A recent research project at the University of Alberta is investigating ultrasound as a safe and effective tool to assess both soft and hard tissue in the periodontal alveolar complex, potentially enhancing the ability to diagnose dental disease and treat patients more effectively. In this video, lead researchers from the University Alberta, Dr. Paul Major […]
The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is an internationally recognized research communication competition where participants have three minutes to deliver a compelling presentation on their thesis research for a non-specialized lay audience using a single static slide. No data, no technical jargon – it’s all about the messaging. On December 14, 2021, the Faculty of Dentistry […]
Following decades of research indicating that bacteria are responsible for tooth decay, the need for fillings and restorations, a new study, conducted by a number of University of Toronto oral health researchers and titled Human neutrophils degrade methacrylate resin composites and tooth dentin, is now pointing to a long-ignored culprit: neutrophils. A type of white blood […]
Earlier this month, the CDC released results of a research study looking at toothpaste and toothbrushing patterns among children and adolescents in the United States from 2013 to 2016. Purpose To determine if children were beginning to brush at the recommended age and if they were being given the appropriate amount of fluoridated toothpaste […]
Dr. Alain Moreau has been appointed Director of the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR) for a three-year term commencing effective October 1st, 2016. Dr. Moreau will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the sustainability of the Network, and its’ continued work to increase capacity in and ongoing support for oral health research […]
Every year on March 20th, FDI, World Dental Federation, celebrates World Oral Health Day (WOHD). #WOHD16 is an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene to looking after everyone old and young. CDA is joining the […]
The funding of research in Canadian universities is undergoing profound change with major consequences for young faculty members and trainees in dental schools, according to Dr. Paul Santerre, a professor at the University of Toronto. He and a number of colleagues are working to help these young scholars navigate the waters that lie ahead by […]
NCOHR will host a Technology, Translation and Commercialization (TTC) workshop: Career Paths and Research Funding Opportunities in Toronto, ON, from July 30-31. The two-day workshop will focus on innovation and translation of research, and include representatives from industry, regulatory agencies and academia. For more information, view the agenda and application form. The goal of this two day […]