Life expectancy linked to the number of an individual’s teeth.

 You should know by now that every part of the human body plays a crucial role that culminates in a person's overall welfare and general health. This is why experts believe that every part of our body, no matter how small, is vital to our general functionality as humans. Research

Ottawa Dental Society celebrates 125 years by giving back

 ABOVE: Dr. Micaela Fitzgerald, Dr. Tanya Bracanovich and Dr. Jaideep Lal Photos: by Sean Sisk Photography On November 22, 1895 a group of dentists gathered at the Russell House Hotel on the corner of Elgin and Sparks Street. This was the inaugural meeting of the Eastern Ontario Dental Association, meant to

The Power of Sparkle

 A smile can do many things: Make a friend, give hope, and light up a room. For the team behind the 2017 Sparkle Dental Charity Ball, their mission is to give families in need the opportunity to unlock the power of a sparkling smile. The importance of choosing an expert

‘GumDocs’ Serving Patients & Creating Smiles for 20 Years

 Photo credit: Peter Waiser When it comes to anniversaries, twenty years is a special one for businesses. This year, GumDocs, the periodontal and implant clinic located on the fourth floor of a brownstone at Catherine and Bank is marking that special milestone. While the space has had a few makeovers

Why Canadian Employers Waste $5 Billion a Year on Inefficient Drug Coverage

 There is certainly a lot of waste in health systems, but one area that seems to have escaped close scrutiny is the waste in private drug plans in Canada.  Estimated at over $5 billion a year, this represents over half of the annual prescription drug bill paid by private insurers

It’s Time to Include Dental Health in the Healthcare System

 Canada’s most vulnerable populations have the highest rates of dental pain, decay, disease and the worst access to care. There are many reasons why some Canadians choose not to go to the dentist, but a new report released recently from the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) found that cost

Understanding Dental Implants

 In 1983, following a successful five-year replication study at the University of Toronto, a new and exciting phase of Canadian dentistry began. For the first time, implants were available to the dental public in North America. These implants were placed by dental specialists, primarily Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS). In

Five Things Most People Get Wrong About Canada’s Health-Care System

 By Kathleen O’Grady and Noralou Roos A recent court challenge before the British Columbia Supreme Court threatened to change the rules of the game for the Canadian health-care system—should the challenge have made its way to the Supreme Court of Canada and found success there. Dr. Brian Day of the

A Lesson in Orthodontics: From Then to Now

 Attempts to mold teeth by external forces have been reported as far back as the ancient Greeks. Children would place ever-increasing sized pebbles into their mouths and force them up into the palate with their tongues to increase the volume of the palate. The rationale was to increase the palate