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Oral Science Creates Synergy with Leading Dental Québec

During the latest JDIQ in Montreal on May 29 and 30, Oral Science is proud of having met more than 2,000 dental professionals to transform dental hygiene together. The Oral Science sales representative team of Registered Dental Hygienists had the opportunity to present many dental hygiene…

Disability Advocates Concerned About Eligibility for Dental Care Plan

Disability advocates are warning that the upcoming Canadian dental care plan may have eligibility gaps for those with disabilities. The details of the plan are due to be announced later this fall, but the goal is to have kids under the age of 18, seniors, and people with disabilities cove…

Young Dentist Duo Front-Load Their Lives with a Dream Practice

The Shooks (Dr. Monica and Dr. John) met while they were in dental school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. They graduated in 2019 and moved back to Dr. John’s hometown, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where they worked for a dental service organization but in different loca…

Ivoclar Successfully Expands Education Activities for Dental Students

For Ivoclar, supporting universities and their students is an essential part of the company’s  philosophy. Over the summer of 2023, Ivoclar invited the next generation of dental professionals to eight different Ivoclar Academy centers across the globe: An educational Summer School progra…

Study Finds Diabetes Drug Could Prevent Gum Disease

King’s College London researchers found a common drug for treating type 2 diabetes could be a new method for preventing oral and systemic disease. The researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences found Metformin could control inflammation and sugar levels in…

Articulating Disposable Prophy Angle - Off the Cusp

Coronal polishing is intended to produce a smooth surface on the tooth, whereby the dental plaque, extrinsic stain, and calculus adherence on the tooth surface is reduced.  Despite calls for a selective approach to coronal polishing, it is a routine part of adult and pediatric prophylaxis…

What is low impact cardio?

For many people, cardio is synonymous with running. Although running is a convenient, inexpensive, and effective cardio workout, it can also be hard on your body. Luckily, there are plenty of low-impact cardio exercises that will still get you sweating. Replace some – or all – of your run…