Scottish Government Announces Free NHS Dental Care for Young People
The Scottish Government will scrap dental charges for young people by the end of August, it has been announced. The policy will provide free NHS … more
Dentistry
US Dental Practices ‘Largely Exempt’ from OSHA Rule
The ADA is pleased that dental practices are mostly exempt from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new emergency temporary standard to protect health care … more
Floss Boss: Dental Student Gets $10k to Pursue Invention
A dental student at Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded $10,000 by her school to develop a prototype for her invention to help those wearing … more
Inappropriate Pain Management After Surgery a Major Cause of Opioid Crisis
Targets to eliminate pain after surgery are a major cause of the opioid crisis in several countries, according to a new report co-authored by Professor … more
National Dental Program Would Help Free Up Hospital Staff: NDP
A national dental-care program for low-income households wouldn’t come cheap but would help cut down traffic at hospital emergency rooms, the NDP says. “Too many … more
Smartphone Camera Can Illuminate Bacteria Causing Acne, Dental Plaques
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a method that uses smartphone-derived images to identify potentially harmful bacteria on skin and in oral cavities. … more
Henry Schein Acquires Majority Interest in eAssist Dental Solutions
Adds Outsourced Virtual Dental Billing Platform to a Growing Portfolio of Value-Added Services to Help Enhance Practice Profitability Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s … more
Understaffed and Ready to Hire, Dentists Face Applicant Shortages as They Emerge From COVID-19 Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca De La Rosa, D.D.S., prided herself on having a tenured dental team. But after losing two hygienists and an expanded-function … more
UK Dental Leaders Commit to Review of Infection Control Rules Amid Backlog Concerns
The announcement came after dentists warned that the current rules could have “serious consequences” for patient care. Dentists have said that the number of appointments … more
Buffalo Forensic Dentist Pens Sequel to Award-Winning Crime Novel
Previous novel was honored by Independent Publisher Book Awards, Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards and Next Generation Indie Awards University at Buffalo professor Mary Bush, … more
ADA Tells White House: No ‘Grave Danger’ of Being Exposed to COVID-19 in Dental Settings
“There does not appear to be a grave danger of being exposed to COVID-19 in dental settings, particularly as the pandemic is decelerating.” This is … more
Pride Month: Open Forum to Explore Dentists’ Role as LGBTQ+ Allies
In honor of Pride Month, dentists seeking to learn how to be a stronger LGBTQ+ ally in their practice are invited to a virtual open … more
Dentsply Sirona: Now Offering Pre-Sterilized Blister Packs of Vortex Blue Endodontic Instruments
Developing solutions that increase patient safety and enable excellent clinical outcomes is a major priority for Dentsply Sirona. As a pioneer in infection prevention, the … more
Ontario Together Fund to Provide Dental Professionals with Free Rapid Antigen Tests Through ODA Supply Hub
Sowingo, the largest cloud-based dental eCommerce and inventory management company in Canada, has partnered with the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) to provide its registered members … more
Government of Ontario Joins Forces with Ontario Dental Association to Offer Free N95 3M™ AURA™ Masks to Dental Professionals Through ODA Supply Hub
Sowingo, the largest cloud-based dental eCommerce and inventory management company in Canada, has partnered with the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) to offer its registered members N95 3M™ … more
COVID-19: Seroprevalence and Vaccine Responses in UK Dental Care Professionals
Dental care professionals are thought to be at enhanced risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, but robust data to support this is lacking. The study … more
Align Technology Releases iTero Workflow 2.0 Software and Previews New iTero Element 5D Imaging System Auto-Upload Functionality
Newly released iTero Workflow 2.0 software features include faster scanning, improved visualization, and enhanced patient communication tools that help increase practice efficiency, support better clinical … more
Align Technology Awards Funding to Universities Worldwide to Advance Orthodontic and Dental Research
Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, … more
U of T Dental Pride Alliance Advocates for LGBTQ+ Community
While the intake for a new dental patient might be a simple process for some, for many transgender patients, the lack of options for gender … more
Tax Court Win Means Dentists Can Qualify for HST Refunds
A recent tax court victory for the Davis Dentistry Professional Corporation case has paved the way for dentists and orthodontists to qualify for HST refunds. … more