News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/02/17
Top 3 Must Read
- Ottawa proposes to ban plastic microbeads in facial cleansers, toothpaste
- Which country has the world’s best healthcare system?
- New 10-minute test for cancer developed by scientists
Canadian dentistry news
Ottawa proposes to ban plastic microbeads in facial cleansers, toothpaste. ctvnews.ca: The federal government is drafting regulations to ban the plastic microbeads and is asking for public input. Consumers have until March 10 to make their views known. Read more
Catching sticky fingers in the act: “invadopodia” early oral cancer detection research wins Canada Cancer Society Innovation Grant. utoronto.ca: The $200K grant will fund a two-year study to hunt for “invadopodia” markers in tissues that define when oral cancer has developed. Read more
Dr. Faleh Tamimi among 25 Canada Research Chairs for McGill. mcgill.ca: Read more
What’s wrong with being mouthy? Youtube.com: Manitoba Dental Association – Your mouth is part of the best moments of your life. Yet every day, we take it for granted. It’s time to change that. Be Proud. Be Mouthy! Watch short video
U of A dentistry students raise $60,000 for local charity. ualberta.ca: The dental and dental hygiene students at the U of A raised $60,000 for the non-profit charity Kindness in Action. Read more
Building a better world – Dr. Natalie Archer: Dental advocate. dal.ca: Dr. Archer has been a pioneer in raising awareness about the importance of providing dental care for older populations, specifically people in long-term care, through her work at the Runnymede Dental Centre in Toronto, and the establishment of the innovative Dental Elder Abuse Response (D.E.A.R.) project. Read more
International dentistry news
FAIR Health Consumer Survey: Consumers Unaware of the Best Age for Children’s First Dental Exam. prnewswire.com: Nearly half of US consumers believe the recommended age for a first dental check-up is after a child’s second birthday. Read more
Which country has the world’s best healthcare system? theguardian.com: A look at how patients pay for healthcare around the world and the general standard of care they might expect. Read more
New 10-minute test for cancer developed by scientists. telegraph.co.uk: Using just a drop of saliva, the test is non-invasive and cheap. It is due to enter full clinical trials in lung cancer patients later this year, and is expecting approval within two years from the Food and Drug Administration in America. Read more
Using patients in board exams under debate in Iowa. ada.org: This is the first in a series of articles on licensure reform, a debate occurring in various states as students, educators and dental leaders seek alternatives and/or changes to the licensure process. Read more
April summit to detail smokeless tobacco dangers. ada.org: The 8th National Summit on Smokeless and Spit Tobacco, scheduled for April 18-20 in Albuquerque, offers a smoking cessation workshop specifically for dentists and their teams about treating tobacco-dependent patients. Read more
Dental spending remains stagnant. ada.org: Dental spending continued to be flat between 2013 and 2014, a trend that’s continued since 2008 and an indication that the dental economy has not rebounded since the Great Recession, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute. Read more
Dental student project highlights sugar and diet in children’s oral disease. plymouth.ac.uk: Dental students from Plymouth University have worked with Ford Primary School and Plymouth Argyle Football Club in association with the Kinder+Sport initiative, to raise awareness of basic oral health and the perils of hidden sugar in drinks and food.to raise awareness of good oral care and diet. Read more
Campaign launched to reduce kids’ hefty sugar intake. nature.com/bdj/: Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Change4Life campaign encouraging parents to get ‘Sugar Smart’ and take control of their children’s sugar intake. Read more
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC unveils world’s largest mobile dental clinic. usc.edu: At 48 feet long and 22 feet wide, it’s the largest mobile dental clinic in the world. Read more
Presi-dental health: 4 strange (but true) tales. mouthhealthy.org: Hail to the Chief—and his teeth! You may remember their smiles and expressions from portraits and photographs, but do you know the stories behind them? Read more
Dental care has steadily improved in the NHL over the years. usnews.com: Despite player safety being scrutinized by the league more than ever and technological advances in equipment, hockey players are going to lose teeth. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Report: Dentists can help reduce ER visits for nontraumatic dental issues. ada.org: Collaboration is key to decreasing nontraumatic dental visits to the emergency department, according to a report outlining best practices for emergency department referral programs for dental conditions. Read more
The benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh the risks for many patients, according to new research and experts. wsj.com: More support for osteoporosis drugs. Read more
Why has antibiotic prescribing by dentists increased? A Canadian study. oasisdiscussions.ca: Read more
There are always bacteria lurking in dental equipment, suggests research. sciencedaily.com: No disinfectants tested completely remove bacterial biofilms from water lines. Read more
Scientists prove feasibility of ‘printing’ replacement tissue. medicalxpress.com: Reporting in Nature Biotechnology, scientists said they printed ear, (jaw) bone and muscle structures. When implanted in animals, the structures matured into functional tissue and developed a system of blood vessels. Read more
‘Jaws’ may help humans grow new teeth, shark study suggests. sciencedaily.com: A new insight into how sharks regenerate their teeth, which may pave the way for the development of therapies to help humans with tooth loss, has been discovered. Read more
Chewing sugar free gum could save the NHS £8.2 million a year. plymouht.ac.uk: A study involving researchers from Plymouth University says sugar free gum could provide savings to dental healthcare costs. Read more
The association of gum bleeding with respiratory health in a population-based study from Northern Europe. plosone.org: Authors speculate that oral pathogens might have unfavourable impact on the airways, and that the direct continuity of the mucosa of the oral cavity and the airways reflects a pathway that might provide novel opportunities for interventions. Read more
Men face higher risk of cancers linked to oral sex. medicalxpress.com: Men are twice as likely as women to get cancer of the mouth and throat linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, researchers say. Read more
jCD Book Review: QDT 2015: Quintessence of Dental Technology. aacd.com: This impressive publication offers a stunning visual journey of what is possible in dental esthetics, featuring cases from top dental teams from around the world. Read more
Mind your business
Teeth whitening: Dentist’s office or less expensive alternative. bendbulletin.com: Over-the-counter products less effective than professional treatments. Read more
Track scams geographically. ada.org: The Better Business Bureau has launched a website for consumers to track scams reported in their area, in the United States and Canada. Read more
Patient information
Dry mouth: More common and less benign than thought. pharmacytimes.com: Everyone may occasionally experience the unpleasant sensation of dry mouth (xerostomia), but some individuals endure the discomfort of dry mouth on a regular basis. Read more
What wisdom tooth removal looks like from your dentist’s perspective (Hint: It’s not fun). medicaldaily.com: What a wisdom tooth removal operation actually looks like. Read more
Your health & medical news
CMA Submission – A New Vision for Health Care in Canada: Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population. cma.ca: 2016 Pre-budget submission to the Minister of Finance. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Fall 2015 and spring 2016 continuing education schedules
Université Laval – Formation continue
University of Manitoba – Continuing professional development
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
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry University – Continuing professional development
March 16-19 – AADR/CARD Annual Meeting and Exhibition, in Los Angeles, California. Read more
March 17-19 –2016 Pacific Dental Conference in conjunction with CDA, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more
April 6-9 – American Association of Endodontists 2016, in San Francisco, California. Read more
April 14-17 – 23rd International Association for Disability & Oral Health Congress in conjunction with the Special Care Dentistry Association 28th Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Read more
April 27-30 – 32nd Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
May 5-7 – Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting 2016, in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
May 12-14 – California Dental Association Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, in Anaheim, California. Read more
May 26-28 – British Dental Conference & Exhibition 2016 in Manchester, England. Read more
May 26-29 – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. Read more
May 26-29 – Jasper Dental Congress 2016 in Jasper, Alberta. Read more
May 27-31 – Journées dentaires internationales du Québec. Preliminary program now available online. Read more
June 22-25 – IADR/APR General Session and Exhibition, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more
July 14-17 –Academy of General Dentistry 2016 Boston, Massachusetts. Read more
September 7-10 – FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2016, in Poznan, Poland. Read more
September 10-13 –102nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology in Collaboration with the Japanese Society of Periodontology and Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology in San Diego, California. Read more
September 16-17 – 6th Annual AAOSH Scientific Session in Orlando, Florida. Read more
October 20-25 – ADA 2016, America’s Dental Meeting, in Denver, Colorado. Save the date
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
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
Dental industry news
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