Oral Health

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce Nearly $400,000 to Support Orthopaedic Innovation Centre in Winnipeg

by Western Economic Diversification Canada

The governments of Canada and Manitoba will invest $399,647 in support of the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre, to help improve the supply chain of medical devices in Canada, in the fight against COVID-19. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, MP for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, and Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, along with Manitoba Central Services Minister Reg Helwer announced the funding today. The Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC), … Read more

Dentists Are Seeing an Epidemic of Cracked Teeth. What’s Going On?

by Tammy Chen, D.D.S., The New York Times

“How’s your dental practice?” a friend of mine asked, brow furrowed, concern evident on her face. I’ve seen this look a lot recently. Since the onset of the pandemic, with a citywide shutdown and social distancing measures firmly entrenched, more than a handful of friends and family members have presumed I must be on the … Read more

Landmark Study Pits AI Against Human For Dental Diagnosis

by AIT News Desk

Research Confirms That AI Diagnostic Systems Can Identify Tooth Decay in X-Rays With More Accuracy and Consistency Than Human Clinicians Pearl announced the results of a landmark study comparing the diagnostic performance of three experienced human dentists to the performance of an artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic system. The study evaluating agreement between human and AI analyses of a … Read more

Ontario Expanding Seniors Dental Care Program

by Ontario

The Ontario government is providing $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The funding will be used to support 78 infrastructure projects across the province, including building new dental clinics and renovating existing facilities. The province is also adding eight new mobile dental clinics that will bring services directly to … Read more

Philips Launches New Innovations to Help People Stay on Top of Their Health

by Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today presented new approaches to health and healthcare, and the shift to health-at-home, at its virtual consumer health press event. Against the backdrop of COVID-19, the need for consumers to stay as healthy as possible is more relevant than ever. At today’s virtual … Read more

Warning Over ‘Dangerous’ DIY Beauty Trends on TikTok Including Teeth Whitening

by BBC

DIY beauty trends popular on TikTok could be dangerous and harmful, healthcare groups have warned. Examples include applying bleach to whiten teeth, removing moles at home, and using eyelash glue to make lips appear larger, BBC News has discovered. When these videos went viral, they encouraged others to copy the so-called “beauty hacks”, which could … Read more

Honouring and Inspiring a New Generation of Health Leaders and Innovators

by Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Second year medical students with an established track record of community leadership, superior communication skills and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge are recognized today with the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award.  Each recipient receives a cash prize of $5,000 and a travel subsidy to attend the 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction … Read more

Announcement: Dr. Les Kalman Appointed Academic Lead, Continuing Dental Education

by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Dr. Les Kalman has been appointed to the position of Academic Lead for Continuing Dental Education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021. Dr. Kalman graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Western University in 1999. In 2011, he … Read more

Polymers Prevent Potentially Hazardous Mist During Dentist Visit

by American Institute of Physics

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago couldn’t stop thinking about the spinning, vibrating tools in a dentist’s office that turn water into mist and send it flying into the air. If that mist contains a virus or some other pathogen, it is a health hazard for dentists and patients. In a paper published … Read more

Millions of Brits Face Agonizing Wait to See the Dentist After 10M Appointments Delayed by Coronavirus Pandemic

by The Sun

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned it could take months to clear the backlog with campaigners claiming the coronavirus crisis has been disastrous for children’s oral health. Many surgeries reopened last month after being shut during lockdown but strict rules mean they can only deal with just a few patients a day. The BDA estimates more … Read more

Dental Delight: Perfectly Preserved 70,000 Year Old Tooth Found in France

by Yahoo News

Researchers unearthed a tooth estimated to be around 70,000 years old, at the archaeolocial site of Montmaurin, in Haute-Garonne, near the Spanish border. The incisor, believed to have belonged to a Neanderthal adult, was found in the Coupe-Gorge cave. The tooth was found on August 11, just a few days after archaeologists continued excavations that … Read more

NYU Dentistry Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Study Low-Grade Inflammation in Aging

by NYU

The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded a grant to researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) to explore age-related, chronic low-grade inflammation and changes in the gut microbiome. The grant (R01AG068857), which began August 15, provides $2.4 million over five years. Chronic low-grade inflammation … Read more

3rd Grader’s “Toothbrush Brush” Invention Gaining National Attention

by Danielle Grossman, nbc4i

A third grader from Delaware is getting some national recognition for her inventions that help solve everyday problems. “It’s a team effort with coming up with the ideas,” explained Kristin Wilder, mother of Vera Wilder, a nationally recognized child inventor. Vera Wilder is using her imagination and problem-solving skills to help make life easier, more … Read more

Kids That Believe in the Tooth Fairy Take Better Care of Their Teeth, Study Says

by Digital News Desk

What role does the tooth fairy play in teaching children oral hygiene habits? Well, a new study says quite a lot. Delta Dental surveyed parents who ‘allow’ the tooth fairy into their homes, and they discovered more than just money under the pillow. They say the looming visit of the tooth fairy inspires kids to … Read more

Putting Off Routine Medical Appointments Because of Coronavirus? Go Now, Doctors Say

by Global News

Now’s the time to catch up on any routine tests, screening and care you might have postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, doctors say. Unlike at the beginning of the pandemic, case loads in Canada are relatively low — but with numbers rising in B.C. and elsewhere, this might be the perfect time to do routine appointments … Read more

Statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association on the Safety of Non-Essential Dental Procedures

by CDHA

On August 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “routine non-essential oral health care—which usually includes oral health check-ups, dental cleanings and preventive care—be delayed until there has been sufficient reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates from community transmission to cluster cases or according to official recommendations at national, sub-national or local level.”1 Canadian oral … Read more

Drug Shortages Could ‘Imperil the Lives’ of Canadians, Doctors Warn Ottawa

by CTV News

A group of some of Canada’s leading doctors and pharmacists have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging the federal government to address shortages for critical drugs such as Azithromycin, Lorazepam and Remdesivir that could “imperil the lives” of Canadians amid the COVID-19 pandemic The Critical Drugs Coalition issued the letter on Thursday, asking … Read more

American Academy of Periodontology Stresses the Importance of Periodontal Health During COVID-19

by The American Academy of Periodontology

Periodontists taking extra precautions to protect patient safety during global pandemic Despite recent World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations to delay routine dental procedures, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) today stressed the importance of maintaining periodontal health during the COVID-19 outbreak. The AAP also announced that its members are committed to implementing rigorous safety measures … Read more

Medical Experts Speak Out Against Anaheim Councilwoman’s Claim That Wearing Masks Causes Dental Issues

by LA Times

Anaheim Councilwoman Lucille Kring said at Tuesday’s council meeting that dentists are finding that wearing masks can cause serious dental issues, but local medical professionals are skeptical of the claim. “Dentists are finding that it’s causing very serious dental problems — cavities, gum disease and halitosis. So keep that in mind when you’re snuggling up … Read more