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Canada Legislates Nationwide Dental Benefit for Children

Nov 18, 2022

...routine dental care. The benefit will come through tax-free funds received through an application process. In order to participate, children must not be covered under any type of dental insurance...

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Canada Launches a Federal Oral Healthcare Plan

Dec 12, 2023

Canada has introduced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as part of the federal government’s spring 2023 budget, allocating $13 billion over 5 years, with an additional $4.4 billion ongoing....

Access to Care

The Increasing Utilization of Teledentistry

Sep 16, 2020

...2020. Teledentix. Available at: get.teledentix.com/. Accessed August 17, 2020. SmileSnap. Available at: smilesnap.com/. Accessed August 17, 2020. SmileVirtual. Available at: smilevirtual.com/. Accessed August 17, 2020. Toothpic.…

Miscellaneous

A Matter of Taste

Mar 14, 2012

...originate from many different factors beyond the typical culprits of periodontitis, caries, and volatile sulfur compounds (Table 1),3 but medication use is one of the most commonly overlooked causes. Many...

Orascoptic launches the new Orascoptic Online Loupe Builder

Jul 19, 2012

...style and frame color, as well as a companion headlight system to complement their new custom-built loupe. The Orascoptic Online Loupe Builder now gives dental professionals the chance to customize...

Esthetic Dentistry

Over-the-Counter Bleaching

Sep 14, 2003

...DeVizio W, Pertrone M, Volpe AR. Clinical comparison of the stain-removal efficacy of a novel liquid whitening gel containing 18% carbamide peroxide and a commercially available whitening dentifrice. CompCont Educ...

Miscellaneous

Perio Medicine

Mar 11, 2008

...400 patients. In order to make practice recommendations, several of these larger studies are needed. They are currently under design. Q. How are the studies being funded? A. The National...

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The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for Growing a Dental Practice

Nov 3, 2025

...patients by promptly responding to comments and messages, fostering a sense of community. Consider running contests or giveaways to increase interaction. Community Involvement: Share photos and updates about your team’s...

LED Medical Diagnostics Named a Finalist for Major Innovation Award

Sep 4, 2008

...today that it has been named a finalist for the first annual Red Herring Canada Top 50 awards celebrating the most innovative and promising companies in Canada. LED Medical Diagnostics...

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Dentists Should Write Fewer Opioid Prescriptions

Jan 11, 2019

...the use of NSAIDs alone or in combination with acetaminophen as a first-line therapy over opioids. Prescribing fewer pills, and educating patients about the benefits and risks of prescription opioids...

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