$5M Debt For Edmonton Dentist Led To Clinic Closures
A judge has ruled an Edmonton dentist owes Alberta Treasury Branches more than $5 million after he failed to meet the terms of a loan, … more
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6,000 Year Old Dental Plaque Used To Reveal Earliest Evidence Of Milk Consumption
Scientists have discovered the earliest direct evidence of milk consumption by humans. The team identified milk protein entombed in calcified dental plaque (calculus) on the … more
Walmart Tests Dentistry And Mental Care As It Moves Deeper Into Primary Health
Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, is moving deeper into the primary care and mental health market, opening a new clinic called Walmart Health in Georgia. … more
Custom Shirts And DIY Dentistry
I’m a sucker for custom shirts. I enjoy the process of selecting the fabrics, getting fit by my tailor, Jean Paul, and wearing the final … more
Mayday, Mayday
The practice of dentistry has changed from the time I entered the profession 42 years ago. Change is important, for without change there can be … more
Treating The Dreaded Black Triangle With The Bioclear Method: A 4-year Follow Up
Orthodontic treatment in adults is very different than that for adolescents. A significant number of finished ortho cases, are in truth, not finished in the … more
The Use Of Braces And Invisalign In Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontics
Adult patients present with defined treatment goals and priorities. While some of them would like a full mouth rehabilitation, often their goals are more discrete … more
Non-Surgical Compensation Of Skeletal Class III Malocclusions
Class III malocclusions are the least common type of malocclusion, yet they are often more complicated to treat and more likely to require orthognathic surgery … more
Orthodontic Interventions In Cleft Lip And Palate Individuals: An Overview Of Treatment Protocol
Introduction Cleft lip and/or palate is one of the most common congenital anomalies affecting the craniofacial structures.1,2 These anomalies are considered a relevant public health … more
Space Maintainers Made Easy
Primary teeth have many important roles in the health and development of our young patients. Primary teeth are vital to chewing, speaking, smiling, aesthetics and … more
Palatally Impacted Canines: Early Intervention And Practical Management
Impacted maxillary canines are a relatively rare but always memorable clinical presentation. They occur in just two per cent of the population. Eighty-five per cent … more
Palatal MSI: Safe, Versatile, Easy
Introduction What next? You’ve attended almost every course on Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD), and Mini-Screw Implants (MSI). You’ve read the numerous publications in the AJODO, … more
Communication Is Key, If You Know How
It should be no surprise to you that the phone in your practice is one of the most important pieces of technology to have. After … more
DIAC Announces The Future Of Digital Dentistry With Health Canada Digital Health Division
The DIAC Board of Directors would like to invite you to our upcoming fall event. We are fortunate to have guest speakers from industry, Health … more
New FDI World Dental Federation Care Pathway Promotes Dentist-Patient Collaboration To Manage Partial Tooth Loss
Today during the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco, USA, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) released its latest resources on the treatment and … more
Scientists Regrow Tooth Enamel In Key Discovery That Could Mark End Of Fillings
Scientists have discovered a way to grow back tooth enamel, a development that could spell the end of fillings as a method to repair cavities. … more
Mouthwash Use Could Inhibit Benefits Of Exercise
Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure — but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to … more
Teeth-Straightening Company Files 1st Lawsuit In Canada Against Manitoba Dental Group
A U.S. company that mails retainers to clients to straighten their teeth has filed a lawsuit against Manitoba dentists, marking its first legal threat in … more
Key New Molecules Uncovered That Could Help Tackle Tooth Loss And Regeneration
Our teeth take thousands of bites per day, and understanding exactly what holds them in place and how is key to helping people live with … more
Why Thousands Of Doctors Are Trusting OMNICHROMA
Since its launch at the Chicago Midwinter show in February, 2019, OMNICHROMA has been making a huge splash across the country, impacting dentists’ practices and … more