Oral Health

Nobel Biocare and DOCERAM Medical Ceramics Announce Expanded Partnership in Premium Restorative Solutions

by Nobel Biocare

Nobel Biocare and DOCERAM Medical Ceramics are combining their strengths to offer more high-quality restorative solutions, and with ease and flexibility for customers in mind. Nobel Biocare is a worldwide pioneer in innovative implant-based treatment solutions, including the NobelProcera® service for individualized restorations. DOCERAM Medical Ceramics is an internationally recognized dental ceramics manufacturer with the … Read more

Dentistry Student Works to Improve Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

by Winnipeg Sun

Evan Loeb, a Métis student who recently graduated from the University of Winnipeg (U of W) with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, is finding ways to improve oral health in Indigenous communities. Loeb has been involved in the Métis and Indigenous community for four years now. While he was in U of W, he … Read more

Five Lots of Anti-Gingivitis Oral Rinse GUM Paroex Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination

by Government of Canada

Sunstar Americas, Inc. is recalling five lots of its prescription anti-gingivitis oral rinse, GUM Paroex, after testing by the company revealed the presence of Burkholderia lata. Burkholderia lata is a multi-drug-resistant bacteria that has a high potential to cause serious respiratory and other infections in patients with underlying illnesses, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic granulomatous disease, … Read more

3D Printing to Benefit the Dental Health of Walruses

by Yahoo! finance

A collaboration between the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), the Aquarium du Québec and Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Three-dimensional printing is opening up new possibilities, and animals are benefiting from this, as demonstrated by a procedure performed on a walrus from the Aquarium du Québec. Thanks to this technology, a four-year-old female … Read more

GC America Introduces G-ænial™ Universal Injectable Unitips

by GC America

G-ænial™ Universal Injectable is GC’s strongest direct restorative ever*, and now available in unitip delivery! This innovative material is highly filled and stronger than many traditional paste composites. Thanks to its highly thixotropic viscosity, it adapts very well to the cavity walls and margins and fills any void or undercut, yet is able to retain … Read more

Times Are A Changin’

by James Yacyshyn
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“There is nothing permanent except change.” This is a quote I was introduced to at a young age, and it has stuck with me. It is commonly attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. I think the reason it resonates with me is that it helps me accept that no matter what the situation, things will … Read more

A Note from the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations

by Stephanie Wiseman, President FCDSA
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At 26 years old, there are only a handful of moments in my life that I would define as “life-changing” to date – one of which was the day I received a phone call from Dr. Paul Allison, former Dean of Dentistry at McGill University, informing me that I had been accepted into dental school. … Read more

Dentistry in a Time of Covid: What to Expect in the “New Normal”

by Elaine Powell, RDH, Director of Regulatory Compliance Programs, dentalcorp; Jaime Robertson, RDH, Manager of Regulatory Compliance Programs, dentalcorp; Michelle Schwarze, CDA, Manager of Operations and Compliance, dentalcorp
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Dentistry has faced more challenges in the last six months than in any similar span of time in history. A torrent of information about COVID-19 has overwhelmed not only practice teams, but all of society. Patients and dental team members alike have concerns about the safety of providing and receiving oral health care. Variations in … Read more

How to Thrive as The New Kid on The Block!

by Judy Kay Mausolf
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Congratulations! You are a recent dental graduate who just got hired as the new associate to work with Dr. Wonderful and her team! It’s your first glorious day! You are ready to take on the world and deliver exceptional service and care. Oh, but wait a minute. There are these people you now must rely … Read more

Considerations When Buying a Practice Post-COVID

by Chris Molloy, B.A.Sc., CFP
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This is undoubtedly a weird time to be finishing your final years of dental school. Uncertainty is everywhere around you. When will class return to normal? Will there be associate roles available upon graduation? Will you be able to pay off your student loans as quickly as your originally thought? While your primary focus upon … Read more

Work-Life Balance

by Uche Odiatu, DMD; Mahsa Bakhshandeh, RDH
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The demands of student life are intense. Professionals programs like law, medicine, dentistry and dental hygiene require the devotion of a Tibetan monk, the physical endurance of NFL gladiator Tom Brady, the toughness of Serena Williams and the mental acuity of business titan Jeff Bezos. Deadlines, projects and requirements dig deep into the reserves of … Read more

Technology Beyond the Classroom

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS
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As founder and CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading incubator and accelerator, I am exposed to new technologies and brilliant entrepreneurs on a routine basis. As founder of the annual Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards – now in its 12th year – my team and I spend an entire year searching to find dentistry’s … Read more

Must-Have Technology in a Dental Clinic: 2021 Edition

by Alex Zlatin
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If there is anything that life has taught me, it is that there is a price to pay for everything that you do. The use of technology is no different. Tech advancement is usually created out of a need or a pain that is being addressed. As such, it is positioned to address those. However, … Read more

FDI World Dental Federation Says Be Proud of Your Mouth for World Oral Health Day 2021 to 2023

by FDI World Dental Federation

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. Its purpose: to empower people with the tools and knowledge to prevent and control oral diseases, which affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. WOHD encourages people to look after their oral health by adopting a good oral hygiene routine and managing risk … Read more

Can Brushing Your Teeth Prevent the Spread of COVID-19? Not Exactly

by CTV News

A U.K. dental expert has suggested that frequent tooth brushing could be used as a preventative measure against COVID-19 in a similar vein to hand washing, a claim Canadian experts say is unfounded but may have some truth. Speaking to The Telegraph, Martin Addy, a dentistry professor at the University of Bristol, claimed that the … Read more

Masks Not Causing a Negative Impact on Dental Health, But Stress Might Be

by Shea Singley, Daily Local

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life and brought additional stress into the community. It may also be impacting dental health, but the reason has little do with with wearing masks. There is no scientific evidence that the regular wearing of masks causes more tarter and plaque buildup on teeth, despite rumors that say otherwise. “I … Read more

Oral-B Announces a New Initiative and $1 Million Commitment to Help Make Better Oral Health Outcomes Possible for All

by Oral-B®

Today, Oral-B announced an initiative to help make better oral health outcomes possible for all. The initiative aims to inspire people across the country to improve their brushing game with the brand’s most innovative and newly launched electric toothbrush, Oral-B iO, and to provide oral health support to individuals and communities in need. To kick … Read more

Henry Schein Supports the Global Fight Against Cancer Through Its Practice Pink Program

by Henry Schein, Inc. 

Now In Its 14th Year, Practice Pink Has Raised More Than $1.7M for Cancer Research, Prevention, and Awareness Efforts Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it will again support nonprofit organizations dedicated to the fight against cancer through its Practice Pink® program. Now in its 14th year, Henry Schein has donated more than … Read more

UB Receives $1 Million to Establish Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair in Oral Biology

by The University at Buffalo

In honor of the late Robert Genco, DDS, PhD, a longtime professor and prolific researcher in the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine, multinational oral health care company Sunstar Group has donated $1 million to establish a new endowed fund in Genco’s name. It’s a fitting tribute to the 40-plus year partnership Genco spearheaded … Read more