COVID-19 Update: Province-Wide Stay-at-Home Order
The Government of Ontario announced a Province-wide Stay-at-Home order, which went into effect Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. The Government’s announcement does not alter … more
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Some Suggest Study Showing Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Hygienists Demonstrates Great Leadership in the Dental Industry
A recent study has shown dental hygienists contracted COVID-19 at a much lower rate than other health care professionals, revealing great leadership among those is … more
COVID-19 Update – Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Ontario announced new “emergency brake” measures. All 34 Public Health Units will move into province-wide shutdown for a period of at least four weeks starting … more
Isolation Pods Help Dental Students with Practical Learning
Special isolation pods have been installed in Dundee to help dental students return to practical learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. NHS Tayside has bought 20 … more
Oral Health for Total Health an Essential Message this April
April is oral health month in Canada and, while we all continue to do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus and keep … more
New Drug to Regenerate Lost Teeth
Antibody for USAG-1 shown to stimulate tooth growth Tooth loss is a widespread problem in adults and results in poor quality of life. Currently, solutions … more
Relaunch of a Dental Therapy Program in Saskatchewan Would Address Needs of First Nations
Nearly a decade after Canada’s National School of Dental Therapy shut its doors, three Saskatchewan organizations have joined forces in an effort to resume the … more
Study Shows How SARS-CoV-2 Infects Cells in Mouth, Possibly Leading to Oral Symptoms
A study examining the role of the oral cavity in SARS-CoV-2 infection has found evidence the virus infects cells in the mouth, which could explain … more
Dentists in Newfoundland and Labrador May Refuse High-Risk Patients
The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA) says it is recommending its members not accept high-risk groups such as health-care workers, rotational workers and family … more
Oral Hygiene Habits in Japan Reflect the Cold Reality of COVID-19 Pandemic
With COVID-19 altering all aspects of society over the past year or so, it’s perhaps not surprising that it also appears to have spurred a … more
Dental Disaster: One Year After First Lockdowns Dentists Around the World Confront the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People’s Oral Health
Ahead of World Oral Health Day (WOHD) on Saturday 20 March and one year into the pandemic, FDI councillors and members say they are seeing first-hand the … more
Certain Mouthwashes Might Stop COVID-19 Virus Transmission
Researchers at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine have found evidence that two types of mouthwash disrupt the COVID-19 virus under laboratory conditions, preventing it from … more
New Study Shows Impact of Mask Wearing on Patient Trust and Perception of Surgeons
A first-of-its-kind study out today in JAMA Surgery suggests that patients have a more difficult time understanding and building trust with their surgeons when they cannot see the surgeon’s … more
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children
A pioneering study led by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals will investigate whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could help reduce the worryingly … more
Orofacial Pain (OFP): The Light at the End of the Tunnel
This editorial is dedicated to Dr John Miner, a dear friend and a colleague who has served the dental community since 1966. His positive energy … more
Have Opportunities Emerged from the COVID-19 Pandemic?
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the current pandemic has had many negative impacts on dentistry. As discussed last month, revenue has been … more
Biotensegrity
Biotensegrity is a new word. An explanation of its origins opens the door to a new and unfamiliar world which seems to have nothing to … more
Are Dentists Getting the Short End of the Stick?
Viewpoint: If you believe that everything has been just peachy in dentistry, don’t read this. This article isn’t for you. Of late, dentist owner/operators have … more
COVID-19 Enhances Mandated Abuse Recognition for the Dental Health Care Professional
Case study: January 2021 For four years, as dental students enter the four walls of their respective faculties, they are taught how to protect and … more
Mouthwashes and Their Use in Dentistry: A Review
Abstract Mouthwashes are aqueous topical medications that function by rinsing and gargling inside of the mouth. There are multiple mouthwashes available over the counter and … more