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Geriatric Dentistry

March 9, 2021 Feature Geriatric DentistryOral HealthViewpoint

Biotensegrity

by Dr. Gavin James, BDS,MDS,FDS (Eng.), Dip. Orthodont.

Biotensegrity is a new word. An explanation of its origins opens the door to a new and unfamiliar world which seems to have nothing to do with orthodontics. Does it merit spending time on it or is just another distraction…

March 3, 2020 Feature Geriatric DentistryOral Health

The Opioid Crisis and Dentistry: Alternatives for the Management of Acute Post-Operative Dental Pain

by Andrew Lombardi; Sarah Lam; Dr. Aviv Ouanounou

Abstract The dental profession represents a significant player in the future trajectory of the current opioid crisis. Exercising sound clinical judgement and adhering to evidence-based principles of pain management are essential. The aim of the present report is to review…

September 16, 2016 News AnnouncementDentistryGeriatric DentistryNewsOral Health

Geriatric Dental Clinic to be the Newest Addition to Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto

by Oral Health

Following three years of planning and deliberation, the Toronto Chapter of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity has unveiled a project to build a geriatric dental clinic at the Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto. Seniors are the fastest growing patient population…

March 8, 2016 News Cosmetic / AestheticDentalDentistryGeneral PracticeGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Oral Health Group presents “Canada Rocks” event during AACD Toronto April 29th, 2016

by Oral Health

Oral Health Group is proud to invite you to “Canada Rocks” a dental party that is being held in Toronto on Friday, April 29th. Come and party with us at Lee’s Palace in downtown Toronto, on Friday, April 29th from…

December 1, 2015 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President

by Oral Health

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Donna Scott, at its annual general meeting in Victoria, British Columbia, on October 31. Donna hails from Yukon and joins president-elect Gerry Cool (Alberta),…

July 16, 2015 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Majority of Canadians Support Inclusion of Pharmacy Services in Pan-Canadian Pharmacare

by Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA)

While a strong majority of Canadians support the concept of a pan-Canadian pharmacare program, they don’t necessarily want it to replace their existing private prescription drug plans according to a national survey conducted as part of the Canadian Pharmacists Association’s…

June 16, 2015 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Give Back a Smile Receives The Power of A Gold Award

by The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program was recently awarded a 2015 Power of A Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Power of A Awards showcase how associations leverage…

June 15, 2015 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Lawyer recruits dentists, gathers donations to care for poor Jamaicans

by Paul Waldie The Globe and Mail

The Donor: Michael Carabash The Gift: Joining Canadian dentists with Jamaica’s 1000 Smiles Project The Reason: To help impoverished people get dental care Michael Carabash was attending an awards ceremony last year in Toronto when he heard a presentation by…

April 16, 2015 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Senior Associate Celebrates Momentous Anniversary

by ROI Corp.

ROI Corporation is excited to celebrate alongside Tom W. Schramm, Broker, as he rings in his 20th year as a sales representative for the company. “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Tom over the past 20 years,”…

February 4, 2015 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Baby Those Baby Teeth!

by American Dental Association (ADA)

Parents Hold the Key to Helping Kids Stay Cavity Free While all children are born cavity free, statistics show that caries, the disease that causes tooth decay, is the most common, chronic childhood disease in the United States—five times more…

January 15, 2015 News Dental HygieneDentistryGeriatric DentistryHealth & HealingOral & Systemic HealthOral HealthOral Health & Systemic Health

Sooner or Later, Everybody Quits: Dental Hygienists Urge You to Quit Smoking

by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)

During National Non-Smoking Week (January 18–24), one of Canada’s longest running health promotion initiatives, dental hygienists will remind all Canadians of the need to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health.  While most people know that tobacco use…

December 15, 2014 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Henry Schein Exposes NYC Students to Opportunities in the Dental Field During GNY

by Henry Schein

During the 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting, Henry Schein sponsored students from Brownsville MultiService Family Health Centers’ WATCH program, giving them an opportunity to visit the country’s largest dental meeting and to learn what’s new in the dental industry.…

October 10, 2014 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Enters into Unprecedented Agreement with Boston University to Enable it to Become Nation’s First All-Digital Dental School

by Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Students to Learn about Complete Digital Workflow Process in Fully Equipped Operatories Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., the company that pioneered digital dentistry, has recently entered into a unique digital dentistry agreement…

April 21, 2014 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

Research and Forecast of China Oral Care (Dental) Industry, 2014

by PRNewswire

With the improving of consumption ability and awareness in China, China’s oral care market is on its surging development stage; orthodontics, dental implant and other high-end businesses serve as major impetuses driving the rapid growth of dental market. The annual…

April 15, 2014 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryOral HealthPublic Health

“Silent Airway Connection” Conference to Focus on Multidisciplinary Approach for Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric and Adult Breathing and Sleep Disorders

by American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD)

Airway Obstruction, Breathing and Sleep Disorders Linked to Physiological and Cognitive Development, Cardiovascular Disease and Other Critical Health Concerns  The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD) is leading the charge for an integrated medical approach to the diagnosis…

April 14, 2014 News AnesthesiologyDentistryGeriatric DentistryOral HealthOrthodontics

Celebrating two of Oral Health’s Editorial Board Members with the U of T Faculty of Dentistry Teacher of the Year Award

by Oral Health Group

Drs. Peter Nkansah and Randy Lang won University of Toronto Teacher of the Year awards at the Dental faculty recently. Dr. Nkansah won for 2nd Year and Dr. Lang won for 4th Year.   Congratualtions to both of these editorial…

March 31, 2014 News Geriatric DentistryOral Health

Smile for a Lifetime Thanks Ormco for Supporting Annual Fundraiser

by Smile for a Lifetime Foundation

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation today publicly thanked Ormco™ Corporation, a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, for helping raise more than $275,000 at its annual Damon™ Forum events over the past four years. The funds…

March 3, 2014 News DentistryGeriatric DentistryHealth & HealingOral HealthPublic Health

More than 70 countries involved!

by FDI World Detnal Federation

With less than a month left until the 20th March, the list of National Dental Associations, student associations, governments, private and public health clinics, as well as individuals who will be participating in World Oral Health Day has reached a…

February 27, 2014 News Cosmetic / AestheticDentistryGeriatric DentistryOral Health

“Live Dentistry” Event

by Oral Health Group

Pacific Dental Conference/CAED

February 26, 2014 News Dental TechnologyDentistryGeriatric DentistryMaterials & TechnologyOral Health

DenMat, the Makers of Lumineers, Acquires Substantially All Dental Assets of Zila, Inc.

by PRNewswire

DenMat, a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative esthetic dentistry and advanced oral health solutions for dental professionals, announced today that it has acquired substantially all dental assets of Fort Collins, CO based Zila, Inc. Zila manufactures and markets to…