CDHA Applauds LPC and NDP for Prioritizing Oral Health Care in Agreement
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of an agreement reached between the Liberal Party of Canada and the … more
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New Data Reveals the Countries in Europe With the Best Oral Health
According to a new study, people in Ireland, Lithuania and Azerbaijan all take better care of their teeth than Brits. The UK, in 12th place, fails … more
Colgate® Announces Recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE)
Colgate-Palmolive is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), which supports oral health research projects across multiple disciplines. … more
Poor Oral Health More Likely for Children With Heart Conditions
Children with heart conditions are more likely to have poor oral health and teeth in fair or poor condition than those without heart conditions, according … more
Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. Adults Agree Maintaining Oral Health Essential to Overall Health
In recognition of World Oral Health Day, Delta Dental published new survey* findings on U.S. adults’ oral health behaviors, including their awareness of the importance … more
People With Parkinson Disease May Have Lower Oral Health Quality of Life
People with Parkinson disease experience a lower oral health quality of life than people without the disease according to a study in the Netherlands to … more
Excess Sugar Consumption Costs Canada’s Health-Care System $5 Billion Each Year
Imagine if the real cost to society of the food you buy at the grocery store was built right into each product’s price. Everything with … more
Staff Shortage: Yet Another Challenge to Overcome
Just when we thought that we had the PPE shortage issue under control, had put up barriers, air purifiers and made sure our patients felt … more
Re: Editorial: Staff Shortage: Yet Another Challenge to Overcome
In the world of dentistry, we all know that, in reality, there is no such thing as a “solo practitioner”. Even a dental office owned … more
Toothpastes in Dentistry: A Review
ABSTRACT Toothpastes have evolved substantially over the past few decades. Major strides have been made in the industry with the introduction of novel formulations that … more
Invasive Cervical Resorption: A Dental Pandemic or an Auto-immune Disease of the Mouth?
BACKGROUND: Six years ago, in the May issue of Oral Health, I wrote a case report on the successful treatment of root resorption in the … more
A Review of Intraoral Appliances for Temporomandibular Disorders: Effectiveness, Types, Characteristics, and Indications for Use
This article is dedicated to Dr. Mervyn Gornitsky, a dear supervisor, mentor, and a friend who has served the dental community since 1953. I have … more
Let’s Talk About HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer: Now What? Calling the Dental Team to Action!
Gone are the days when only tobacco and alcohol were the main risk factors that needed to be discussed with dental patients during head and … more
The Electric Handpiece Gamechanger Has Launched Bien-Air Dental’s Nova Emerges as the Swiss Army Knife of Handpieces – Able to Be Whatever the Dentist Needs
One of the things I’ve always appreciated about Bien-Air Dental is its commitment to quality and integrity. Situated in Bienne, Switzerland – considered the “Watch … more
FDI World Dental Federation Asks How Can Industry Drive Innovation to Improve Oral Health?
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year, all around the world, on 20 March. In the spirit of the 2022 WOHD campaign, Be Proud of … more
New Dental Tool Prototype Can Spot Acidic Conditions That Lead to Cavities
In a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria … more
Glasgow Dentists ‘Fighting Back’ Against Oral Health Crisis in City Children
Glasgow dentists are to hold out-of-hours clinics to help stem the growing oral health emergency among children. Hundreds of children will be treated by dentists … more
Research: Understanding the Correlation Between HIV and Oral Health
With a passion for public health dentistry, Dr. Abbas Jessani aims to improve the oral health of underserved populations. In his latest research, Jessani, Assistant … more
How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Dentists want to know their Financial Independence Target (FIT#TM) ‘How much do I need to retire?’ is a common question we are frequently asked at … more
Weekly Wisdom: Obtaining an Accurate Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Mark Lin reveals how dental clinicians can provide accurate treatment options. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … more