Australian Study Shows Fluoridated Water is Safe for Children
Research out of the University of Queensland (UQ) School of Dentistry has found no link between community water fluoridation and adverse effects on children’s brain … more
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Leaders in Evidence-Based Dentistry Honored
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) today announced the winners of the annual Evidence-Based Dentistry … more
Government of Canada Invests in Research to Improve Dental Care for Canadians
Oral health is a major contributor to overall health and well-being. Researchers have found links between oral health and many systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular … more
What Are the Key Drivers of a Successful Practice?
What better way to learn about how to find success than from your colleagues and peers? Oral Health’s annual Data Driven Dentistry survey collects data … more
Study Finds Toothbrushing Key to Preventing Pneumonia in ICU Patients, Leads to U.S. Guideline Changes
A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in American guidelines for pneumonia prevention among ICU … more
Study Finds Variability in Antibiotic Prescribing with Scaling and Root Planing
More periodontists than general dentists prescribe antibiotics with scaling and root planing, highlighting differences in antibiotic prescription patterns, according to a study published in the … more
U.S. Town Employee Quietly Lowered Fluoride in Water for Years
Residents of a small community in Vermont were blindsided last month by news that one official in their water department quietly lowered fluoride levels nearly … more
Teachers Will Soon Be Asked to Teach Toothbrushing 101 in Quebec, Raising Workload Concerns
A tooth-brushing program that is soon to be phased in across Quebec in elementary schools is raising concern among teachers because they’ll be the ones … more
$1-million Donation Creates Two New Dental Surgery Suites at Dalhousie University
A $1-million gift to the Dalhousie faculty of dentistry will help create two new dental surgery suites at the university, improving care for pediatric and … more
Conservatives Push to Quash Dental Care Bill as Parliament Debates 2nd Reading
Federal Conservatives say the Liberal dental-care and rental-housing relief legislation will only add to inflation without providing relief from the rising cost of living. MPs today are … more
3D Diagnostix Digital Services Now Integrated with Morita i-Dixel Imaging Software
J. MORITA USA, world-leader in imaging technology, has made the following announcement regarding a new partnership with 3D Diagnostix Digital Services. In an effort to … more
TempStars Will Sponsor and Exhibit at Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Conference
TempStars, North America’s largest and most respected dental temping and hiring service, will continue its expansion into the United States when it sponsors and exhibits … more
Dentists Want to See More Funding for the Canada Dental Benefit
The Canada Dental Benefit that is being phased in for children under 12 has local dentists questioning whether the dollar amount is enough to cover dental … more
Facial Difference in the Workplace
Recent AboutFace research revealed that about 3 in 5 people with a facial difference reported being negatively impacted at work or within the context of … more
Oral Science Presents the EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master and Guided Biofilm Therapy at the Northwest Dental Expo 2022
During the Northwest Dental Expo 2022, Oral Science partnered with Tiara Anderson, RDH & Guided Biofilm Therapy Trainer, to present to more than 200 dental … more
23,000 Hamilton Kids Missed Dental Screening Over the Pandemic
About 23,000 Hamilton kids missed dental screening during the pandemic that needs to be caught up this school year. Despite COVID still taking up significant resources, public health has … more
CDHA Applauds Dental Hygienists Being Named in Proposed Dental Care Legislation
After months of hard work, meetings with parliamentarians and senior staff in Health and Finance, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), representing the sixth-largest regulated … more
Government of Canada Announces Appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to best serve the interests of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced … more
Oral Science is Proud to Offer the New EMS Ebook Business Cases
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) accounts for amazing success enjoyed by dental clinicians around the world. They may come from different regions and cultures but they … more
Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health to Launch New Round of Research Grant Applications on September 21, 2022
Dental academics and clinicians alike are invited to apply for a research grant from Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health beginning on September 21, 2022. … more