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Quip, An Instagram-Friendly Toothbrush Company, Is Going After The Dental Insurance Industry
by AdWeekInstead of simply disrupting a category, direct-to-consumer brands are expanding into changing up entire industries. Two telemedicine direct-to-consumer brands—Ro and Keeps—started the first wave by offering men a different way to get a doctor’s consultation on uncomfortable health issues. Now,…
Finding A Native American Dentist Is Rare; UB Dental Program Aims To Change That
by The University at BuffaloNearly 10,500 students applied to attend dental school in the U.S. this fall. Just 16 of those students are Native American, according to the American Dental Education Association. The Native American pre-dental student gateway program, an initiative between the University at…
How Vaping May Ruin Your Teeth
by CNetWhen it comes to your health and the potential dangers of vaping, you probably think you’ve heard it all. New York periodontist Scott Froum, D.D.S., did too — including the possibility of e-cigarettes exploding in someone’s face. But then Froum started noticing a troubling trend…
Burlington Dentist Leads Association
by Hamilton SpectatorA Burlington dentist has been appointed president of the Ontario Dental Association. Dr. Don Russell, who has practised dentistry in the area for more than 30 years, assumed the role this month. Russell became involved with the Ontario Dental Association…
Tsawwassen Man Named To Order Of Canada For Work In Dental Field
by Delta OptimistFor his long-lasting contributions as a clinician, educator and historian in the field of dentistry, Tsawwassen’s Patrick Ralph Crawford is one of 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Known to his friends and family as Ralph, the 91-year-old…
P.E.I. Dealing With Shortage Of Dental Assistants
by CBCDentists in Prince Edward Island are finding it harder and harder to hire dental assistants and it’s a problem right across Canada, according to the president of the Dental Association of P.E.I. With fewer people training for the profession, efforts are underway…
Dr. Martin Schwarz Launches Bioscaling, A Revolutionary Dental Cosmetic To Tackle Tartar Build-up
by Dr. Martin SchwarzDr. Martin Schwarz – the oral care brand of LDK GmbH, that believes in the importance of healthy gums and a white smile, launches Bioscaling – an innovative, first of its kind dental gel. Bioscaling is an innovative antibacterial product designed for independent…
OperaVR Extracts Pain, Anxiety From Dreaded Dental Visits
by Las Vegas Review JournalHe knows he’s hated, this pinata of medicine. Dr. Bryan Laskin gets that it’s not really about him. It’s not personal that for many a trip to his office is as much the stuff of nightmares as that fanged creature…
Dental Health Needs Of Seniors Examined In New Survey By Thunder Bay Public Health Unit
by CBCThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit is inviting people aged 65 and older, living in the northwestern Ontario city and surrounding area, to participate in a new study examining their dental health care needs and any problems they face in…
The Kois Center For Dental Research And Education Launches New App For Patients: Healthy Mouth
by Morning StarThe Kois Center (https://www.koiscenter.com/patient-education/healthymouth/) recently launched a new self-assessment, educational app specifically designed for patients called the Healthy Mouth. The app provides users with an immediate estimate of their oral health using an algorithm that analyzes user responses to oral…
Toothbrush Harder To Build Than Mars Rover Part Is ‘Breakthrough’ In Dental Care, Hong Kong Inventor Says
by South China Morning PostThe Hong Kong inventor who created a space tool for a Mars rover has co-designed a “breakthrough” that he says can revolutionise toothbrushing. Dr Ng Tze-chuen, honorary associate professor of the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of dentistry, and Jin…
Tel Aviv Scientists Could Make Root Canals History
by HaaretzNew nano-filling prevents the secondary tooth decay that takes place beneath cavities; could reach trial stage in a year or two. Sorry, sadists: You may want to find a more dependable profession now that Tel Aviv University has invented fillings…
Eric Bruno To Lead North America Commercial Business At Dentsply Sirona
by Dentsply SironaEric Bruno has joined Dentsply Sirona as Senior Vice President of the North America Regional Commercial Organization. He is responsible for leading the company’s go-to-market strategy in North America to provide innovative solutions and clinical education supporting dental professionals and…
DMG Introduces A Revolutionary SEMI-PERMANENT Crown Material: LuxaCrown – The Chairside Way To Long-Lasting Crowns
by DMGDMG introduces a new revolutionary composite crown material, LuxaCrown. The new material provides the clinician the luxury of long-lasting crowns, chairside. In the world of prosthetic restorations, LuxaCrown is raising the bar with its outstanding stability and remarkable longevity. LuxaCrown…
Not Everyone Uses A Toothbrush And Toothpaste To Clean Their Teeth
by Mena FNMost people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use traditional techniques to clean their teeth. Some of these…
Alan Malouf, SF’s ‘Dentist To The Stars,’ Dies At 62
by San Francisco ChronicleAlan Malouf, known as “the dentist to the stars” in San Francisco society, died June 29 in Hillsborough of a recurrence of multiple myeloma. Malouf was 62. His death was confirmed by his sister, Carol Malouf Atkeson. “Alan passed away…
Genes Could Play A Role In Tooth Decay And Gum Disease
by University of BristolTooth decay and gum disease impact on illness and healthcare spending, yet the role of genetics in dental problems is largely unknown. New research led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Bristol, suggests hereditary traits and…
‘Something To Smile About’ : Halifax Oral Care Company Gets Funding For ‘Breakthrough’ Product
by Halifax TodayIR Scientific Inc.’s Sensi-IP provides relief to those with sensitive teeth. A Halifax-based company is getting a $500,000 repayable contribution through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to move forward with a new product that provides relief to those with…
NYU Dentists Want To Redefine Care For Patients With Disabilities
by amNewYorkThe school’s Oral Health Center for Disabilities is focused on patients with physical, cognitive and developmental challenges. For Staten Island residents Donna Agoncillo and her son Christopher Agoncillo, having a dentist that understands how to treat people with special needs…
Dentsply Sirona Supports 15 Indigenous Villages In The Xingu Region With Dental Treatment
by Dentsply SironaModern technology and high-quality materials – Dentsply Sirona provided extensive equipment for the dental treatment of indigenous peoples in the Amazon region of Brazil. A team from Doutores Sem Fronteiras (Doctors Without Borders) traveled to the region of Mato Grosso…