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Managing Stress May Improve Oral Health, Says Nova Scotia Dental Association
by Alexander Quon, Global NewsA new report from the Nova Scotia Dental Association is connecting the dots between stress and oral health — laying out an argument that managing stress could improve an individual’s oral health. The information is part of the organization’s 2019 Nova…
Alberta Liberals Say They’d Pressure Ottawa for Universal Dental Care If Elected
by Sarah Rieger, CBC NewsAlberta Liberal Leader David Khan said if elected, his party would work to make dental care in the province more affordable. “We know that dental health is critical to your overall health,” said Khan while announcing the party’s affordable dental-care…
Poor Oral Health May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Among African American Women
by Boston University School of MedicineAfrican American women with poor oral health may be more likely to get pancreatic cancer (PC). In the U.S., studies show that African Americans are more likely to get pancreatic cancer than Caucasians. Poor oral health, specifically adult tooth loss…
Sonendo® to Launch the GentleWave® System in Canada at AAE 2019
by Sonendo®Sonendo announced today the Canada launch of the GentleWave System. The timing of the launch coincides with the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual meeting which will take place, April 10-13, 2019, in Montreal, Canada. President and CEO, Bjarne Bergheim…
Heart Attack Victim Thankful for Dental Office Staff That Saved Her Life
by Sarah Morin, CBC NewsMelissa Dunlay expected Jan. 30 would be like any other day. She got up, got her kids ready for school, and went to her dentist appointment at River Valley Dental Clinic in Saint John with her daughter. It was snowing…
Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020
by Oral Reconstruction FoundationThe Oral Reconstruction Foundation is pleased to announce the theme and venue for the 2020 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium. With a world-renowned lineup of speakers from all dental disciplines, the Symposium themed – 20/20 Vision – will cover a wide…
Bite-Mark Analysis Has Been Shown To Be Flawed Science
by Kenyon Wallace, Toronto Star“Tell me what happened, don’t leave anything out.” The crime boss wanted Bradley Streiling to tell him everything about the death of two-year-old Noah Cownden, Streiling’s stepson. Streiling began, haltingly, to recount how Noah had slipped from the bathtub at…
Three Philadelphia Dental Clinics May Have Exposed Patients to HIV, Officials Say
by Brett Molina, USA TODAYThree dental clinics were shut down in Philadelphia because of conditions that may have exposed patients to diseases such as HIV, said the city’s health department. Three locations of the Trieu Family Dental Clinic were shut down by the Philadelphia…
Innovative And Efficient: Dentsply Sirona Presented Itself As A New, Dynamic And Agile Company And Impressed At The IDS 2019 With Substantial Products
by Dentsply SironaSpread over two booths with a total of more than 2,000 square meters, Dentsply Sirona made a spectacular impression at the IDS 2019. Bringing to life the motto “Inspired by your needs,” the world’s largest manufacturer of dental products and…
Dental Hygienists Promote Sugar Free Smiles
by The Canadian Dental Hygienists AssociationMarch is Nutrition Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to rethink our daily food and beverage choices for improved oral and overall health. Dental hygienists have been telling us for years that the more sugar we eat, the worse…
G-ænial® Universal Injectable from GC Will Transform Way You Work
by GCG-ænial Universal Injectable is a very versatile and user-friendly composite, because of some unique features. It is highly filled and is stronger than many paste composites. Thanks to its injectable and highly thixotropic viscosity, it adapts very well to the…
Internal Strife Continues at Dental College as Employees Seek Independent Investigation
by Robert Cribb, Toronto StarAn escalating war of words between the leadership of the province’s dental watchdog and its employees has prompted calls for an independent investigation into an alleged toxic workplace culture of “bullying and harassment” that is undermining the public interest. On…
Henry Schein’s Steven Kess Honored for Pioneering Program for Children with Disabilities
by Henry ScheinAmerican Friends of Shalva (AFOS) announced that Steven W. Kess, Vice President, Global Professional Relations, Henry Schein, Inc., and President, Henry Schein Cares Foundation, has received the Spirit of Hope Award at its 29th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The event was held…
AACD Charitable Foundation Receives the 2018 Mary Byron Award
by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) received the 2018 Mary Byron Project Celebrating Solutions Award in honor of the work it’s done for adults who’ve suffered dental injuries from domestic and sexual violence. The Mary Byron Project…
Philips Teams Up with Dentists to Start European Pilot for Remote Dental Assessments
by PhilipsRoyal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today revealed how dentists will be able to benefit from its new Philips Sonicare Teledentistry Solution, which uses the latest digital technology to enable remote dental assessment through an app. This illustrates Philips’ ambition…
Connect, Learn Advance at the Growth-Oriented Catapult LIVE Symposium
by Catapult EducationCatapult Education, a highly respected and well-known dental education powerhouse, proudly launches Catapult LIVE. This new venture provides Catapult Education with a platform to immerse attendees in inspirational learning led by its existing group of world-class speakers. Catapult LIVE was…
Global Survey Shows Some Countries Better at Providing Oral Health Education in Schools
by FDIToday on World Oral Health Day (WOHD), the American Dental Association joins FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) to highlight the urgent need for oral health education for children. The results of a survey from 13 countries, which asked parents with…
Henry Schein Acquires Lighthouse 360 From Web.com
by Henry ScheinHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), through its Henry Schein One joint venture, today announced that it has acquired Lighthouse 360, a provider of easy-to-use dental practice management and patient communication software that complements Henry Schein One’s strategy to deliver integrated…
Align Technology Announces Strategic Alliance with Digital Smile Design
by Align TechnologyAlign Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) announced today that it is partnering with Digital Smile Design (DSD), a leader in holistic, digital and emotional dentistry solutions for dental clinics in the efforts to advance multi-disciplinary dentistry by building a streamlined end-to-end…
‘Failure to Produce Patient Records’ Among Most Cited Violations, Says Dental Board
by California Dental AssociationMaintaining its focus on consumer safety, the Dental Board of California has issued an increasing number of citations in recent years. As noted in its 2018 Sunset Review Report to the California Legislature, citations increased by 36 percent in each…