Alberta Dentists Suspended from Providing Anesthesia
The Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) has permanently suspended single operator sedation. The motion was passed at a meeting on May 24, which states … more
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Air Techniques Donates Over $210,000 to Mercy Ships
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, has joined hands with US Energy Recovery to pledge $5,100 to Mercy Ships. A … more
AAP Announces First Winner of SUNSTAR Innovation Grant
Sunstar Americas announced today that the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has selected Yvonne Kapila, DDS, PhD as the first winner of the SUNSTAR Innovation … more
Recent Cyber Attacks Should Worry Dentists
Ransomware attacks more than quadrupled in 2016, with nearly half happening in the healthcare sector, according to a recent report that looked at multiple industries … more
Your Top Picks: April 2017
Ah, April. Spring is in the air, the Cosmetic Dentistry issue of Oral Health is out, and you were all viewing and reading some GREAT … more
Newest AACD Credentialed Members Join Ranks of Elite Practitioners
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) recently recognized and honored 21 dental professionals who have demonstrated their dedication to continuing education and responsible patient … more
Digital Focus Gives IDS 2017 Positive Reviews
The Federal Health Minister, Hermann Gröhe, who personally opened the 37th IDS, sees the dental industry as a pioneer in the health care sector: “We … more
“Best in Vaughan” Dentist Loses License After Sex Scandal
Dr. Paul Sclodnick claims on his website that it’s the “positive atmosphere he creates with his caring manner and extensive dental experience” that has brought … more
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Announces New President
Dwight G. Rickert, CDT, FAACD of Indianapolis, Indiana, was inaugurated as President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) on April 21st during the … more
Kulzer Names Jeremy Thomas President in North American Offices
Kulzer has announced that Jeremy S. Thomas has been named President, USA & Canada and Head of the Americas Region effective today. Mr. Thomas, will … more
Dentist Accused of Illegal Staffing, Defrauding Healthcare System
A Brooklyn dentist used unlicensed people to perform dental work in his office and sent the bills to Medicaid, the New York State Attorney General’s … more
Carestream to Sell Dental Digital Business
Carestream, working with its parent company, Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX), has entered into an agreement to sell its dental digital business to funds managed by … more
Neodent, A Straumann Group Brand, Celebrates It’s Launch in Canada
On March 28 and March 30, Neodent celebrated it’s launch in Canada with events in Burlington, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Alex Molinari presented compelling … more
Your Top Picks: March 2017
Spring is (sort of) in the air and your top pick are in for March 2017! Our website tries to cover clinical articles, dental news, … more
Oral Health’s Dr. Gary Glassman Spreading Smiles in Jamaica
If many people in Jamaica are smiling easier today, it’s thanks, in no small part, to Dr. Gary Glassman, a Jewish endodontist in Toronto whose … more
Children with Type 2 Diabetes Proven to Have Poorer Oral Health
The first study of oral health in children with Type 2 diabetes, including those who are obese, has found that these children tend to have … more
Serious Infections May Have Been Spread in Unlicensed Dental Office
After shutting down an unlicensed dental office in a southwest residence last week, Alberta Health Services is asking anyone who received services there to be … more
Royal Philips and FDI Jointly Celebrate World Oral Health Day
This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), Royal Philips is proudly teaming up with FDI World Dental Federation to educate and encourage people around the world … more
2017 World’s Most Ethical Company Awarded to Henry Schein
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, has been recognized by … more
Dental Assistant Recognition Week is March 6-12
March 6-12 is national Dental Assistants Recognition Week. “Dental Assistants: Patient focused with Passion and Purpose” is the theme for the 40th annual Dental Assistants … more