Robotics Has Changed The Way Dentistry Is Performed
Dr. Ryaz Ansari, in West Hartford, CT, is the first oral surgeon in Connecticut to use the Yomi, a new high-tech robotic device. Yomi robotic technology utilizes … more
Dentistry
Dr. Walter Siqueira Receives SHRF Excellence Award
At the 2020 Santé Awards Dr. Walter Siqueira (DDS, PhD), full professor and associate dean, academic, in the College of Dentistry, received an Excellence Award … more
Visiting Dental Service Teams Can Resume in Handful of N.W.T. Communities, Government Says
Dentists travelling within the Northwest Territories to provide services are now back in operation in some communities as the territorial government, with support from Indigenous Services Canada, gave dental … more
A Message from the President of the Canadian Dental Association
The Canadian Dental Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joel Neal to the position of Chief Executive Officer of … more
New Business Education Club for Dental Students Debuted with Online Seminar
A new student-run organization at Schulich Dentistry is creating a space for dental students to learn about business and entrepreneurship opportunities within their future profession. … more
dentalcorp Leads the Industry in Care by Putting Canadian COVID Concerns at Ease
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the vast majority of dental practices in Canada were ordered to close. Despite being widely declared as safe … more
When Coronavirus Vaccines are Ready, Dentists, Optometrists May Give Shots
With multiple Covid-19 vaccines rapidly heading toward approval, optometrists and dentists are pushing for the authority to immunize patients during routine eye exams and dental cleanings. These … more
Green Shield Canada to Transform Canadian Public Health with $6.15-Million Gift to Faculty of Dentistry
A $6.15 million gift made by Green Shield Canada (GSC) to the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry – the largest single donation to dental public health research … more
TIME TO SWITCH: Aerosol Reduction with the Flip of a Switch.
NEW Ti-Max Z95L Instantly switch between Water Spray or Water Jet at the flip of a switch with the world’s first two-way spray technology. When … more
British Dentists Feel Suicidal Amid Soaring Pressures as Whitehall ‘Turns a Blind Eye’ to the Crisis
‘Broken’ dentists are being overwhelmed by stress and struggling to hit crippling patient targets – even before the coronavirus pandemic brought widespread disruption to the … more
Virtual Dentsply Sirona World: Exciting Program with Motivating Speakers and Inspirational Solutions for Efficient Workflows
Exceptional circumstances require exceptional changes: Dentsply Sirona World, the ‘Ultimate Dental Meeting’, took place completely online from November 13 to 20. More than 4,500 dentists, … more
COVID-19 Update: New Regional Restrictions
The Government of Ontario has announced important changes to its COVID-19 Response Framework. Among those changes is the decision to move Toronto and Peel Region into … more
Halifax Law Firm Preps for Potential Class-Action Against Dentist Accused of Misconduct
A Halifax law firm is preparing to potentially file a class-action lawsuit against a prominent Halifax-area dentist whose licence was suspended this week after several allegations of … more
ADA Urges CDC to Include Dentists in COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
The ADA is asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to incorporate dentists into its framework for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. In a Nov. 20 … more
COVID-19 Update: Changes to Thresholds
The Government of Ontario today revised the thresholds in its COVID-19 Response Framework. In some areas local public health units are imposing additional measures. As … more
Dentsply Sirona World as a Top-Class Virtual Event: Excellent Dentistry for a Healthy Smile
From November 13 to 20, 2020, the ultimate dental meeting Dentsply Sirona World takes place as a very special virtual event. With more than 70 … more
Dentist Teams Up With Engineers, Scientists to Make Office Air Cleaner
A Vancouver dentist whose practice was closed because of COVID-19 teamed up with engineers and scientists to design and manufacture an air filtration system he … more
Harvard School of Dental Medicine Alumna Reflects on Progress and Potential to Address Racial Inequities
Fifty years ago, Dolores Mercedes Franklin, DMD74, PD76, became the first woman of color to attend Harvard School of Dental Medicine and one of the … more
Breaking Down Barriers: U of T Faculty of Dentistry Builds Community with Student ‘Houses’
When the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry first closed its doors to all but essential emergency services, Ryan Schure wondered how the COVID-19 restrictions would affect students … more
Dentists are the Forgotten Health Providers During COVID-19
In the ‘before times,’ as people are now calling the period before COVID-19, dentists were already managing a highly demanding profession with significant mental health stressors. … more