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Wisdom Teeth Removal Puts Some Young People at Risk of Opioid Addiction, Study Says
by Maria Clark, NOLA.comWisdom teeth removal surgery, a fairly common and painful procedure, is also one of the first points of access to prescription opioid medication among adolescents and young adults resulting in a higher risk of opioid addiction in this age group,…
Merix Pharmaceutical Corp. Announces Availability of RELEEV® in Convenience Stores
by Merix Pharmaceutical Corp.Merix Pharmaceutical Corp., an industry leader in the treatment of cold sores and development of phyto-pharmaceutical technology, announces its RELEEV® 1 Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment that is available in drugstores like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid, is now available…
65 More Families File Lawsuit Against Anaheim Dental Clinic on Behalf of Infected Children
by Deepa Bharath, The Orange County RegisterSixty-five families whose children were infected by rare bacteria when they underwent pulpotomies, or “baby root canals,” at an Anaheim clinic two years ago filed a lawsuit Wednesday, Jan. 16, naming the clinic, its operators, the company that installs and maintains water…
Province to Spend Almost $1 Million on Expanded Dental Coverage for Kids
by Taryn Grant, StarMetro HalifaxThe government of Nova Scotia says it will now pay for more basic dental treatment for children without private insurance. In a news release Wednesday morning, the province announced an expansion to the Children’s Oral Health Program, which covers children…
Henry Schein & International College of Dentists Partner with Fleur de Vie
by Henry Schein, Inc.Henry Schein and the International College of Dentists’ (ICD) Global Visionary Fund (GVF) have once again joined together to support the oral health of children. This time, products were donated to the Fleur de Vie’s health awareness and education initiative…
VistaCool 3 Eliminates Need for Autoclave Condenser Bottles
by SciCanSciCan is proud to announce the VistaCool 3 Direct-to-Drain Thermal Reduction System for Autoclave Wastewater, created by Vista Research Group. The innovative design of the new VistaCool 3 provides all the same benefits as its predecessors, while occupying less space.…
Panthera Dental Invests $20.6 Million for Brand New Headquarters
by Panthera DentalTo support their ongoing growth in the dental and medical field, Panthera Dental will soon have new headquarters. This $20.6 million investment will quadruple current production capacity and create 150 new jobs over the next five years. The new headquarters…
Cantel Acquires Vista Research Group
by Cantel Medical Corp.Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE:CMD) announced today that it has acquired Vista Research Group, LLC. (“Vista Research Group”), a company that provides a complete line of innovative water treatment, purification and management solutions for the dental industry. The total purchase price…
Dentsply Sirona at IDS 2019: Everything for the Success of Dental Practice, Lab
by Dentsply SironaVisitors to the IDS 2019 can look forward to an imaginative and exciting program from Dentsply Sirona. Numerous product presentations, hands-on courses and an “innovation corner” all provide a platform for in-depth exchanges. “Our products are innovative thanks to our…
Minnesota Dental Association Releases Opioid Support Materials for Dentists and Patients
by Manitoba Dental AssociationThe Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) has published a new brochure on pain management and the dangers of opioid use. The patient brochure educates on the dangers of opioid use and offers information on opioid alternatives as well as storing and…
Do You Know a Dental Hygiene Superhero?
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to support our second annual competition to recognize dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across Canada. Championed by your oral health defender CDHA and sponsored by Sensodyne®, we’re looking for…
Canadian Dental Hygienists Start the Cannabis Conversation
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, dental hygienists urge everyone to think carefully before using cannabis,…
High-Capacity RapidHeat Tabletop Sterilizer Now Available
by CPAC EquipmentAfter a period of lengthy development, CPAC Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the February 2019 rollout of their new RapidHeat™ Pro11 High-Capacity Tabletop Sterilizer. With over 700% (7 times) more capacity than its COX RapidHeat™ predecessor, the Pro11 has…
Dental Flossing, Other Behaviors Linked with Higher Levels of PFAS in Body
by Silent Spring Institute, EurekAlert!A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing with Oral-B Glide dental floss, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- and grease-proof substances that have been linked with numerous health…
OraCare Launches Implant Post-Op Care System, Designed To Help Prevent Peri-Implantitis
by OraCareA combination of an in-office gel and a take-home rinse, this system is designed to protect the investment made by both doctor and patient The active ingredients activated chlorine dioxide, xylitol, and aloe kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, biofilm, and VSCs…
Lawsuit Alleges Major Red Flags in Yuma Boy’s Death Following Dental Visit
by Mike Pelton, ABC15 ArizonaA year after the death of a young Arizona boy following a dental procedure, a lawsuit is taking aim at everyone involved with the operation. Zion Gastelum, 2, passed away four days after a visit to a Kool Smiles dental clinic in…
Paid Bioactive Giomer Materials Can Help Improve Clinical Outcomes
by ShofuBioactive Dental Materials Today’s patients seek treatments that are not only aesthetic but also innocuous, healing and have beneficial influence on their overall health. Over the past several decades, dentistry has been seeing a shift from reactive treatments of dental…
Dentist Plans to Open ‘Affordable’ Clinic in Regina
by David Baxter, Global NewsLots of people avoid going to the dentist. For some, it’s to avoid a potentially painful procedure but for many it’s because of the cost. Without insurance, the cost of procedures can quickly exceed $1,000. Regina dentist Blake Mitchell is…
dentalcorp, Dentist Partners Offer Support to Core Dental Group Patients and Staff
by dentalcorpdentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental practices, announced today it would be opening its doors to patients and staff left stranded after a series of Core Dental Group clinics in Edmonton suddenly shut down. These recent closures have had a…
Manitoba Dental Association Wants to Open Dental Emergency Room in Winnipeg
by Amber McGuckin, Global NewsFor many Manitobans, getting a terrible toothache can mean a trip to the hospital, but that could be changing if the Manitoba Dental Association has its way. Association president Dr. Cory Sul says too many people are ending up in hospital…