Half of Canadians say they would smile more with healthier teeth, survey finds
Danielle About 84 per cent of Canadians believe a healthy smile boosts self-esteem and overall well-being....
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Minister says CDCP ‘a work in progress’ as half of 5.2M approved patients haven’t seen a dentist
Dentists across Canada are adapting to the rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, which...
Alberta’s dentists are in ‘limbo’ amid federal vs provincial dental programs ‘confusion’
Dr. Hans Herchen says some Alberta dentists are providing care at no charge, especially in...
NYU researchers develop zinc-based treatment to fight tooth decay without drilling or staining
Tooth decay in permanent teeth is the world’s most common health condition. (iStock) New York...
Chemical banned in EU nail polishes still used in dental treatments in Portugal, says group
The ban has unsettled nail-care professionals, who now face the challenge of disposing of existing...
Dentalcorp agrees to $2.2B takeover by U.S. private equity firm GTCR
Dentalcorp, founded in 2011, has grown to more than 550 clinics nationwide through an aggressive...
U.N. health goals weakened as sugar, other labelling warnings removed; U.S. objects to final plan
The U.N. final version of the declaration keeps language on universal health coverage and stronger...
ADA defends acetaminophen safety after Trump links Tylenol to autism
The ADA recommends nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with or without acetaminophen, as first-line treatments for acute...
U of T researchers test probiotics in everyday foods like yogurt to fight childhood cavities
Researchers identified Streptococcus salivarius — a naturally occurring oral bacterium also present in breast milk...
‘First’ study links oral bacteria to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a common brain disorder marked by tremors, muscle stiffness and slowed movement....