National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW) is April 8-14
National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 8‒14 as part of oral health month in Canada. During that week, which emphasizes “Oral Health … more
Dental Care
Silver Diamine Fluoride Provides Extensive Possibilities in Dentistry
During the 2017 Pacific Dental Conference, more than 3,000 dental professionals were presented the most awaited ingredient in caries management : Silver Diamine Fluoride. Available under … more
Tooth Whitening Administered Dangerously by Dental Nurse
Vivien Hassett, who advertised her services on Facebook, was found to pose a “risk of harm to patients”. And she has now been removed from … more
Workshop Explores Link Between Gum Disease and Diabetes
Experts from the fields of gum health and diabetes met in Madrid on February 19 and 20 for the Perio-Diabetes Workshop, a pioneering international summit … more
Tailored Dental Care is Improving Seniors’ Oral Health
A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients. In addition, functional ability and cognitive … more
Australian Adults’ Oral Health Under Review in 2017
The first national study of oral health will examine the gums and teeth of 15,000 Australians during the next 12 months. Launched on Tuesday, the … more
Health Smiles Ontario Serving Dental Care to 85,000 Children
You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: you have to take care of your teeth and see your dentist. But, if you don’t … more
Treatment Center Intego: Designed for Preventive Care
Professional teeth cleaning and preventive care are an integral service offered by dental practices. In order to help practitioners to best set up their treatment … more
Thursday is Dentsply Sirona’s First ‘Every Smile Counts Day’
Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, is honored to support Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) by participating in the first Every Smile Counts Day on Thursday, … more
Dentists Providing Free Oral Care to Holocaust Survivors Being Honoured
Henry Schein, Inc. joined the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) in honoring AO’s Washington, DC, chapter for its participation in the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein … more
The Right Question
“How’s your dog?” “What’s new with the kids?” “Are there any changes in your health history?” These are typical and appropriate questions to ask patients … more
Resin Infiltration Offers Less Painful, Intrusive Fix for Caries
A new clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities in between teeth a new, less … more
JADA Study Shows Impact of Dental Benefits on Children’s Dental Needs
A report in the February issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) shows that dental benefits play a significant role in meeting … more
Canadian Dental and Health Benefits Will Not be Taxed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that he will not enact a tax on health and dental benefits, after days of refusing to rule out … more
Teledentistry Found to Increase Patient’s Access to Dental Services
Teledentistry is emerging as a practical solution for patients living in rural areas, according to a new report by researchers at the University at Albany. … more
Canadian City 500 Kilometers from Closest Dental Facility
Dawson City is without community dental services — and without a dental facility — and some residents are now calling on the government for help. … more
First Dental Lectures Organized to Support World Oral Health Day
The first in a series of annual lectures to support World Oral Health Day will focus on the need to better understand the links between oral and … more
Calgary Dental Health Bus Helping 2,200 Youth, But It’s Not Enough
Even for Albertans fortunate enough to have health benefits, high fees often push dental care to the back burner. That’s why programs such as the Alex Dental … more
Hygienists Urge Patients to Quit During National Non-Smoking Week
Research shows that smoking can damage every part of the body, including the mouth, causing life-threatening cancers and chronic diseases. During National Non-Smoking Week (January … more
The Canary System Found to Regenerate Early Areas of Tooth Decay
The Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry has published a study entitled “Remineralization of Natural Early Caries Lesion in vitro by P11‐4 Monitored with Photothermal … more