Dental Equipment Stolen From Vancouver Island Charity
As a dental hygienist, Heather Cooper’s job is to make peoples smiles shine. She normally works in Nanaimo but each year, as part of the … more
Dental Care
1 out of 5 Texans Has Not Seen a Dentist in 5 Years or More
Many Texans would agree that healthy teeth and gums are important, however a Guardian survey shows Texans aren’t backing it up with regular visits to the dentist. … more
Province Needs To Do More To Fill Dental Care Funding Gap, Ottawa Dentist Says
An Ottawa dentist says more needs to be done to help Ontarians access necessary dental care. Around 32 per cent of Canadians don’t have dental insurance, … more
Oral Microbiome Therapy May Improve Cirrhosis Symptoms
In the treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis the standard of care traditionally has not focused on the patient’s teeth. Yet now, investigators … more
Nunavut Dental Health Needs Action: Dentist
When Márta Demoth worked as a dentist in Nunavut, she says she felt more like a firefighter than a dentist. The teeth of many of … more
Preoperative Oral Care May Reduce Complications From Cancer Surgery
Undergoing oral care with a dentist prior to major cancer surgery significantly decreased postoperative complications, according to the results of a Japanese retrospective study. Patients … more
Dental Issues Can Negatively Impact Children’s School Success
A trip to the dentist is one of the best ways to help children have a successful school year. This is unfortunately because the high … more
Rise of Fluoride-Free Toothpaste has Dentists Concerned
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater … more
Tongue Splitting: Surgeons Warn of Serious Health Risks
People who have their tongues split deliberately are putting their health at serious risk, surgeons have warned. The procedure involves cutting the tongue in half … more
Special Olympics Athlete Receives Oral Hygiene
A Special Olympics athlete receives personal oral hygiene instruction at Special Smiles during Canada National Games in August 2018. Henry Schein, Inc. recently announced a … more
Quebec Dentists Ready to Leave Public System as Contract Talks Drag On
In a move that could leave thousands of Quebecers without access to dental care, dentists are threatening to pull out of the public health system … more
Heroic Dentistry: Asperger’s Syndrome and Special Care with ACTIVA
The Heroic Dentistry series celebrates oral health care providers who, like PULPDENT founder Dr. Harold Berk, have made it their mission to save teeth and … more
Quebec Dentists Threaten Withdrawal From Public Plan
Angered over what they call a lack of enthusiasm from Quebec Health Minister Gaetan Barrette over a new collective agreement, Quebec’s dentists are threatening to … more
Dentsply Sirona Supports Doctors Without Borders in the Amazon Region
On June 26th, 2018, a Doctors Without Borders team launched its fifth tour in Brazil, offering dental aid for indigenous people in the Amazon region … more
BC Dental Hygienists Provide Dental Care for Underserved
The British Columbia Dental Hygienists Association’s Caring Campaign will provide dental hygiene care for underserved or disadvantaged British Columbians who might not otherwise be able … more
Buffalo Professor Trains Syrian Refugee Camp Teachers in Dental Care
Dental professor Othman Shibly travels twice a year to the borders of his native Syria to help deliver dental care to more than 2,000 refugee … more
Ontario Election Healthcare Platforms Recap
With the Ontario election just a couple weeks away and endless information about the parties’ platforms circulating, it’s a good time to refresh yourself on … more
Ontario PCs Promise Dental Plan for Low-Income Seniors
A Progressive Conservative government would invest $98 million per year to help low-income access dental care, party Leader Doug Ford said Saturday. “Many Ontarians have … more
P.E.I. Dental Hygienists Offering Free Oral Health Care
P.E.I. dental professionals will once again be opening their hearts by providing free oral health care to those in the community who need it most. … more
Primary Care Physicians Feel Unprepared to Provide Oral Health Care
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that primary care physicians may feel underequipped to provide adequate oral health … more