Dentistry

• B.C. dentist suspended a second time over unnecessary treatments

  The dentist billed for "treatment when the need for the treatment was not supported by records" and "without having sufficiently obtained or documented valid informed consent."

  Health

  Sep 30, 2023
  
• U of A dental students host Shared Smiles event for people with disabilities

  The free event included oral health care tips and techniques, as well as free check ups for anyone with a disability or special needs.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023
  
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• Alberta dentists raise concerns about new federal dental benefit

  Some Alberta dentists say they're concerned about the low uptake at their offices.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2022
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• Coronavirus: Ontario dentistry regulator issues COVID-19 practice guidelines

  Dentists had previously only been allowed to practice emergency or urgent care on patients in-person, but can now offer other essential services with enhanced precautions.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
• Dentists and chiropractors set to be some of first professions to return from COVID-19 lockdown

  An easing of restrictions will only be possible if the province sees no more outbreaks and a big reduction in new, test-positive cases of COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2020
• USask hands-on practicums a no-go during COVID-19 pandemic

  Some University of Saskatchewan programs have modified student placements, as working in close quarters with industry professionals is pretty high on the list of pandemic no-nos.

  Education

  Apr 16, 2020
• N.S. opens emergency dental clinics to provide care during pandemic

  Emergency dental treatment can only be provided at designated emergency clinics as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
• Woman’s blood turns navy blue after too much tooth-numbing medication

  The woman's skin, and blood, had turned blue.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2019
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• Dentist plans to open ‘affordable’ clinic in Regina

  A Regina dentist is looking to use automation to reduce appointment costs at his soon to open practice, Simpli Dental.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2019
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• Milton pediatric dentist creating change for patients with special needs

  Dr. Alison Sigal and her dad, who is also a pediatric dentist, opened the doors to Little Bird Pediatric Dentistry in Milton in October. The unique space is for children and teenagers and also offers sensory-based care for patients with special needs of all ages.

  Apr 9, 2018