News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2015/07/10
Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week.
Top 5 Must Read
1. B.C. extends free HPV vaccine to at-risk males. vancouversun.com: The move will address a “gap” in coverage for vaccinating against the human papillomavirus virus, a common sexually transmitted infection. Read more
2. Straight talk on straight, white teeth: Q & A with Abeer Khalid and Carlos Quiñonez. utoronto.ca: Authors trace the North American preoccupation with the perfect smile. Read more
3. NSERC awards almost $50 million to U of T researchers. utoronto.ca: Funds will accelerate work relating to Nano systems, memory and more. Read more
4. The American Dental Association responds to Cochrane Review of Water Fluoridation. ada.org: ADA strongly endorses the Task Force’s recommendation and supports ongoing research on the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation. Read more
5. WHO backs U of T professor’s recommendations for reducing pain of vaccines. utoronto.ca: Recommendations were aimed at reducing pain which, in turn, promotes vaccination. Read more
Canadian dentistry news
Straight talk on straight, white teeth: Q & A with Abeer Khalid and Carlos Quiñonez. utoronto.ca: Authors trace the North American preoccupation with the perfect smile. Read more
NSERC awards almost $50 million to U of T researchers. utoronto.ca: Funds will accelerate work relating to Nano systems, memory and more. Read more
A wealth of experience retires. utoronto.ca: Two of the retirees, in particular, are U of Toronto faculty members who have had a major impact on the Faculty’s research and teaching. Read more
U of T Faculty of Dentistry – Dean’s notes. utoronto.ca: Newest faculty member. Read more
Mississauga, Ontario dentist elected as AGD Secretary. agd.org: The Academy of General Dentistry elected Dr. Neil J. Gajjar as the association’s secretary. Read more
International dentistry news
The American Dental Association responds to Cochrane Review of Water Fluoridation. ada.org: ADA strongly endorses the Task Force’s recommendation and supports ongoing research on the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation. Read more
WHO: Stepped up government tax action needed to curb tobacco epidemic. who.int: According to the “WHO Report on the global tobacco epidemic 2015”, too few governments levy appropriate levels of tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Read more
A welcome from the FDI 2015 Bangkok organizing committee. fdiworldental.org: The President and members of the organizing committee welcome participants from around the world to the FDI 2015 Annual World Dental Congress in Bangkok (22 to 25 September). Read more
Three out of 4 American adults favor making 21 the minimum age of sale for tobacco products. cdc.gov: Read more
Australia — Skilled Occupation List. ada.org.au: Recent changes to the Skilled Occupation List have removed the occupations of Dentists and Dental Specialists. Read more
American Academy of Periodontology: More than a quarter of US adults are dishonest with dentists about flossing habits. perio.org: National survey reveals there’s room for improvement to educate Americans on gum disease. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Journal of the California Dental Association. cda.org: The first of two issues dedicated to seniors’ oral health framing many issues that arise when providing care to this population. Read more
Who’s most likely to get addicted to their narcotic painkiller? healthday.com: Study finds people with a history of smoking or drug abuse are at highest risk of long-term use. Read more
The man who lost his memory at the dentist. nymag.com: Something happened that has prevented this man from forming any long-term memories since the day of his dental surgery, 10 years ago. Read more
Regulation at work protecting patients. dentalboard.gov.au: Australia’s health regulators are working in partnership to enforce infection control standards in dental practice and take action to manage risk to patients. Read more
Researchers develop a new means of killing harmful bacteria. mit.edu: Engineered particles are capable of producing toxins that are deadly to targeted bacteria. Read more
Patient Information
Can sex give you cancer? healthnewsdigest: Cancers of the oropharynx are usually caused by tobacco and alcohol, but recent studies show that about 72 percent of oropharyngeal cancers are caused by HPV. Read more
How your favourite sweet summer treats are rotting your teeth and ruining your smile. dailymail.co.uk: Expert tips to minimize damage. Read more
The truth about the tooth fairy and other dental myths. huffingtonpost.com: Here are the best of the dental tall tales. Read more
7 important flossing facts. healthwomen.org: Read more
School your children in dental hygiene this summer. detroitnews.com: Tips for parents. Read more
Your health & medical news
B.C. extends free HPV vaccine to at-risk males. vancouversun.com: The move will address a “gap” in coverage for vaccinating against the human papillomavirus virus, a common sexually transmitted infection. Read more
WHO backs U of T professor’s recommendations for reducing pain of vaccines. utoronto.ca: Recommendations were aimed at reducing pain which, in turn, promotes vaccination. Read more
Why are doctors so guilty of working while sick? medicalnewstoday.com: Previous studies have shown that sick health care workers are the main source of influenza, Staphylococcus aureus and Norovirus within health care facilities. Read more
West Nile Virus vaccine to enter safety trials in humans. medicalnewstoday.com: The National Institutes of Health have announced that an experimental vaccine to protect against West Nile Virus is to enter human trial. Read more
Ageing rates vary widely, says study. bbc.com: A study of people born within a year of each other has uncovered a huge gulf in the speed at which their bodies age. Read more
Demographic and substance use trends among heroin users — United States, 2002–2013. cdc.gov: Heroin use and overdose deaths have increased significantly in the United States. Read more
Statement on the 6th meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. who.int: Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Spring 2015 Continuing Dental Education Schedule
Université Laval – Formation continue
Université de Montréal – Formation dentaire continue
University of Alberta – Program and courses
University of British Columbia – Calendar of courses
University of Saskatchewan – Upcoming courses
University of Toronto – Continuing dental education
Western University – Continuing professional development
August 26–29 – 2015 Canadian Dental Association National Conference in St. John’s, NL. Continuing Education
September 10-12, 2015 – Saskatchewan Oral Health Professions Conference in Regina, SK. Read more
September 18-20, 2015 – AAOSH 5th Annual Scientific Session in Dallas, TX. Read more
September 22-25 – FDI 2015 Bangkok – Register today! Read more
November 5-10 – ADA 2015 – Americas’s Dental Meeting in Washington, D.C. Read more
November 14-17 – 101st Annual Meeting – American Academy of Periodontology in Orlando, Florida. Read more
Dentistry in long-term care course. ada.org: This online CE course is designed to help dental professionals understand how long-term care (LTC) facilities work and how you can work successfully in LTC facilities. You will learn how to deliver care in an environment outside your traditional practice location and care for your patients through their entire life span. Read more
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