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March 15, 2019 News News

Antimicrobial Film Could Revolutionize Common Dental Procedures

by Katharine Gammon, University of Southern California

Three million people in the United States currently have dental implants, and every year that number increases by about 500,000. But, for some, getting a dental implant is not the end of the story. Similar to what occurs with a natural tooth,…

February 20, 2018 News Oral Health

What Canadians Should Know About Dental Tourism

by CTV News

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people shun Canada’s icy winters for the sunny beaches of Mexico – and some of them put their vacation on pause for a quick stop at the dentist. Others plot trips specifically for the…

July 4, 2017 News NewsPublic Relations - Patient Care

Unnecessary Dental Procedures Being Done for Bonuses

by Paddy Manning for Background Briefing

Dentists working for corporate clinics and health insurers are being incentivised to churn through patients and administer so-called “drill and fill” dentistry, according to industry insiders. And some dentists say the situation is leading to unnecessary dental work, or over-servicing.…