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Three Ontario colleges are addressing the dental workforce shortage by partnering to revive and expand a Level II Dental Assisting program in Northern Ontario. The initiative aims to increase access to training, strengthen the regional workforce, and help meet growing demand for qualified dental assistants in communities where recruitment has been an ongoing challenge. Read more on this story: https://lnkd.in/d5vVNHwQ #dentistry #dentalassisting #oralhealth

For children born with a cleft lip or palate, the cost of treatment can be a significant burden for families. In response, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is increasing lifetime coverage under its Cleft Lip and Palate Program to $33,280, while also raising the maximum funding available per stage of treatment, covering initial assessment fees, and introducing retroactive reimbursements for eligible families. The changes are designed to better reflect the true cost of care and improve access to medically necessary treatment. Read more on this story: https://lnkd.in/djJmtwr9 #oralhealth #dentistry #cleftlip

Great news coming in from Saskatchewan! The City of Martensville has approved tax exemptions for three commercial developments worth nearly $9 million, including a new $5 million health services building that will house Lake Vista Dental alongside other healthcare providers. The incentives are part of the city's strategy to encourage investment, expand local services, and support long-term economic growth. Read more on this story: https://lnkd.in/ddY84D6S #dentistry #dentalcare #oralhealth

Can stress actually change your brain? More importantly... can you reverse it? 🧠 ICYMI: In the latest episode of Brush Up, Dr. Kristin Yont DMD explores the science of neuroplasticity and how mindfulness can help dental professionals build resilience, regulate stress, and thrive in today's demanding clinical environment. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Youtube, or visit: https://lnkd.in/dHzrQMtq #dentistry #mindfulness #oralhealth

"We've always done it this way" may be one of the biggest barriers to better patient care. Dental hygienist and consultant Gabriele Eva Maycher challenges practices to re-examine long-standing clinical systems that have never been measured against today's evidence, standards, or outcomes. From periodontal diagnosis and radiographic protocols to documentation and scheduling, familiar workflows aren't always the most effective...or the most defensible. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gr6hVmrX #dentistry #dentalhygiene #practicemanagement

Did you know you could give your patients a painless injection...just by using your communication skills? Dr. Sanya Arora, dentist at Arora Dental & practice management consultant, shares this trick to giving a painless injection with a little bit of misdirection. Let us know if you will try this next time you are giving an anesthetic injection! #WeeklyWisdom

Could a simple saliva sample become one of dentistry's most powerful diagnostic tools? 🤔 At the American Dental Association's Salivary Diagnostics Summit, researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders explored how saliva-based testing could help identify oral and systemic diseases earlier, monitor treatment, and support more personalized patient care. Read more on this story: https://lnkd.in/d-wVrRX5 #oralhealth #dentistry #dentists

When the magazine is so good even strangers are taking a peek at it! 😁   ICYMI: The latest Oral Health Dental Product Report takes a closer look at the products, technologies, and clinical innovations influencing dentistry today. From digital workflows and restorative advancements to practical solutions for everyday practice, it's packed with insights you can put to use.   If you haven't had a chance to dive in yet, now's the perfect time. 📖 Read the full issue at: https://lnkd.in/gzzEna9x   #dentistry #oralhealth #dentists

60% of Canadian dentists are not using AI tools for clinical diagnostics. But do you know why? Watch until the end of the video to find out the number 1 reason! Learn more about AI in dentistry: https://lnkd.in/dQKWajTT #dentistry #oralhealth #dentists

When #dentistry and #law intersect, from AI and patient consent to employment issues and everyday practice risks, staying informed matters. Here’s what dental professionals need to know.