Dentist Replaces Stolen SASHA Lights
A St. Albert dentist who donated $5,000 to replace stolen Christmas lights from the St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association’s (SASHA) Lighting The Way fundraiser said … more
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This Toothless Chihuahua is Comforting Scared Patients at a California Dentist Office
Few people enjoy going to the dentist. But the patients at one dental office in California have a lot more to look forward to than … more
Dentists and Chiropractors Set to be Some of First Professions to Return from COVID-19 Lockdown
As British Columbia aims to lift some COVID-19 restrictions in mid-May, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is painting a clearer picture of what industries … more
Why This Dentist Left His Longtime Practice to Become a Line Cook
After 43 years of filling cavities and pulling teeth, Illinois dentist Peter Glatz decided to chuck it all in December 2018 and pursue his real … more
Hundreds Gather to Remember Toronto Dentist and Daughter Killed in Iran Plane Disaster
Home videos of the life Hamed Esmaeilion shared with his wife and daughter flashed before those gathered to honour them, like the memories he holds of them … more
Academy of Laser Dentistry’s Upcoming Annual Meeting Features an Abundance of Dental Team Training
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), is emphasizing a team approach to laser dentistry during ALD 2018, Dentistry’s Laser Meeting. The event is taking place … more
Dentist says Ontario Needs to Contribute More to Healthy Smiles Program
Dentists absorbing almost half of service costs for poor kids under provincial program, says Sudbury dentist A Sudbury dentist says Ontario needs to cough-up more … more
Canadian Volunteers to Provide Dental Work in Haiti
A group of Canadian dental professionals and volunteers are heading to Haiti next month to provide much-needed dental care. On a previous trip to the … more
Septodont Announces New Alliance with Importaciones Dental Universitario
Septodont, the Global Leader in Dental Pain Management, announces a new strategic alliance with Importaciones Dental Universitario (IDU) based in Cali, Colombia. The Septodont & … more
Top 10 Dental News Stories of 2017
It’s been quite a year in dental news! 2017 seemed to bring on some interesting areas of concerns for dental hygienists – whether it was … more
Beware: Dental Professionals at Risk of Preventable Diseases
In a recent review article published in the journal Dental Clinics of North America, Leslie R. Halpern, DDS, MD, PhD, MPH, from Meharry Medical College, … more
Program Brings Together Dentists, Patients with Developmental Disabilities
On April 8 people with developmental disabilities will come face-to-face with dentists throughout the region as they participate in Sharing Smiles Day. The student-led event … more
Dentsply Sirona to Offer Full-Range Service for Dental Professionals
“We no longer think in individual products or modules, but in intelligent solutions. This enables us to support dentists and dental technicians to provide better, … more
B.C. Dentists Seeing a Growth in Dental Corporatization
If you’re one of B.C.’s 3,400-odd dentists, chances are you run your own business. But several trends, from crushing student debt to the rising price … more
Dentists are Still Divided on the Role of Dental Therapists
Need a tooth pulled or a cavity filled? Forget the dentist. A number of states are allowing or considering letting “dental therapists,” professionals with a … more
Top 2017 Job in U.S. Goes to Dentists
Healthcare jobs, not information technology jobs, dominate U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best jobs for 2017 and dentistry sits at the very … more
Workplace Diversity a Major Problem in Dentistry
Underrepresented minority dentists represent a smaller percentage of the dental workforce and are unevenly distributed in relation to minority populations in the United States, according … 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
A dec|W&H Introduce No-Risk Handpiece Trial
A‑dec announced the launch of an easy way for dentists to try A‑dec|W&H handpieces in their practice—with no commitment: A‑dec|W&H Hands On, Hassle Free Handpiece … more
California Dental Association Puts Sugar and Dentists in the Spotlight
The October issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association puts sugar in the spotlight and is designed to encourage dentists to consider their … more