Dentist Replaces Stolen SASHA Lights
A St. Albert dentist who donated $5,000 to replace stolen Christmas lights from the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association’s (SASHA) Lighting The Way fundraiser said … more
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Dentists and Chiropractors Set to be Some of First Professions to Return from COVID-19 Lockdown
As British Columbia aims to lift some COVID-19 restrictions in mid-May, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is painting a clearer picture of what industries … more
Why This Dentist Left His Longtime Practice to Become a Line Cook
After 43 years of filling cavities and pulling teeth, Illinois dentist Peter Glatz decided to chuck it all in December 2018 and pursue his real … more
Hundreds Gather to Remember Toronto Dentist and Daughter Killed in Iran Plane Disaster
Home videos of the life Hamed Esmaeilion shared with his wife and daughter flashed before those gathered to honour them, like the memories he holds of them … more
Henry Schein Signs Global Partnership With International College of Dentists
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it has entered into a new partnership agreement with the International College of Dentists (ICD) to become … more
What Canadians Should Know About Dental Tourism
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 … more
Putting the Risk in Context
Sedation and anesthesia for dentistry has come under scrutiny in the past few years due to a few tragic events where patients experienced harm. These … more
Dentsply Sirona Again Named “Top Employer”
Since 1991, the Top Employers Institute has investigated employers around the world that have outstanding human resources management and strategies. Employers who are oriented toward … more
Good News: Dentists Not at Risk of Acquiring HIV/AIDS from Infected Patients and the Illusion of Infection Control
Preamble Since the appearance of HIV/AIDS in the mid-1980s, clinical dentists, academics and the profession’s regulatory agencies have been concerned about the possibility of an … more
The Impact of Identifying Comorbid Conditions and Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Clinical Problem A 63-year-old female visited the dental clinic at the Jewish General Hospital with chief complaints of jaw pain, bilateral clicking, limited mouth opening, … more
Barriers of Access to Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia as Identified by Ontario Dental Patients
There are various indications for deep sedation and general anesthesia (DS/GA) in dentistry, including anxiety associated with dental treatment, pre-cooperative age, traumatic or extensive dental … more
What Do You Do?
So, what do you do?” is a question often asked at social gatherings. Everyone has a story. Few of us have actually thought one out. … more
ADA Offers 6 Ways to Stay Kissable for Valentine’s Day
From the “Kiss Me” messages on tiny candy hearts to romantic songs on the radio, a kiss is probably on your list this Valentine’s Day. … more
Top 10 Dental News Stories of 2017
It’s been quite a year in dental news! 2017 seemed to bring on some interesting areas of concerns for dental hygienists – whether it was … more
Unnecessary Dental Procedures Being Done for Bonuses
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 … more
Beware: Dental Professionals at Risk of Preventable Diseases
In a recent review article published in the journal Dental Clinics of North America, Leslie R. Halpern, DDS, MD, PhD, MPH, from Meharry Medical College, … more
Dramatic Need for Change in Rural Communities’ Access to Dental Care
The DentaQuest Institute, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting optimal oral health through efficient, effective and high-quality care, today issued its new white paper, “MORE … more
Program Brings Together Dentists, Patients with Developmental Disabilities
On April 8 people with developmental disabilities will come face-to-face with dentists throughout the region as they participate in Sharing Smiles Day. The student-led event … more
Dentsply Sirona to Offer Full-Range Service for Dental Professionals
“We no longer think in individual products or modules, but in intelligent solutions. This enables us to support dentists and dental technicians to provide better, … more
New Online Portal Helps Doctors Share Digital Impressions with Labs
Carestream Dental knows that behind any accurate restoration or fabrication is superior communication between the doctor and the lab. That’s why it’s pleased to announce … more