Survey Reveals COVID-19 a Major Factor in Americans’ Failing Dental Health
A recent survey commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists reveals that more than half of Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to … more
Dental Health
NHS Dental Patients ‘Told to Go Private’ as Watchdog Warns of Crisis
Some NHS dental patients are being asked to pay for private appointments to get treatment while others face two-year waits to be seen, a watchdog has warned. … more
Tooth Decay May Result From Immune Response, Not Just Bacterial Plaque
Cavities in teeth may result from an immune system response, not just bacteria, according to a recent U of T study. This counters decades of established … more
Genetic Make-Up Has Little Impact on Dental Health, New Study Finds
A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, however, the research did find that children with overweight mothers are … more
Causes of Mouth Sores in People with HIV
Mouth sores, also known as ulcers, are a common symptom of HIV. Mouth sores can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life … more
People Affected by Mental Health at Higher Risk of Poor Dental Outcomes
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say more needs to be done to help improve the quality of dental health care for people who … more
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
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
Canadian Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Dental Care
Leslie Arlene Henderson has lost multiple teeth. She can’t remember the last time she had major dental work. And for the last year, she’s been in … more
Alcoholic Drinks Linked to Harmful Oral Bacteria
When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum … 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
Research Finds Link Between Fertility and Tooth Loss
Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums, suggest the results of a large European study published online in … more
National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW) is April 8-14
National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 8‒14 as part of oral health month in Canada. During that week, which emphasizes “Oral Health … more
Workshop Explores Link Between Gum Disease and Diabetes
Experts from the fields of gum health and diabetes met in Madrid on February 19 and 20 for the Perio-Diabetes Workshop, a pioneering international summit … more
Dental Hygienists Show Support for Canada’s Heart Month
February is Heart Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the risks of cardiovascular (heart) disease and stroke and the importance … more
Mission 2 Jamaica
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, a group of strangers from across Ontario gathered at the Toronto airport. Their mission: head down to Negril, Jamaica to … more
The (Best Available) Evidence-Based Dentistry – “Go ahead, make my day and don’t floss!”
Well, it’s more accurate to say that an investigative journalist from Associated Press (AP) looked at the evidence about the effectiveness of flossing, and came … more
Henry Schein Encourages Dental Volunteers for ‘Give Kids A Smile’ Program
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is calling on dentists and other oral health professionals to be heroes in their communities by volunteering their time and talent … more
Pregnant Women Are Receiving Dental Care Alongside Their Medical Check-Ups
Regular medical checkups are recommended for pregnant women, but doctors will tell you oral care is important as well. Periodontal disease can be problematic for … more
Don’t Tell Your Patients To Stop Flossing Yet, CDA Says
There may be sparse evidence in the medical literature that flossing helps prevent cavities and gum disease, but the Canadian Dental Association says that, for … more