Common Gum Infections Linked to Many Cancers in Women
Older women with gum infections are more likely to get many common cancers than their peers who have perfect oral health, a recent study suggests. … more
Dental News
Dentists in the Crosshairs of New Liberal Tax Announcements
The federal government has sent another warning shot to dentists and other professionals who have been using private corporations (PC) such as professional corporations/ hygiene … more
An Evening of Espionage Awaits You at Dentsply Sirona World 2017
Hosted at TAO Nightclub, adjacent to The Venetian and The Palazzo, on Saturday, Sept. 16, DentSPY Sirona World: An Evening of Espionage is inspired by … more
Church & Dwight to Buy Water Pik for $1 Billion
Arm & Hammer toothpaste maker Church & Dwight said on Monday it would buy privately held Water Pik, which makes oral hygiene products and shower heads, for … more
UPDATE: Dental Clinic Facing Legal Challenges After Health Issues
There’s still no word on when a Guelph dental clinic closed for the past three weeks due to sterilization issues will reopen – and now … more
What a Great Nation
I just returned from the Grand Prix Formula 1 held in Montreal this past weekend. It was a fabulous event and one of the best … more
Klausz Dental Laboratories Celebrates 50 Years
Klausz Dental Laboratories has been proudly serving the Ontario dental community for half a century! From our family’s humble beginnings of fabricating gold crowns with … more
Online Faculty Training Program Launched to Help Clinical Research
Colgate-Palmolive is proud to announce the launch of an online faculty development program tailored to educators looking to start a research career. The program, entitled … more
Patient Concern Over Dental X-Rays – Are They Safe?
Question My new dentist gave me 22 X-rays yesterday (bite-wing and full mouth) plus a panoramic. He says he does this to all patients. This … more
Work in Dental Research and Pharmacology Education Recognized
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine faculty members Frank Scannapieco and Peter Bradford have been named 2017 fellows of prestigious academic societies in the … more
Dental Teams Given Opportunity to Train in Patient Safety
It demonstrates airway and breathing complications, comes with a host of cardiac and circulation features, offers IV and intraosseous access, can respond to medical interventions … more
“Super-Gonorrhoea” Spreading Due to Unsafe Oral Sex
The World Health Organization has warned that cases of untreatable, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea are on the rise due to unsafe oral sex and a decline in … more
Crosstex Announces Retirement of Andrew Whitehead
Cantel Medical Corporation subsidiary, Crosstex International, Inc., today announced the retirement of Andrew Whitehead, effective August 1, 2017. Whitehead’s decision to retire will bring to … more
Last Call to Register for 2017 Dentrix Business of Dentistry Conference
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, will hold … more
Breastfeeding Over Two Years Could Lead to Pediatric Dental Caries
According to a latest study published last Friday in the Journal Pediatrics, children who are breastfed for over two years are more likely to develop caries … more
Guelph Practice’s Patients Urged to Get HIV Testing
Patients at a Guelph dental practice are being urged to get tested for HIV and other serious infections over concerns some dental instruments at the … more
Dentsply Sirona Announces Expanded Distribution in Canada
This morning, the Company announced a new distribution agreement with Henry Schein Canada, Inc. For over ten years, Henry Schein has been a significant partner … more
Dental School Gets Digital Dentistry Renovation
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has completed the first phase of a $25 million renovation of the school’s pre-clinical simulation center and … more
Patients from Burlington Dental Clinic Need Infectious Disease Testing
The Halton Regional Health Department says 9,000 past and current patients of a Burlington dental clinic should get tested for infectious diseases. On June 9 … more
Healthy California Toddler Dies After Routine Dental Visit
Three-year-old Daleyza Hernandez-Avila recently visited a surgical center in Stockton for what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure. But on the June 12 … more