The University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $7.38 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) to establish a specialized microbiome research facility, it announced on Friday. The new 4,000-square-foot space, known as the UB Microbiome Center Gnotobiotic Animal Research Facility, will be built … Read more
Abstract: Objective: To address the challenges and solutions involved in restoring a dental implant palatally placed in the esthetic zone. Background: Proper implant placement in the esthetic zone is essential for achieving optimal functional and esthetic results, however, ideal placement is not always possible. Implants positioned too palatal can lead to esthetic concerns such as … Read more
The Canadian Institute for Health Information released a report Thursday projecting that health-care spending in the country will reach a new high in 2024, totaling up to $372 billion, or about $9,054 per Canadian. This year’s health spending is estimated to represent 12.4 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product, with the Canadian dental and … Read more
For dentists focused on oral and maxillofacial health, pediatric dentistry, or aesthetic treatments, a breakthrough study offers new hope. Scientists have developed the first 3D lip models using immortalized lip cells, a milestone that may lead to better treatments for severe lip injuries. The research, published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, describes the … Read more
Balanced Pharma Incorporated (BPI) announced Tuesday its acquisition of rights to Enduracaine Dental, a new non-opioid injectable pain relief drug intended for post-surgical use in dentistry. The company aims to introduce the product into the U.S. market, where non-opioid pain relief for dental surgeries, including wisdom tooth extraction, is valued at $1.4 billion. Enduracaine Dental … Read more
As Americans prepare to vote, an unexpected public health issue—fluoride in tap water—has surfaced in the U.S. presidential race. Recently, the long-standing debate over fluoride in tap water may have gained traction as a possible policy stance for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. On Saturday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Trump’s administration would advise removing … Read more
The Georgian College Oral Health Dental Clinic in Barrie, Ontario, is the latest to offer affordable dental care, particularly for those ineligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. The clinic has students from the Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Denturism programs offering preventative and therapeutic oral health care to members of the community. Lisa Buchanan, the college’s director of clinics … Read more
Align Technology Inc. has launched its 2025 Annual Research Award Program, offering up to $300,000 to support clinical and scientific dental research at universities globally. Now in its 15th year, the program provides one-year grants to faculty working on research to advance patient care and knowledge in orthodontics and dentistry. “Each year, we see a … Read more
Kids with excess Halloween candy can participate in the SmileGrove Dental cash-for-candy exchange in Oakville, located in the Greater Toronto Area, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 8, Inside Halton reported. “It’s an opportunity for children to bring their excess candy to our dental office,” said Dr. Karen Man, a dentist at SmileGrove. For some experts, … Read more
KITCHENER, Ont. – Sable Industries Inc. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Ritter Implants in Canada as of early October. “We are thrilled to be working with Ritter Implants as their exclusive Canadian distributor,” said Michael Moreau, president of Sable Industries. “Our team is fully equipped to offer unparalleled support, ensuring that dental professionals … Read more
A recent study reveals that direct composite restorations are more effective than zirconia resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) for addressing single missing anterior teeth. The study highlights that direct composites are less invasive and can often be completed in a single visit. The research followed 45 eligible patients over a mean observation period of 21.9 … Read more
On Thursday, Dentsply Sirona said it has suspended sales and marketing of its teeth aligners — Byte Aligners and Impression Kits — following a voluntary decision made in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations. “The company holds itself to the highest standards of quality, with patient … Read more
Marty Greenfeld, a dentist based in Manitoba at River East Dental, is pleasantly surprised after winning a $500 prize following his participation in the Oral Health Group’s 2024 ad survey. The Signet Ad Study is conducted annually to gauge readers’ preferences regarding the advertisements featured in Oral Health magazine. To show appreciation, one participating dentist … Read more
The necessary approvals have been received to implement fee schedule parity for independent dental hygienists early in the new year, Minister of Health Mark Holland said on Oct. 18, according to the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA). “It’s fundamentally unfair that the fee schedule isn’t the same for independent dental hygiene practices as it is … Read more
NYU College of Dentistry will host its third AHEAD symposium—Achieving Health Equity through Access for All with Disabilities—on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The virtual event will gather policymakers, experts, and advocates to discuss improving oral health care for people with disabilities. Dental care is the most unmet health care need for people with disabilities. Patients and their families … Read more
Researchers from South Korean universities described their model for predicting the risk of preterm birth (PTB) as “significant,” marking the “first attempt” to include dental factors as independent variables in PTB prediction. Their findings were published in Nature on Oct. 21. “What differentiates our study from previous ones is that we added dental factors in … Read more
B.C.-based ClearDent announced Wednesday the extension of its exclusive Canadian partnership with Social Ordeals to provide digital marketing services to dentists across the country. ClearDent, an all-in-one, cloud-based dental practice management software solution, reports that users are already benefiting from Social Ordeals’ advanced digital marketing services, which now include AI-based tools and enhanced reporting for … Read more
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Radiation therapy, a common treatment for some oral cancers, can leave a patient’s salivary glands so damaged that even talking is difficult. Meanwhile, diseases such as Sjogren’s, which eradicates moisture from many of the body’s glands, can compromise the amount of saliva created in the mouth and also hamper speech and swallowing. … Read more
Despite women representing 97 per cent of dental hygienists and therapists in Canada, they earned, on average, 26 per cent less than men, according to a study published Monday that details imbalances in the dental workforce. The study, published in BMC Health Services Research, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, indicated that this significant difference was largely … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) announced on Saturday that it will continue endorsing the “optimal levels” for community water fluoridation alongside other major health organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADA’s statement comes a day after the Cochrane Library published a review of 157 … Read more