Shocking Dental Decay Figures Lead To Call For Northern Ireland Oral Strategy
Three times as many children in Northern Ireland have endured the trauma of operations to remove rotting teeth than those in England, a leading dental … more
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Vancouver Dental Office Owner Fined $5,000 In Death Of 4-Year-Old
Washington’s Dental Quality Assurance Commission has fined an owner of Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Vancouver in connection with the death of a 4-year-old … more
National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research Seeks Input On Proposed Initiatives
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is welcoming input on its research initiatives from the research and clinical practice communities, industry, interested organizations and the … more
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Judge Dismisses Claims Against Henry Schein
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) issued the following statement in response to a ruling released today by D. Michael Chappell, the Chief Administrative Law Judge of … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate Excellence
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession, the national association, research, … more
Top Drug Distributors In Talks To Settle Opioid Litigation For $18 Billion, Report Says
State and local officials are reportedly in talks with three major drug distributors on a potential $18 billion settlement of litigation that blames them for … more
Children With JIA Care Less About Dental Cosmetics Than Those Without, Study Finds
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) seem to be less concerned about how their teeth look than children without JIA, a new study has found. … more
ADA Supports Legislation Regulating Vaping Devices
The ADA reiterated its support for legislation aimed at regulating vaping devices and liquids in the same manner the Food and Drug Administration regulates cigarettes … more
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Leanne Huvenaars, at its recent national conference in St. … more
Oral Science Is Proud To Collaborate With The Quebec Association Of Head & Neck Doctors During Their Latest Convention
Oral Science was proud to attend, on October 4-5, the convention of the Quebec Association of Head & Neck doctors (Otolaryngology). More than 200 hundreds … more
Henry Schein Chairman And CEO Stanley M. Bergman Receives The National Network For Oral Health Access President’s Award
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) has announced that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, received the National Network for Oral … more
U Of T Researcher Develops Nanosystem That Promotes Regeneration After Root Canals
A novel nanosystem developed by Anil Kishen, a professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, shows promising results in promoting healing and regeneration by host … more
Dental Hygienist Who Lost Licence For Treating Wife Allowed To Practice For Now
An Ontario dental hygienist who lost his licence for treating his wife’s teeth is allowed to practice pending his case going through the Court of … more
Global Wave Of Ransomware Attacks Hitting Canadian Health Care Facilities
When a Toronto dentist learned last week that his office’s computer network had been attacked with ransomware, it felt like a “violation.” “It was terrible,” he said. … more
Hong Kong University Apologizes After 254 Dental Patients Put At Risk Of HIV & Hepatitis
Hundreds of people who received treatment at the University of Hong Kong’s dental clinic with equipment that had not been properly sanitized have been given … more
Israaid To Host Disaster Response Simulation Events
IsraAID, a leading global humanitarian relief NGO, is partnering with the Russian American Dental Association, the Center for Professional Development, and Henry Schein, Inc., to … more
Glidewell Dental Introduces Restorations And Prosthetic Components For ASTRA TECH Implant System® EV
Industry-leading dental lab and device manufacturer now offers restorative solutions for a total of 22 major implant systems. Glidewell Dental announced today that its restorative … more
Severe Dental Diseases Persist In South Dakota Due To Chronic Poverty And Lack Of Access To Dentists
Tooth decay, gum disease and many other oral-health illnesses are considered to be 100% preventable, yet many children and adults across South Dakota continue to … more
Henry M. Goldman School Of Dental Medicine Becomes First U.S. Dental School To Acquire And Implement Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) announced today that it has become the first U.S. dental school to acquire, install, and … more
Dentists Closely Watching Pain Management Study
The National Institute of Health is putting its money where its mouth is in the opioid crisis by shelling out nearly $12 million for a … more