University at Buffalo’s Dr. Michael Markiewicz led a life-saving procedure on a newborn in Tel Aviv, Israel. The newborn, who was struggling to breathe and was born with Pierre Robin Sequence, faced immediate respiratory challenges, the university said. This rare craniofacial condition often necessitates a tracheostomy, which is the standard solution in Israel. This contrasts … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is significantly impacting senior dental services provided by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) in Guelph and Orangeville, according to a Dec. 4 report. Seniors enrolled in the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), who are also eligible for the CDCP, can access benefits from both programs. However, the programs cannot … Read more
NYU’s College of Dentistry is offering students a new way to master anesthesia injections by using virtual reality (VR), the university announced. Traditionally, dental students practiced giving local anesthesia by injecting one another, a method that often caused anxiety. Now, students can use VR to practice injections multiple times before performing the procedure on real … Read more
From probing a societal problem to sharing new scientific findings, a Quebec institute is another proof that the future of research is multidisciplinary and collaborative, especially amid a provincial government push for across-sectors work. Not only that, but the Quebec-based Intersectoral Network for Oral and Bone Sustainable Health Research (Réseau de recherche intersectorielle en santé … Read more
While the first attempt at using salivary proteins for cancer diagnosis dates back to 1959, the use of oral health as an indicator of overall health has taken gradual steps—especially at the dentist’s office. In a 2011 interview, David T.W. Wong, an active scientist in oral cancer and saliva diagnostics research, expressed his enthusiasm for … Read more
The World Health Organization predicts that oral diseases will continue to rise worldwide due to aging populations, urbanization, and changing living conditions. Additionally, more people are recognizing the connection between oral health and overall well-being. Various segments of the dental market are expected to grow significantly to meet increasing demand. Below are highlights from recent … Read more
With more seniors accessing the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the local agency facilitating Ontario’s program for this demographic has decided to end its service agreement in Haliburton County in January. The Haliburton Echo reported Wednesday that Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of health and CEO of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health … Read more
As the United States plunges into a debate over whether having fluoride in water is bad for public health, the British Dental Association (BDA) is considering adding fluoride to drinking water in more areas in northern England, the BBC reported recently. Plans to add fluoride to drinking water in more areas in northern England would … Read more
In February 2023, a baby girl, hidden in a drawer since birth, was found malnourished with matted hair and an untreated cleft palate, according to the British Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The child, born in 2020 in Chester, U.K., was discovered by the mother’s partner. After hearing noises he suspected came from a baby, he … Read more
Calgary-based healthtech startup OraQ AI has secured $2.6 million in seed funding from dentists and other investors to commercialize its AI-powered clinical decision support software, BetaKit reported Monday. OraQ, which obtained approvals such as a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) from Health Canada and clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in … Read more
Mental health conditions, including anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), affect over 15% of expectant mothers globally. A recent study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University, published in BMJ Mental Health, has identified potential links between changes in the oral microbiome and mental health symptoms during pregnancy. The study enrolled more than … Read more
NEW YORK — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City. But in September, the town’s supervisor used his emergency powers to stop the practice. The reason? A recent federal judge’s decision that ordered U.S. regulators to … Read more
Tropical fish have remarkable biological features: they grow and shed multiple sets of teeth over their lifetimes and regenerate tissue following injury. This is why the University of Manitoba (UM) officially opened its $2.5-million Rady Biomedical Fish Facility on Monday, located in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, to advance research into these capabilities. “About … Read more
As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24), the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) said Monday, in collaboration with Choosing Wisely Canada, is promoting the responsible use of antibiotics in dentistry. The initiative aims to reduce unnecessary prescriptions and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A webinar is scheduled for Nov. 20, alongside the release of a … Read more
A Green Party MLA in Prince Edward Island is calling for more local students to pursue dentistry as a career to address a growing shortage of dentists, CBC reported. “There is a shortage, unfortunately, of front-line health-care practitioners across the board, and dentists are no exception,” said Borden-Kinkora MLA Matt MacFarlane. With Dalhousie University in … Read more
American dentists are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. Kennedy, a vocal critic of water fluoridation, has linked it to health risks. Republican Representative and former dentist Mike Simpson joked that eliminating fluoride in water would be “good for the dental profession,” adding, “A lot more cavities … Read more
U.S. hygienists are voicing their concerns on social media after the American Dental Association (ADA) passed resolutions allowing unlicensed practitioners to perform dental hygiene services. Recently, the ADA voted on and passed Resolutions 401, 413, and 514B, which would remove faculty-to-student ratios in dental hygiene programs and allow dental students and foreign-trained dentists to practice … Read more
325,000 federal retirees saw their dental plan switch to Canada Life. (iStock) Some federal pensioners faced issues, including denied medications, 16 months after their health insurance switched from Sun Life to Canada Life. Now, as Canada Life takes over the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) for 325,000 federal retirees on Nov. 1, the Treasury Board … Read more
Seven dental care providers in Prince Rupert were among the first to join the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP), setting a precedent in northwest B.C. “Prince Rupert dentists were the first ones to sign up in significant numbers, and I just think it really showed some positive momentum and leadership for the rest of the region,” said Skeena-Bulkley Valley … Read more
The last time Martin Samoiloff finished his appointment at the Manitoba Dental College, he was pleasantly surprised to be told that the whole treatment was free. Samoiloff had recently turned 65, and was now covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, recently offered to seniors without dental insurance and a family income under 90,000 a year. The newly named University of … Read more