The Future of Teledentistry
Introducing Teledentistry According to the Association of Ontario Health Centres, in 2015 there were nearly 61,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms and over 221,000 visits … more
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Study Confirms Association Between Lupus and Gum Disease
A newly published meta-analysis shows that lupus is significantly associated with periodontitis (gum disease). Periodontitis is a serious infection characterized by inflammation of the gums, which can … more
CBD Mouthwash Could be Just as Effective as Prescription Oral Rinse
Time to spit out your over-the-counter mouthwash. According to a new industry-sponsored study, CBD-infused mouthwash was just as effective at killing oral bacteria and offered “a … more
Eighth Wave of HPI Poll Shows Dental Care Rebound Slowing Down
Patient volume has recovered to an average of 70% of pre-COVID-19 levels, though there are signs the rebound is slowing down, according to data from … more
Dentist’s Clever Hack for Making Face Masks Fit Better Goes Viral on TikTok
As health officials continue to urge people to wear masks in public, a dentist in Canada has shared a genius hack for making face masks fit … more
Rapid In-Vitro Inactivation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Using Povidone-Iodine Oral Antiseptic Rinse
Purpose: To investigate the optimal contact time and concentration for viricidal activity of oral preparation of povidone-iodine (PVP-I) against SARS-CoV-2 (‘corona virus’) to mitigate the risk … more
COVID-19: Memo From the CMOH re: Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures
The Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued a memo regarding precautions for health workers in dental settings where aerosol-generating dental procedures are conducted. The College’s Guidance on … more
Dental Equipment & Consumables Market to Exceed $35 Billion by 2026
Dental Equipment & Consumables Market is set to grow from its current market was valued at over USD 20 billion in 2019 to USD 35 … more
Medicom Granted Continuing Education Program Accreditation
Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and N95 masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control solutions, is proud to announce … more
MMG Fusion Announces the Launch of Unified Communications: Part of the MMG Manage Suite of Services
Unified Communications gives your practice unprecedented ability to prioritize, streamline, collaborate, and connect both externally with patients and internally with staff. It is designed specifically … more
Dentsply Sirona’s Comprehensive Clinical Education Program Results in Strong Attendance Worldwide – Three Times Higher Than Pre-Pandemic
Dentsply Sirona is recognized as one of the largest providers of comprehensive clinical education programs in the dental industry. Education and training are core to … more
The COVID-19 Effect: ‘Hundreds and Hundreds’ of Children Waiting for Dental Screenings in Orangeville, Shelburne, Dufferin County, Guelph
It’s common for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to have a wait list for dental screenings, but the public health department is inundated due to closures caused … more
Plan Sponsors Worried About Drug, Dental Plan Sustainability: Sanofi Survey
Most (79 per cent) plan sponsors said they have at least one major concern about their health benefits plan, with this increasing to 89 per cent for employers … more
Case Management Can be Key to Helping High-Risk Children
An ADA-supported study by two North Dakota dental professionals showed that proactive dental case management facilitates referrals and appointment compliance, reduces reimbursement barriers, and reduces … more
Northwestern Scientists Have Discovered the Microscopic Dental Defects That Rot Your Teeth
Northwestern University scientists have gotten one step closer to figuring out what can compromise tooth enamel. What they found was published in the journal Nature yesterday. Enamel … more
23 Children and Teens Hospitalized a Day for Dental Care, as Water Fluoridation Bill Flounders in New Zealand
When Dr Rob Beaglehole moved from Wellington to Nelson, he was shocked at the number of children with tooth decay. The primary difference: Wellington had fluoridated … more
COVID-19 Offers Tax Savings Opportunities
UTILIZE TAX LOSSES Tax losses generally fall into two categories: non-capital losses and capital losses. Non-capital losses arise from normal business operations (i.e. where deductible … more
Three-Quarters of Dentists, Optometrists Worried About Financial Viability: CFIB
Private-sector health professionals such as dentists, optometrists and naturopaths have been hit hard by COVID-19 and remain deeply worried about the future of their businesses, … more
Nationwide Survey of Over 275 Consumers Reveals Seeing Their Dentist After COVID-19 Lockdown is More Important Than Getting a Haircut
The survey results also identify key drivers and barriers that impact their decisions to resume dental care visits Lanmark360, a full-service healthcare agency with deep … more
Understanding Personal Protective Equipment
What is the difference between a mask and a respirator? There are several different types of masks and respirators. Dependent upon the type of procedure, … more