Weekly Wisdom: What is Healthy Smiles Ontario?
Dr. Sanj Mohanta speaks about the provincial program Health Smiles Ontario (HSO), which provides dental services for children from lower income families. Subscribe to Oral … more
Dr. Sanj Mohanta speaks about the provincial program Health Smiles Ontario (HSO), which provides dental services for children from lower income families. Subscribe to Oral … more
New research from JAMA Network Open has found that children with autism displayed significantly less stress in sensory-adapted dental environments (SADE) compared to a regular … more
An Orillia realtor Mari Csumrik has donated $4,000 to the Vern Herron Dental Fund, which was created to help the youth of the city to … more
Research out of the University of Queensland (UQ) School of Dentistry has found no link between community water fluoridation and adverse effects on children’s brain … more
Surveys have shown that around 16 percent of children have a fear of going to the dentist. When you work in the industry, that statistic … more
“Dancing against decay,” that’s the latest approach students at the Charles Sturt School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences are taking to help educate pre-school and primary … more
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted access to dental care and routine immunizations for many children and a new report from Toronto’s top doctor says that … more
Glasgow dentists are to hold out-of-hours clinics to help stem the growing oral health emergency among children. Hundreds of children will be treated by dentists … more
Treating the fear of dental care in childhood is effective and predicts more regular dental examinations later in life, according to a study by the … more
The thickness of growth marks in primary (or “baby”) teeth may help identify children at risk for depression and other mental health disorders later in … more
Improving the oral health of children is a national priority for dentists and pediatricians. While we should be establishing a “dental home” for our patients by … more
A Nunavut woman says her 12-year-old son lost 15 pounds while waiting to have a tooth removed this year. The boy in Rankin Inlet was … more
The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with early childhood caries (ECC), a severe form of dental decay that … more
A pioneering study led by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals will investigate whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could help reduce the worryingly … more
Children are missing out on preventative dental care including teeth cleaning and checkups during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Covid-19 is a barrier … more
An ADA-supported study by two North Dakota dental professionals showed that proactive dental case management facilitates referrals and appointment compliance, reduces reimbursement barriers, and reduces … more
In the largest single commitment in its 33-year history, the AAPD Foundation has allocated up to $1.6 million to provide all AAPD members with one … more
The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) reports it has made a formal request to the provincial government to invest $50 million to its dental program for … more
A York County woman is facing charges after police say she knowingly neglected dental care for two 4-year-old’s in her care. Alexis Mong, 25, has … more
Team Schein Members Donate Gifts, Clothing, and More to Participating Children, Families, and Seniors Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and Team Schein Members (TSMs) around … more