February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Typically the month that celebrates love, history, and heart health, February is also National Children’s Dental Health month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). … more
pediatric dentistry
Quebec to Provide Dental Coverage for Children with Cancer
Quebec families with children who have cancer will no longer have to foot the bill for certain dental work. The province announced on Friday that … more
Province to Spend Almost $1 Million on Expanded Dental Coverage for Kids
The government of Nova Scotia says it will now pay for more basic dental treatment for children without private insurance. In a news release Wednesday … more
Good News for Dentists: 2018 Economic Outlook
Tax and Business Measures Federal Accelerated Investment Incentive – Dentists will be allowed to write-off capital assets (i.e. equipment, leaseholds, computers, software etc.) faster for … more
6 Exercises All Dentists Should Regularly Do To Stay Healthy
The dental profession is one that can wreak havoc on your back and cause postural issues if not addressed with appropriate exercises. For all of … more
Surveillance: The Foundation of Effective Infection Prevention and Control
Introduction In 1980 the results of the SENIC Project (Study on the Efficacy of Nosocomial Infection Control) were published. For the first time this showed … more
Current Guidelines, Considerations, and Challenges of Informed Consent in Paediatric Dentistry
Paediatric Dentistry and Informed Consent Informed consent is a dynamic process involving a discussion between healthcare provider and patient regarding a proposed treatment. The main … more
A Structured Approach to the New Patient Exam in Pediatric Dentistry
When a child is scheduled to be seen by a dentist, it is important to remember that this visit will likely involve at least two … more
Paediatric Restorative Materials for Your 21st Century General Practice
In today’s fast paced world where information is available with only a few keystrokes, we must be ready to embrace new ideas, adapt and learn. … more
Letter to the Editor: The Severely Worn Dentition
RE: The Severely Worn Dentition by Dr. Oliver Pin-Henry – November 2018 Oral Health My thanks go to Dr. Pin-Henry for the timely article: The … more
Take Care of Yourself!
Practicing in a profession where our primary focus is the well-being of others, we often don’t take the time we need for ourselves. When I … more
Henry Schein’s 20th Annual Holiday Cheer For Children Program Spreads Joy To Families Around The World
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and Team Schein Members (TSMs) are celebrating the season with more than 1,200 underserved children and their families as part … more
School Dental Vans That Illegally X-Rayed Children Are Shut Down
A network of mobile dental vans that illegally X-rayed children has been shut down, and a corporate takeover has seen directors sacked on the spot … more
Calls For Action on Sugar After Teen, Children had 45,000 Operations to Remove Teeth Last Year
There were more than 45,000 hospital operations to remove teeth from teenagers and children last year, figures show. That equates to around 180 each working day and … more
Children with Severe Dental Decay ‘Should be Referred to Safeguarding Teams’
Children found to have severe dental decay should be referred to local safeguarding teams as it may be an indicator of wider neglect, dentistry experts … more
Health Officials Discipline Vancouver Anesthesiologist Accused of Unprofessional Conduct in Boy’s Death
Health officials in Washington state have taken disciplinary action against a Vancouver anesthesiologist accused of unprofessional conduct in connection to the death of a 4-year-old … more
Around 550 Nunavut Children Waiting Up to a Year for Urgent Dental Care
Nunavut’s chief dental officer says there are still hundreds of children in the territory who need urgent dental care. Around 550 Nunavut children are waiting … more
Pediatric Dentists Highlight Gaps in Oral Health Knowledge and Generational Differences in Caring for Little Teeth
A new national survey conducted on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) reveals nearly three quarters (74 percent) of U.S. parents do … more
Presurgical Infant Orthopedics for Cleft Lip and Palate – Nasoalveolar Molding at The Hospital for Sick Children
Introduction and Background Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common craniofacial defects involving the face and jaws with a worldwide frequency of … more
Dental Board Disciplines Dentist For Unnecessary Work On 3-Year-Old
The Connecticut State Dental Commission voted 7-2 Wednesday to discipline a Terryville dentist who faced allegations he did unnecessary work on a 3-year-old girl when … more