Dental Hygienists Call For Exemption On Treatment Of Spouses
In response to recent media coverage of an Ontario registered dental hygienist who lost his appeal to the Ontario Divisional Court to have his 5-year … more
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Robot Revolutionizes Dentistry With First Surgery In Oklahoma
Robotic technology is entering the dental sphere. A high-tech device is the first of its kind in the state of Oklahoma, and Elizabeth Bolen is … more
CMS Revises Discharge Planning Requirements Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a final rule Sept. 25 that revises hospital discharge planning requirements for long-term care hospitals and similar facilities. The … more
Special Needs Patients Struggle After Elimination Of Preventative Medicaid Dental Coverage
Families of special needs patients say that Governor Dunleavy’s cuts to Medicaid leave them without coverage for preventative dental care. “When they cut it, everything … more
Turkish Dentists Give Kenyans Back Their Smiles
Turkish dentists are offering free dental care and fostering oral hygiene awareness in Kenya‘s Lamu County in a partnership between Turkey and Kenya aimed at promoting quality healthcare. … more
Now Available: Plug DEXIS™ Titanium Sensor Directly Into Dentrix Ascend®
KaVo Kerr is pleased to announce that its latest digital intraoral sensor, DEXIS™ Titanium by KaVo, now integrates with the cloud-based practice management system, Dentrix Ascend, … more
Dental Hygienists Meet In Newfoundland To Share Clinical And Research Expertise
Dental hygienists from across Canada will gather in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from October 3 to 5 to share leading-edge research and clinical and … more
How Seniors Perceive Oral Health May Make All The Difference Whether They Will Seek Treatment, According To Study
New dental research from Case Western Reserve University identifies new approach to learning about seniors’ perception of their oral health How do senior citizens perceive … more
Researchers Identify Metabolic Cycles In Baby Teeth Linked To ADHD And Autism In Children
Mount Sinai researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment … more
Bill Aims To Expand Veteran Dental Coverage In Florida
Congressman Gus Bilirakis from Palm Harbor has proposed a federal bill that would direct the Department of Veteran Affairs to carry out a new pilot … more
‘I Just Want It To End’: Dental Hygienist Who Lost License For Treating His Wife Speaks Out
A former Guelph dental hygienist who lost his licence after treating his wife is fighting for change. Alexandru Tanase lost his licence on Sept. 9 after a … more
$1-Million Gift From dentalcorp Helps Western Advance The Future Of Dentistry
Dentalcorp, a partnership of Canada’s largest network of dental clinics, is supporting students and alumni of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry with a … more
Edward VIII’s Wisdom Tooth Fails To Sell At Auction
One of Edward VIII’s wisdom teeth, which was expected to go for up to £10,000 at auction, has failed to sell. The former king was … more
‘Santa’ Gets His Smile Back
All Ben “Santa” Cohen wanted for Christmas was his one front tooth. Now his Christmas wish has come true. “It’s a miracle,” Cohen said with … more
From The Maldives To Malawi And Nigeria – Dentsply Sirona’s Worldwide Mission For Dental Care
By supplying innovative equipment, Dentsply Sirona International Special Clinic Solutions (ISCS) empowers dental professional to provide better dental care all over the world – even … more
DMG Supports First CTC Academy Special Needs Dentistry Forum
Event provides training needed to deliver effective dental care to special needs patients DMG today announced its support, in partnership with Project Accessible Oral Health, … more
Big Brothers Big Sisters To Honor Darby’s Liz Meyers At 2019 Big Benefit Gala
On October 3, 2019, Liz Meyers will be honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island for her years of charitable work and commitment … more
Llama Has Dental Surgery To Get At Root Cause Of Past Escape
A pack llama that absconded because of an abscess during a Yellowstone National Park guided trip last year underwent a four-hour operation to remove the … more
Middle Sackville Dental Hygienist Recognized Nationally
In early 2019, Canadians were asked to nominate a dental hygienist for the Canadian Dental Hygiene Superhero contest. The second annual event measured candidates by … more
Nova Scotia Public Health Unable To Offer School-Based Fluoride This Year Due To Shortage
A nation-wide shortage of fluoride mouth rinse means Nova Scotia’s school-based fluoride program will be skipping a year. “It’s unfortunate that we’re faced with this … more