Dentist Points Out Gaps in New Program for Low-Income Seniors
Dr. Kim Hansen says there’s a lot of confusion about the new Ontario Seniors’ Dental Care Program. The Prescott dentist and President of the Ontario … more
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Forensic Dentist Uses Experiences Decoding Murder Evidence As Inspiration For First Crime Novel
Renowned forensic dentist Mary Bush lands book deal for Buffalo-based crime series Mary Bush has always been fascinated by murder. As a teen, Bush devoured … more
Experts Call For More Active Prevention Of Tooth Decay For Children’s Teeth
A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major … more
Tom Pidcock Undergoes Dental Surgery After High-Speed Crash At Tour De L’Avenir
Tom Pidcock has undergone dental surgery after his high-speed crash at the Tour de l’Avenir earlier this year. The British road and cyclocross star crashed … more
University Of Missouri-Kansas City Dental Student Delivers Baby
Aliah Haghighat had just finished prepping her patient’s tooth before a restoration and was about to get the lead doctor to inspect her work, when … more
Henry Schein One Announces Dentrix Smart Image Connector For DEXIS
Integration Helps Eliminate Human Error and Enhances the Digital Workflow with Automation Tools Henry Schein One, a joint venture of Henry Schein Inc., announced today … more
What’s New At ALD 2020? The First “Laser 101” Full-Day Session
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), recently announced its first “Lasers 101” full day educational track at the upcoming 27th annual conference and exhibition, April … more
Innovative Product Launches And Merger & Acquisition Strategies By Key Players To Drive Dental Membrane And Bone Graft Substitutes Market
According to a new report, the global dental membrane and bone graft substitutes market was valued at ~US$ 620 Mn in 2018, and is projected to … more
Major Shakeup in Regulation of Health Professionals Proposed in B.C. to Improve Patient Safety
Patients in British Columbia could soon know about every single action taken by professional colleges in response to complaints about health-care workers, rather than just a … more
B.C. Open To Public Coverage Of Dental Care, But Not Without Federal Funding: Finance Minister
The B.C. government is intrigued by the idea of rolling dental care into the health care system but insists the federal government would need to … more
Moncton Break-Dancing Dentist Releases ‘Old Town Road’ Remake To Promote Oral Hygiene
When you first meet Moncton’s Dr. Luc Sipkema, he comes off as a pretty clinical and serious guy. “Everybody has got that professional side and … more
Henry Schein’s Dental Business Institute™ To Offer New Office Manager Operations Curriculum
Two-Day Course Explores and Defines the Skills Needed to Succeed in the Dental Industry Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today the availability of its … more
Public Health Urging Mississauga Dental Clinic Patients To Get Tested For HIV, Hepatitis
Peel Public Health is urging all patients who have attended the Alforat Dental Center in Mississauga over the last five years to be tested for blood borne infections … more
With Help From UBC Student Hygienists, Union Gospel Mission Expands Clinics To New West Clients
It’s been three years since Dwight Harvey has had his teeth cleaned by a hygienist so he was happy to be among the first patients … more
Smart Integration Award: Dentsply Sirona Honors Visionary Treatment Concepts From Female Dentists All Over The World
The Smart Integration Award highlighted innovative ideas, successful concepts, and visions revolving around the concept of networked treatment centers. On November 21, the awards ceremony … more
ADA Scrutinizes Proposed Fluoride Hazard Rating
The ADA affirmed its support of the safety of community water fluoridation by sending comments Nov. 19 to National Toxicology Program officials about the draft monograph from … more
Health System Must Better Address Indigenous Australians Dental Health
Indigenous Australians suffer an unacceptable rate of dental disease and tooth loss, and should receive more Government attention to address the problem. The AMA has … more
In Alaska, Dental Therapists Seen As Helping To Improve Oral Health
Dental therapists working in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region in southwestern Alaska are helping to prevent oral health disease and improve quality of life, according … more
Mistrust And Mental Health Issues Revealed In Survey Of UK Dentists
Eighty-four per cent of NHS dentists, compared to 51% of private dentists, believe their current role has negatively affected their mental health, according to the … more
University Of Maryland School Of Dentistry Professor And International Team Find Evidence For Physical Differences In Schizophrenia Patients
New research from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) finds evidence that … more