How to Communicate Treatment Plans to Patients
There are many reasons for patients to deny treatment acceptance, ranging from cost, time or simply a lack of understanding. Over 50% of patients have … more
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Weekly Wisdom: The Importance of Morning Meetings
Dr. Les Rykiss discusses the importance of conducting morning meetings with your team in this week’s Weekly Wisdom video. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … more
OPTIM® is Effective Against Novel Coronavirus
OPTIM® has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Novel Coronavirus on hard non-porous surfaces and non-invasive medical devices. This product can therefore be used against … more
Molecular Iodine: Could This Be a Game Changer for Dentistry?
It looks like 2020 is bringing the Canadian dental profession a gift, in the new selection of molecular iodine (I2) products from ioTech International. These … more
Participate in DIAC’s 24th Annual Future of Dentistry Survey and Enter to Win!
The Dental Industry of Canada (DIAC) is pleased to announce the launch of its 24th Annual Future of Dentistry Survey. This is the primary vehicle … more
Swollen Faces and Broken Teeth as Dentists Reopen in St. John’s
St. John’s dentist Francis McCarthy is back at work Thursday after a long stretch without seeing patients. Those who are coming to his Water Street … more
Why Many Children with Autism Have Oral Health Problems
The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 160 children around the world has an autism spectrum disorder. Autism is a condition related to the development of the brain … more
These Instagram-Friendly Dentist Offices are a Millennials Dream
Inside an airy Financial District studio, two chipper women dressed like flight attendants greeted me, took my coat and led me to a mirror-walled room … more
A 2-Month Wait to Fix His 2 Front Teeth: The Problem with the Ontario Seniors Dental Program
A 73-year-old Windsorite is worried he might lose some of his teeth while he waits to be seen by a government-funded dentist. The Ontario Seniors … more
Dental Hygienist Offering Alternative to Traditional Dentist Visit
A Grande Prairie woman is hoping to change the way people look at a traditional visit to the dentist. Dental Hygienist Meg Kreutziger recently opened … more
Dentists Rank No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Jobs Report
Dentists leaped up to No. 2 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the 100 Best Jobs, the magazine revealed on its website Jan. 7. … more
Fewer Nova Scotians Using Children’s Dental Coverage as New Oral Health Strategy Work Begins
As the province develops its first oral health strategy, new numbers show that fewer and fewer Nova Scotians are taking advantage of existing oral health … more
Study of Ontario’s Dental Complaints Highlights Importance of Communication in Addition to Clinical Care
A groundbreaking study of complaints made to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) over an 11-year period is yielding new insights into … more
Henry Schein, Ivoclar Vivadent Announce Plans for Distribution of The New PrograMill One Milling System
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and Ivoclar Vivadent AG announced today the plans for distribution of the new PrograMill One Milling System, where the companies … more
Dentist Points Out Gaps in New Program for Low-Income Seniors
Dr. Kim Hansen says there’s a lot of confusion about the new Ontario Seniors’ Dental Care Program. The Prescott dentist and President of the Ontario … more
Major Shakeup in Regulation of Health Professionals Proposed in B.C. to Improve Patient Safety
Patients in British Columbia could soon know about every single action taken by professional colleges in response to complaints about health-care workers, rather than just a … more
Survey Finds Dentists Underscreen For Cancer Among High-Risk Groups
Oral health care providers underscreen for oral and oropharyngeal cancer among high-risk groups, including current cigarette smokers, minorities and people of low socioeconomic status, according … more
Chewing Gums May Lower Risk Of Dental Cavities: Study
Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the deterioration of cavities of the teeth, according to a study that analyzed research published over the last 50 … more
Ontario To Spend $90M Yearly On Free Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors
The Doug Ford government says it will spend $90 million annually to provide free routine dental care to low-income seniors in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford, Health … more
USask Dental Researcher To Take Part In Prestigious International Competition
For the first time, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) dental researcher has earned the right to compete in the world’s most prestigious international student research … more