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July 2, 2020
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Covid-19 Isn’t Keeping Americans from the Dentist, DentalPlans.com Survey Reveals
by DentalPlans.comNearly 90% of respondents to a new survey by DentalPlans.com, a leading online marketplace for dental savings plans, said they will go to the dentist despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as long as safety precautions are in place. Of those…
June 25, 2020
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UB Dental Students 3D Print Free Face Shields For Local Dentists
by The University at BuffaloA team of University at Buffalo dental students are using 3D printers to supply UB and Western New York dentists with much-needed protective equipment as local practices return to providing oral health care. The students, working under the guidance of…
June 24, 2020
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NYU Dentistry Awarded $2 Million to Train Dentists to Treat People with Disabilities
by New York UniversityNYU College of Dentistry’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry has received a nearly $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to train dentists and other health professionals to provide oral health care to people with disabilities and…
June 18, 2020
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Pokemon Smile Will Make Kids Brush Their Teeth
by GameSpotA new mobile app is joining the family of Pokemon spin-offs on phones, and like the previously announced Pokemon Sleep, this one is aimed at improving your lifestyle. Pokemon Smile, which is now available on Android and iOS, is an…
June 17, 2020
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Dentist Can Take Lead Action in Responding to Vaping Spike
by ADA NewsIt can start with a simple, straightforward question: Do you vape or use e-cigarettes? In an effort to help patients improve their oral and overall health, dentists should proactively broach the topic of vaping, according to Dr. Andrew Welles, a…
June 11, 2020
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U of T Researchers to Study Impact of Cannabis on Indigenous Oral Health
by University of TorontoA multidisciplinary team from the University of Toronto, with experts from the Faculty of Dentistry and the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health has been awarded a five year, $1.5-million grant from the…
June 9, 2020
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Celebrating the Next Generation of Dental Professionals: Dentsply Sirona and the AADR Honor Talented Students with the 2020 SCADA Awards
by Dentsply SironaDentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) congratulate the winners of the 2020 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application Awards (SCADA) program. Due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, the traditional competition and awards…
June 8, 2020
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UB Spinoff OptiMed Technology Awarded Grant to Advance Medicinal Toothpaste
by The University at BuffaloThe University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and university spinoff OptiMed Technology were awarded a $50,000 manufacturing grant from the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund to accelerate the development of their products to the market. OptiMed Technology utilizes nanotechnology to…
June 5, 2020
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Now Available – The New Normal: Practice Playbook!
by Transitions GroupThe New Normal Practice Playbook will help prepare you for moving into the next phases of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The playbook includes the considerations, office policies and programs for effective occupational health and safety used to educate the dental…
June 4, 2020
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NYU’s “Decade of Smiles” Program
by Henry Schein Inc.NYU’s “Decade of Smiles” Program is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the NYU-Henry Schein Global Student Outreach Program (GSO). The GSO program provides oral health care education, emergency dental services, screenings, prevention, sealant application, and restorative treatment to underserved…
May 25, 2020
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Camosun’s Dental Program Donates Toothpaste To Those in Need
by Victoria NewsDental health is important for everyone, even during a pandemic. That’s why the dental hygiene program at Camosun College is donating thousands of toothpaste packages to local charities. The program would typically have seen hundreds of community clients at this…
May 22, 2020
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dentalcorp Academic Excellence Award Recipients Announced
by dentalcorpdentalcorp, Canada’s largest and leading network of dental clinics, has announced the winners of its inaugural national scholarship program that supports the next generation of oral healthcare professionals. The dentalcorp Academic Excellence Award, the first of its kind in Canada,…
May 20, 2020
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Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Program Alumnae Score in Top 3% on US Exam
by University of ManitobaTwo graduates of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s pediatric dentistry graduate program were awarded the 2019 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award. Rena Sihra and Tara Kennedy received the honour which goes to those who score in the top three…
May 5, 2020
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Researchers at U of T Faculty of Dentistry Explore Rapid, Low-Cost COVID-19 Test
by University of TorontoA simple mouth swab and rinse with testing technology adapted from a common viral detection method – the pap smear – could provide an easy, low cost and rapid diagnostic tool for COVID-19 infections, according to researchers at the University of…
April 24, 2020
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New Dean for Hardvard’s School of Dental Medicine
by The Harvard GazetteWilliam V. Giannobile, an educator and leader in the field of periodontology and an internationally recognized scholar in oral regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and precision medicine, has been named dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). The appointment…
April 23, 2020
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Embracing “Friendly” Bacteria for Better Oral Health
by FanshaweFor several decades, the frontline defense against cavities and other oral health issues has focused on removing bacteria. To date, brushing and regular dental cleanings are viewed as the best tools for maintaining healthy mouths. Yet, joint research by London-based…
April 22, 2020
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Train Your Way Through COVID-19 Cabin Fever
by Transitions GroupDon’t Let Cabin Fever WIN!! Congratulations, you have made it to week 6 of the COVID-19 shutdown and isolation. At Transitions Group, our COVID-19 Survival support team is listening and has noticed a shift in attitude during isolation. This shift…
April 1, 2020
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UB Oral Biologists Recognized for Research and Mentorship from AADR and AAID
by The University at BuffaloTwo faculty members in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine were honored for their outstanding efforts in the areas of research, training and mentorship. Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, professor and chair of oral biology and associate dean…
March 25, 2020
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Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 as a Dentist in Canada (Updated Regularly)
by Oral HealthDue to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Oral Health has compiled a list of all updates pertaining to the dental industry in Canada that have been shared on our website for your convenience. This article will be updated regularly.…
March 18, 2020
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Dental Schools Take Proactive Steps in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
by ADA NewsClasses moving online, practicing social distancing and cancelling of university-sponsored travel and events are among the ways dental schools around the country are responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. Some are extending their spring breaks…