News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2014/06/10
News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2014/06/10
Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week and we look forward to hearing from you (jokeefe@cda-adc.ca or 1-800-267-6354 ext. 2297). Best wishes, John
Canadian dentistry news
This month’s Costco Connection magazine debate: “Should community drinking water be fluoridated?” Cast your vote…
‘Bedroom dentist’ ordered to pay $65,000 to the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. David Wu was treating people without a proper licence and was using equipment that was not adequately sterilized to meet Health Canada infection control standards. Read the article…
Montreal dentist has been acquitted after he was charged with sexually assaulting a patient. Read the article…
International dentistry news
Mexico forensic dentist has developed a way to rehydrate cadavers in order to identify unknown bodies. Dr. Alejandro Hernández Cárdenas submitted a patent for his solution to rehydrate bodies in advanced stages of decomposition in order to find scars, tattoos, moles and fingerprints. Learn more… (warning: graphic content)
The state of California passes a bill requiring warning labels on drinks with high sugar content. The bill requires any sweetened non-alcoholic beverage containing 75 calories or more per 12 fluid ounces (355 mL) be labelled with the warning, “Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.” Learn more…
Mind your business
The Joint Commission released a new infographic, titled “SpeakUp: About Anesthesia and Sedation,” in order to inform patients about anesthesia and help them become active in their own care. Learn more and see the infographic…
The American Dental Association has launched Center for Professional Success. The website is designed to help dental professionals succeed in business. Visit the site…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has launched their Campaign for Dental Health website. The site contains information for health professionals, articles on fluoride research and information for the general public. Visit the site…
Six trending dental smartphone apps for oral health professionals. Find out what they are…
Continuing education matters
A reminder to dentists in Newfoundland and Labrador that this is the last year of the current cycle for Continuing Education. Dentists in the province must have 60 credits by August 31, 2014. Read the NLDB CE Guidelines…
Please let us know about upcoming continuing education meetings that could be of interest to Canadian dentists by emailing us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca
Clinical & scientific news
What happens to your brain if you don’t take care of your teeth? A recent article shows the detrimental effect poor oral hygiene has on overall health, including quality of life and brain function. Read the article…
New immunotherapy drug may be able to treat advanced head and neck cancers, according to a University of Chicago study. Learn more…
Another treatment called ‘quadrapeutics’ also shows promise in the treatment of head and neck cancers. Quadrapeutics works by instantaneously detecting and killing only cancer cells without harming surrounding organs. Learn more…
A study published in the Journal of Dentistry examines different saliva substitutes’ varying enamel erosion and helps you choose the right one for your patients. Learn more…
Your health & medical news
Vaccination opt-out is literally making people sick, according to Dr. Jorge Parada, a doctor at Loyola University Infectious Disease Center. Measles is a preventable disease that was supposed to have been eradicated in the US by the year 2000, but the disease hit a 20-year high this year and doctors attribute that fact to people choosing not to be vaccinated. Read the editorial…
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus that has recently been brought into the US by travellers to the Caribbean. The virus causes high fever, intense pain and more, and has no known treatment besides painkillers. Learn more…
A survey by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a lack of change in smokeless tobacco use. CDC warns that even without smoking it, tobacco can still cause cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, and pancreas. Read the report…
Dental industry news
Oral-B introduces a new electric toothbrush with Bluetooth connectivity and a mobile app to monitor brushing habits. The toothbrush measures how long you brush for and pressure and angles of brushing while the app can store the information, keep track of appointments and even be programmed by dentists. Learn more…
DARA BioSciences launches Oral Mucositis Care app, for Apple and Android, for patients managing oral mucositis, a common side effect in cancer patients who undergo radiation and chemotherapy. The app offers patients helpful tips, a reference guide to good oral hygiene and ways to help manage the pain and discomfort of oral mucositis. Learn more…
If you wish to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk recently, please contact us by email at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or by toll-free phone at 1-855-716-2747.