Dental Assistant Charged With 12 Counts of Sexual Abuse to Patients
A Valley dental assistant is facing 12 counts of sexual abuse after being accused of inappropriate contact with female patients. Peoria police arrested 41-year-old Oscar … more
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ADA Meeting to Hold Special Focus on Women
March is National Women’s History Month, which makes it a good time to announce that October’s ADA annual meeting will also include a special focus … more
Colgate® Announces Recipients of the CARE Grant Program
Colgate is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE). The CARE Program recognizes a new generation of academic … more
March 4-10 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week
March 4-10, 2018, has been designated by the American Dental Assistants Association, along with the American Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association and the Canadian … more
Chaperone Ordered for Dentist Accused of Groping Colleagues
A dentist has been ordered to work with a chaperone after being accused of groping a colleague’s breasts and bottom, a tribunal heard. Dr Aviva … more
Vancouver Dentist Charged $30,000, Suspended for Unnecessary Charging
A dentist who owns half a dozen clinics across Metro Vancouver has been ordered to pay $30,000 and stop practising for six months after admitting … more
Dental Calculus Sheds Light on Ancestors’ Tobacco Use
A team of scientists including researchers from Washington State University has shown for the first time that nicotine residue can be extracted from plaque, also … more
Chicago Dental Society’s 2018 Honorees Recognized
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the dental profession, the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) today honored four individuals for their dedication to academic and … more
U.S. Files Complaint Against Three Biggest Dental Supply Firms
As has been reported, The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday it had filed a complaint against the three largest U.S. dental supply companies, saying … more
Ontario’s Dentists Urge Provincial Government to Do More for Low-Income Kids
Close to 300,000 children in need of dental care aren’t getting it. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has launched an awareness campaign to help Ontarians … more
American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics Hosts Dental Meeting in Amsterdam
The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP) and the Dutch Flemish Restorative Society (NVVRT) are pleased to announce their forthcoming, joint meeting in Amsterdam on Friday, … more
Dr. Cliff Leachman Wins Oral Health Group Newsletter Prize
Dr. Cliff Leachman, of his own practice, has been randomly chosen as the winner of an iPad for signing up for Oral Health Group’s weekly … more
New Research Concludes that the Canary System™ Accurately Measures Caries Lesion Volume and Depth
Trying to assess the size of an area of tooth decay is a major clinical challenge. Visually, the area may appear as a white or … more
Dental Chain Pays $24 Million After False Billing Charges
The national pediatric dental chain Kool Smiles and an affiliated business have agreed to pay $24 million to settle claims that they fraudulently billed Medicaid programs … more
Automated Orthodontic Treatment Planning Receives FDA Approval
ULab Systems, a privately held digital dental company focused on the development of its patented automated orthodontic treatment planning software, announced U.S. FDA clearance today. … more
2018 ADA Humanitarian Award Recipient: Dr. Thomas Bobby Davis
In recognition of 40 years of volunteer service in Latin America and his community in Texas, the American Dental Association (ADA) has selected Thomas Bobby … more
Australian Medical Association Pushes Sugar Tax, Comparing to Tobacco
Peak health bodies and public health experts have supported calls from the Australian Medical Association to introduce a sugar tax, despite fierce opposition from food … more
Arizona Dentist Sued After Child’s Post-Procedure Death
An Arizona mother has filed a wrongful death complaint against a dental office in Arizona after her child died following a routine visit. “The mom … more
Dr. Darren Scarlett Wins Signet Study Grand Prize
Dr. Darren Scarlett, of Coral Springs Dental Centre, has been randomly chosen as the winner of a $500 giftcard for participating in Oral Health’s Signet … more
HealthyStart™ Brings ‘Open Airway Dentistry Solution’ to Canada for Pediatric Treatment
HealthyStart™ by Ortho-Tain® Reaching 120,000 North American Dentists with a 3-part series of articles in 2018, brings digital on-line course work, live webinars, certification to … more