Hygiene Spotlight: Kellie Watson
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing Kellie Watson and her extraordinary work in Saskatchewan’s oral health community. Why … more
Oral Health
Exploring Oral Health Adventures in the Wilderness with Canadian Explorer Adam Shoalts
Canadian explorer Adam Shoalts, often called “Canada’s Indiana Jones,” has gone on remarkable expeditions through the wild Arctic and other remote areas. Shoalts often embark … more
RCDSO Receives Substantially More Requests from Police for Dental Records in 2023
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) reports an increase in the number of police requests for dental records in 2023. Prior to … more
WHO Urges Countries to Accelerate Action to Achieve Universal Coverage for Oral Health on World Oral Health Day
WHO is encouraging countries in South-East Asia to hasten their implementation of the new Action Plan for Oral Health 2022-2030, which plans to provide universal … more
Good Oral Health Crucial in People with Sickle Cell Anemia, Study Finds
A new study from Saudi Arabia found that good dental health is vital for people with sickle cell anemia (SCA). The findings observed that multiple … more
Alberta Dentists Struggle to Help Refugee Kids with Dental Problems
According to Global News, more young patients are seeing the dentist with major oral health issues, which have been caused by years of lack of … more
About Face: Return to Emotions, Return to Connections
During the last two-and-a-half years, we have lived a huge sociological experiment that will be studied for decades to come. The impact of the COVID … more
WHO Highlights Oral Health Neglect Affecting Nearly Half of the World’s Population
A new Global Oral Health Status Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles for 194 … more
Bruyère to Study New Preventive Oral Health Treatment for Canadian Seniors
Bruyère announced a new research study on a non-invasive preventive treatment for poor oral health in older Canadians. The clinical trial will document current oral … more
The Knowledge Paradox
It was once said by Albert Einstein, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Hence, throughout history, … more
Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Neda Rafati
Dr. Neda Rafati Arbutus North Dental, Vancouver, British Columbia How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is going above and … more
Demystifying Cementation: Master the Vital Principles Every Dentist Should Know.
The last decades have seen an enormous change in dental treatments – especially in the field of indirect restorations – catalyzed by numerous new tooth-coloured … more
Adults, Children Make Oral Care a Priority According to Delta Dental Survey
In recognition of National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares encouraging findings from its 2022 survey showing U.S. adults and parents are doing their part to practice diligent … more
My Journey on a Bullet Train
It is truly an honour to introduce this special technology issue of Oral Health. Throughout my life, technology has guided me on a bullet-train journey … more
Keeping Your Practice and Patient Information Safe
Cyber Security Tips from Canada’s Largest DSO With the rise of technology in healthcare, it is more important than ever to protect your data. Technology … more
AI in Dentistry: A Gentle Revolution
Some years ago, a widely read magazine published a writer’s first-hand account of going to 50 dentists and getting almost as many different diagnoses and … more
The Tech Giants: Companies Who are Serving the Dental Community with Their Innovation
At Cellerant, I am privileged to be surrounded by innovative technologies that set a standard of quality over a wide range of categories. Whether I … more
Patient Engagement Gaps: Unlock the Hidden Powers of Automation
By now, most, if not all practices, utilize automation as part of their workflow. However, can automation seek out revenue opportunities beyond what you expect … more
The AI Golden Age
‘‘We’re at the beginning of a golden age of AI. Recent advancements have already led to inventions that previously lived in the realm of science … more
SWEEPS Modality Opens a New Era: Digitally Pulsed Lasers, Endodontics and Deep Disinfection
Thorough disinfection has always been problematic in all areas of healthcare, especially in the oral environment. In endodontics, laser energy has been used in the … more