLL Capital Markets announced on Sept. 12 that it sold a 98,408-square-foot distribution centre in Jacksonville, Florida, for $21.1 million. The property, located at 4925 Bulls Bay Highway in Jacksonville’s Westside submarket, is fully leased to Henry Schein, Inc., a Fortune 500 global leader in healthcare product distribution. The side-load facility, built in 2006, sits … Read more
Everyone is busy. Even your most loyal patients may not take the time to actively refer their friends or family to you. A clear and grateful “ask” can go far to secure more referrals. Follow up. Thank patients for their referrals, either with a simple thank you card or a VIP promotion.
A new resin technology developed with U.S. Department of Energy support promises to cut down on costly, repeat dental procedures. Dental restorations such as fillings and crowns often fail within five to seven years because of secondary tooth decay. But a Brazilian dentist-turned-researcher, now based in Oklahoma, has developed a groundbreaking adhesive resin that could … Read more
Note from editor Oral Health is proud to introduce a brand-new series by Dr. Bruce Pynn and Dr. Hagen Klieb, featuring a curated collection of compelling cases. This series aims to raise awareness and deepen understanding of unique and unusual oral pathology. How would you diagnose this case? A 38-year-old male was referred to the … Read more
Printed metal appliances,” “sintered metal appliances,” “absolute magic” … however you prefer to refer to the newest form of appliance delivery, its technology is gaining traction in the orthodontic world. Unlike traditional circumferential bands, however, printed appliances have more in common with buccal tubes or large acrylic appliances when it comes to the bonding process. … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will continue to back national social programs such as dental care, child care and pharmacare, even as tough spending decisions loom in the fall budget. Speaking at a press conference in Edmonton on Thursday, Carney acknowledged the upcoming budget will require difficult trade-offs but stressed that affordability … Read more
Dental Savings Club is a Canadian owned and operated family company committed to helping dentists cut costs on everyday dental products. Their secret recipe is that they sell directly to the dentist, eliminating the middleman and the middleman’s cost. Dental Savings Club has established relationships with some of the most popular and trusted manufacturers in … Read more
Impaction of second molars, whether maxillary or mandibular, is an uncommon but clinically significant anomaly in orthodontics, with a reported prevalence ranging from 0.03% to 2.3%, depending on the population studied.1 Unlike third molars, which are frequently impacted and often extracted prophylactically, impacted second molars are traditionally preserved to establish and maintain functional occlusion. Etiology of … Read more
Abstract This article describes the orthodontic management of an adult patient with mandibular asymmetry, maxillary occlusal canting, and a functional mandibular shift. The patient had previously undergone comprehensive orthodontic treatment but was dissatisfied with the outcome. A thorough diagnostic with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) allowed detailed assessment of occlusal plane canting and skeletal asymmetry. This … Read more
Two of the dental profession’s most influential gatherings are on the horizon, promising to shape the future of implant dentistry and oral research worldwide. Dentsply Sirona Implant Solutions World Summit 2026 Dentsply Sirona’s flagship education event will return June 25–27, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden — the birthplace of osseointegration. The three-day summit will bring together … Read more
Orthodontics has always aimed to create aesthetically pleasing smiles and functional occlusions, but today, we strive for even more. Modern orthodontic care emphasizes not only straightening teeth and correcting malocclusion, but also optimizing facial balance, smile aesthetics, airway development, and long-term stability. Early orthodontic treatment, typically initiated between the ages of 7 and 10, is … Read more