International Women’s Day | March 1, 2023
Learn more about three influential women dentists who have paved the way for women in dentistry. Read More
Lift enabling dental patients to remain in wheelchair during treatment making reportedly ‘a world of difference’ | March 2, 2023
An Edmonton dental clinic believes it has the only lift in Alberta that eliminates the need for patients in wheelchairs to be manually transferred to a traditional dental chair. Dr. Nibras Sharif, who recently opened her own clinic, obtains the wheelchair-accessible dental chair from the Diaco company in the United Kingdom. Read More
Trends in dental technology – analogue and digital go hand in hand | March 10, 2023
The dental industry continues to be strong, even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and war-related upheavals. The market offers powerful systems for many dental tasks, and digitalisation of the workflow for the fabrication of complete dentures is a major topic. Read More
Dental students create program to encourage kids to care for oral health | March 14, 2023
Okanagan College certified dental assistant students have been providing free oral health education to 700 Kelowna students from Kindergarten to Grade 5, providing a sense of purpose and meaning. They were challenged to create engaging activities to demonstrate the importance of oral health and prevention. Read more
Wellness news: The spa-ification of the dental office, a personalized Nordic ritual and a new guide to stretching | March 18, 2023
Dentists in New York and Los Angeles are redesigning their spaces to resemble hotel spas, while Derek Chung opened Paste Dental in Toronto with marble floor, plush velvet wall coverings, and a statement floral arrangement. Read more
Cambrian College dental students to Walk for a Smile | Mach 19, 2023
Cambrian College dental hygiene students are taking part in their 20th annual Walk for a Smile fundraiser to raise funds for local charity. This year’s proceeds will go towards the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer organization and the Access to Care Fund at Cambrian’s community dental clinic. Read More
Study Finds a Larger Dental Workforce Could Lead to Better Oral Health for Children | March 21, 2023
A recent study in JAMA Health Forum found that using the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) to expand dental care in underserved areas would reduce the number of dental cavities found in children and address disparities in the social and economic determinants of oral health. Read More
