News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/03/09
Top 3 Must Read
- University of Toronto dentistry alumnae restore smiles for domestic abuse survivors
- Oral cancer toolkit proves popular with dentists
- Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure, new study finds
Canadian dentistry news
Ottawa dentists shocked by condition of refugees’ teeth. cbc.ca: For many Syrian refugees, free clinic is their first time in a dentist’s chair. Read more
Dental Officers talk shop about a career in Army greens and white lab coats. forces.gc.ca: Insight from Dental Officer Major Luc Langevin, Dental Detachment Commander of 1 Dental Unit at Canadian Forces Base Kingston in Ontario. Read more
University of Toronto dentistry alumnae restore smiles for domestic abuse survivors. utoronto.ca: The Restoring Smiles Project is a charitable network of dentists and physicians who provide free treatment to survivors of domestic violence. Read more
Good stewards: Can the new Canadian Association of Hospital Dentists help dentistry curb antibiotic misuse? utoronto.ca: “There is a looming crisis with antibiotics,” says Dr. Susan Sutherland, Chief of Dentistry at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry. Read more
Call for proposals Network for Canadian Oral Health Research – Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Travel Award ‐ 2016. ncohr-rcrsb.ca: Submission deadline is April 15, 2016 (midnight Atlantic Standard Time). Read more
Stop unhealthy marketing to children. toronto.ca: Official blog of Toronto’s medical officer of health. Read more
Senate committee declares war on obesity. macleans.ca: Committee urges overhaul of Canada’s Food Guide to combat serious health issues. Read more
Orthodontists in Atlantic Canada waive fees to help low income kids. cbc.ca: Families need to pay an administration fee of 5-10 per cent of the total treatment cost. Read more
International dentistry news
FDI celebrates International Women’s Day. fdiworldental.org: According to global estimates, only 40% of dentists are women. Read more
Women in dentistry on the rise: International Women’s Day 2016. bda.org: The British Dental Association highlights the growing numbers of women choosing careers in dentistry, and asks what impact this gender shift might have on the profession. Read more
National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA, March 28-31. ada.org: The summit will gather physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners and other clinicians, organizational leaders from U.S. government agencies, state and local governments, business, academia, clinicians, treatment providers, counselors, educators, advocates and others working to combat the prescription drug abuse epidemic. Read more
South Carolina referral program a ‘win-win-win’. ada.org: When people with a toothache go to a Palmetto Health emergency department seeking care, they often walk away with more than temporary pain relief: a referral to a dentist. Read more
ADA, others “concerned” about tobacco products. ada.org: The ADA and 35 other health organizations have asked the Food and Drug Administration to be more diligent about requiring tobacco companies to obtain approval before introducing new tobacco products to market. Read more
Dentists can help patients ‘savor the flavor’ of healthy eating. ada.org: ADA News talks with two dentists who specialize in pediatric dentistry and take different approaches in educating their patients. Read more
Oral cancer toolkit proves popular with dentists. bda.org: Cancer Research UK’s new oral cancer toolkit is already proving popular, with approximately 7,400 dental professionals accessing the site since its launch in November 2015. Read more
Medical legal group announces new president. ada.org: The American College of Legal Medicine inducted Dr. Daniel L. Orr II as its president. Dr. Orr is the second dentist to hold this position since the group was established. Read more
Campaign reports national increase in kids’ brushing. ada.org: More English- and Spanish-speaking parents reported that their children are brushing for two minutes, twice a day, according to a March report from the Ad Council and the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Health Lives. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Antibiotic prescribing by dentists has increased – Why? ada.org: Although the overall rate of antibiotic prescribing has been declining in British Columbia, Canada, the authors conducted a study to explain the increased rate of prescribing by dentists. Read more
Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure, new study finds. buffalo.edu: The research found that the use of antidepressants increased the odds of implant failure by four times. Each year of antidepressant use doubled the odds of failure. Read more
High speed imaging of cavitation around dental ultrasonic scaler tips. plos.org: This work has shown that cavitation does occur around the free end of ultrasonic scaler tips. The area of cavitation near the free end of the tips increases with power as well as with the amplitudes of displacement at the tips. These results suggest that it is likely that cavitation from ultrasonic scalers could disrupt biofilm in a non-contact mode. Read more
Using micro-computed tomography to evaluate the dynamics of orthodontically induced root resorption repair in a rat model. plos.org: The initial stage of root resorption repair did not change significantly and was followed by a dramatic repair period before stabilizing. Read more
3-D technology used to safely reveal the diet of ‘Chaucer’s children’. sciencedaily.com: Biological anthropologists have discovered a new way of examining the fragile teeth of children who lived between the 11th and 15th centuries without damaging them. Read more
Unlocking mysteries of the past with the materials of today. tamhsc.edu: Prehuman fossils, diet and the surprising correlation with craniofacial development. Read more
Mind your business
Design your mobile website to convert new patients. dentistrytoday.com: 8 steps to mobile optimization. Read more
Showing you care: The after appointment touchpoint. transitionsonline.com: It takes little time to make a huge difference. Read more
Key phrases for case acceptance. transitiononline.com: Discover the power of words. Read more
Patient information
6 ways to reduce your child’s sugary snacking. ada.org: Here are some dentist-recommended ways to start saying good-bye to unnecessary sugar throughout the day. Read more
The causes of bad breath and why flossing is key. huffingtonpost.ca: Read more
Your health & medical news
Eating peanut early reduces risk of allergy even with later abstinence. kcl.ac.uk: The early introduction of peanut to the diets of infants at high-risk of developing peanut allergy significantly reduces the risk of peanut allergy until 6 years of age, even if they stop eating peanut around the age of five, according to a new study led by King’s College London. Read more
Canada’s first wellness rewards program launches in BC – New online app to reward users’ healthy behaviour with popular loyalty points. news.gc.ca: British Columbia residents who are making an effort to lead healthier lifestyles can now be rewarded with loyalty points such as Aeroplan, PetroPoints, Scene and MoreRewards, thanks to an innovative new mobile app called Carrot Rewards. Read more
Daily low-dose aspirin linked to reduced risk of certain cancers. nih.gov: The effect was seen most strongly with colon, gastrointestinal tumors, researchers report. 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 – 2016 Canadian Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting, in Calgary, Alberta. 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
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Dental Industry News
Henry Schein, Inc. named as a 2016 world’s most ethical company by The Ethisphere Institute for the 5th consecutive year. corporate.ir.net: Henry Schein is the only honoree in the Healthcare Products category, underscoring the Company’s longstanding commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices. Read more
How the newest dental product innovations will impact the industry. dentalcompare.com: Clinical director Dr. Jeff Rohde breaks down the latest products and services introduced at the 2016 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Read more
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