Doctors and Dentists Awarded 3% Pay Rise in Scotland
The Scottish government said the award was in recognition of efforts made during the pandemic and made them “the best paid in the UK”. The … more
Dentistry
NDP Promises Universal Pharmacare, Mental Health Supports in First Mandate, If Elected
If elected, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to bring in universal prescription drug coverage, dental care and mental health supports within his first mandate … more
Peterborough Dental Clinic Files $11.5 Million Suit Against Salvaterra, Health Unit Over 2019 Inspection
A Peterborough dental clinic is seeking $11.5 million in damages in a statement of claim filed against Peterborough Public Health and Medical Officer of Health … more
International iF Design Award for Axeos, the New 3D/2D X-ray System for Cutting-Edge Imaging in a Wide Range of Indications
Axeos, the versatile 3D/2D extraoral imaging solution from Dentsply Sirona, recently received the international iF Design Award. The 98-member international jury recognized the device primarily … more
Do You Have a Xerostomia Strategy? Dealing Better with Dry Mouth Patients Starts with Creating a Screening, Diagnosis and Management Protocol
According to the Cleveland Clinic, an estimated four million Americans have Sjögren’s, a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Characterized by extensive dryness … more
dentalcorp and Loblaw Companies Ltd. Bring Digital Dental Health Services to Canadians
dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (TSX: DNTL) (“dentalcorp” or “the Company”), Canada’s largest network of dental practices, today announced a strategic partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) to be the … more
Switching Drills Could Help Dentists Increase the Number of Patients They See During the Pandemic
Dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by switching the drills they use, according to new research. The study … more
Increasing Diversity in Dentistry
Marithza Flores, a University of Colorado Boulder junior majoring in integrative physiology, was browsing dental school websites when she came across a program promoted by … more
COVID-19 Update: New Revisions to Guidance
The RCDSO has updated its guidance for managing infection risks during in-person dental care. This update reflects collaboration between Ontario’s four oral health Colleges to … more
Enamel Defects as Biomarkers for Exposure to Environmental Stressors
IADR President Pamela Den Besten presented and chaired the IADR President’s Symposium “Enamel Defects as Biomarkers for Exposure to Environmental Stressors” at the virtual 99th … more
Michigan Prisoners Say Long Wait to See a Dentist is Inhumane
By the end of 2016, Nicholas Bailey had no teeth. A Michigan prison dentist had removed all of them because they were decaying. “I’m in … more
CDC: Only Avoid Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings to remove language stating that dental health care personnel should avoid aerosol-generating … more
Woman Accused of Pulling 13 Teeth, Stealing $23K from Dentist’s Office
A former dental assistant has been arrested on multiple charges in Reno, Nev., after she allegedly burglarized her employer and played dentist without a medical licence … more
Kansas Boy Dies in Dentist’s Office While Sedated to Have His Teeth Pulled
A three-year-old boy in Kansas died on Tuesday during a dental procedure and the grieving family wants answers. Abiel Valenzuela Zapata was taken into Tiny Teeth Pediatrics … more
West Vancouver Dentist Fined More Than $500K for Tax Evasion, CRA Says
A West Vancouver dentist has been fined more than half a million dollars and ordered to pay taxes on more than $2 million worth of … more
The Future of Dentistry: Augmented Intelligence Can Identify Oral Issues, Improve Practice Efficiency
From diagnosis and treatment planning to practice management, augmented intelligence is positioned to transform the way dentists care for their patients. “The adoption and implementation … more
Past-Year Dental Visits More Frequent in Urban Versus Rural Areas
Nearly two-thirds of adults have had a dental visit within the past 12 months, according to a July data brief published by the U.S. Centers … more
Common Things Dentists Forget When Planning Their Retirement
It is important to thoroughly plan for retirement; any mistakes can mean you run out of money in what should be a peaceful, carefree time. … more
Healthy Head Space: Battling and Treating Mental Health Issues
I have been a dentist for 30 years but only practised for seven. I spent more than 20 years in the regulatory sector, and taught … more
Choosing Dentistry – Did You Make the Right Choice?
Do you remember why you became a dentist? Are you happy you chose dentistry? What would you say to someone who wants to be a … more