A shortage of dental staff is preventing more New Brunswick dentists from enrolling in the federal dental plan, according to the New Brunswick Dental Society. “Many dentists have not enrolled in the plan because their clinics are already at capacity and cannot take on new patients,” said Rene Comeau, Marketing Communications Specialist at the New … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland told CBC that more Canadians with disabilities will be covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next year when the program expands to include all low- and middle-income individuals. To understand the context, consider the following: In 2022, about 1.5 million Canadians held a Disability Tax Credit … Read more
A Retrospective Study with 2 to 6 Years of Follow-up Immediate loading of dental implants is a protocol that has become increasingly widespread since it began to be used in the 1990s1-3 and today has success rates similar to those of implants inserted using the “conventional” loading protocol (98.2% for immediate loading versus 99.6% for conventional … Read more
Is it possible for a robotic arm to finish crown placements in 15 minutes using AI? The answer is ‘Yes,’ according to Boston-headquartered company Perceptive. Perceptive announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its advanced robotic dentistry system, in a press release on Tuesday, July 30. “This … Read more
Quebec’s Order of Hygienists President Jean-François Lortie says the province is experiencing a shortage of at least 1,400 hygienists, Global News reported on July 24, 2024. Lortie also highlighted the difficulty in filling the gap, noting that only about 300 hygienists are licensed in Quebec each year. “If you haven’t seen a dental professional in … Read more
Experts—including two dentists and one therapist—explained to Time magazine how mental health issues can significantly affect oral health, in an article published on July 23. Kojo Sarfo, a psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, says “everything becomes difficult” when someone is dealing with depression, whether it’s a major episode or a minor slowdown. As a result, … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing Kellie Watson and her extraordinary work in Saskatchewan’s oral health community. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a career? I have always had a passion for health and wellness, and I love helping people. As a child, I looked … Read more
Canadian explorer Adam Shoalts, often called “Canada’s Indiana Jones,” has gone on remarkable expeditions through the wild Arctic and other remote areas. Shoalts often embark on canoe expeditions with minimal resources and may go months without seeing others. His adventures shed light on how challenging conditions and limited resources can affect oral health practices during … Read more
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) reports an increase in the number of police requests for dental records in 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, there were nearly 50 requests, compared to 10 requests in 2021. According to the Chief Coroner for Ontario, there are two causes for the increase in requests. … Read more
WHO is encouraging countries in South-East Asia to hasten their implementation of the new Action Plan for Oral Health 2022-2030, which plans to provide universal coverage for oral health for everyone in the region by 2030. According to WHO, South-East Asia has “the world’s highest oral cancer incidence and mortality rates, with age-standardized mortality for … Read more
A new study from Saudi Arabia found that good dental health is vital for people with sickle cell anemia (SCA). The findings observed that multiple disease-causing bacteria were seen much more in the patients with poorer oral health than those with better oral health. Patricia Valerio, PhD, noted, “The findings also indicated that patients with … Read more
According to Global News, more young patients are seeing the dentist with major oral health issues, which have been caused by years of lack of care. This appears to be linked to the increase in refugees entering the country from Afghanistan and Ukraine. Global spoke with Dr. Brad Krusky, a pediatric dentist, who said, “A … Read more
During the last two-and-a-half years, we have lived a huge sociological experiment that will be studied for decades to come. The impact of the COVID measures will be discussed and dissected ad nauseum, with no clear consensus likely as the outcome. What we do know is what we missed the most – the joy of … Read more
A new Global Oral Health Status Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles for 194 countries, giving unique insights into key areas and markers of oral health that are relevant for decision-makers. The report shows that almost half of the world’s population (45% or 3.5 … Read more
Bruyère announced a new research study on a non-invasive preventive treatment for poor oral health in older Canadians. The clinical trial will document current oral health status, identify unmet needs for oral health care in seniors, and evaluate if a new preventive treatment called Prevora can meet these needs. Prevora (DIN 02046245) is an antiseptic … Read more
It was once said by Albert Einstein, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Hence, throughout history, we as human beings all continually strive to research and acquire knowledge. Likewise in dentistry, scientists and researchers at universities will perform bench top experiments, followed by animal studies, which … Read more
Dr. Neda Rafati Arbutus North Dental, Vancouver, British Columbia How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is going above and beyond for our practice team, patients and community. Providing the best customer service experience and being a positive contributing community member are key vision points for us. One of our … Read more
The last decades have seen an enormous change in dental treatments – especially in the field of indirect restorations – catalyzed by numerous new tooth-coloured materials, adhesive protocols, an ongoing trend towards monolithic restorations and the general acceleration of development cycles. On the other hand, increasing economic pressure and hygiene requirements – particularly against the … Read more
In recognition of National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares encouraging findings from its 2022 survey showing U.S. adults and parents are doing their part to practice diligent oral care at home. The good news also extends to the dentist, as more adults and children made oral health preventive visits in 2022 than the year prior. Key findings … Read more
It is truly an honour to introduce this special technology issue of Oral Health. Throughout my life, technology has guided me on a bullet-train journey of opportunity and discovery. It all started when I left my orthodontic practice in Boston to join a dental Internet company in Washington, DC, at a time when 56K was … Read more