News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/05/04
Top 3 Must Read
- Dental program expanded for children from low income families
- Caries Prevention Partnership webinar to take place on 15 June
- Nearly a third of Americans never floss their teeth, according to a recent survey
Canadian dentistry news
Ottawa urged to reconsider tamper-resistant oxycodone. theglobeandmail.com: A coalition of chronic pain and addiction specialists sent a letter to Dr. Philpott this week asking her to change her mind and move forward with tamper-resistant regulations for oxycodone. Read more
Dental program expanded for children from low income families. cbc.ca: Dr. Roch St Aubin says the expanded dental health care program will benefit many patients he sees in the city. Read more/Audio
Ontario streamlines free dental care for low-income kids. thestar.com: New one-stop website to provide easy access to free dental care for low-income kids. Read more
A New Westminster dentist talks about his hands-on work identifying dead bodies with dental X-rays. newwestrecord.ca: Dr. Darcy Murphy is one of three dentists who take turns on call with the Bureau of Legal Dentistry (BOLD), called in by the coroner’s service to identify human remains. Read more
Sharing Smiles Day: The first of many. dal.ca: The Faculty of Dentistry’s first Sharing Smiles Day brought together 25 dentistry students, five faculties, and 36 participants with intellectual and physical challenges. Read more
2016 Alumni of Distinction and Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Award recipients. schulich.uwo.ca: Congratulations to Drs. Bruce Hill, Brenda Thomson, Les Kalman. Read more
Tache blanche dans la bouche : et si c’était un cancer buccal? nouvelles.umontreal.ca: Le laboratoire de pathologie de la Faculté de médecine dentaire effectue annuellement quelque 500 analyses de biopsies provenant de la bouche de patients de la grande région de Montréal. Read more
International dentistry news
ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting. ada.org: Registration opens May 4. Register now
Donation fuels research of oral device to treat effects of Tourette’s. ada.org: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is studying a new oral device intended to treat the effects of Tourette syndrome. Read more
Recall issued for Sensorcaine. ada.org: Fresenius Kabi has voluntarily recalled one lot of bupivacaine HCl (Sensorcaine-MPF) injection. Read more
HPV Infection, risk factors, and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer – CE Webinar with live Q&A – May 5, 6 p.m. CST. ada.org: This course was developed by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs in collaboration with the ADA Science Institute. Read more
Drinking Water Week highlights invaluable resource. ada.org: The vital role tap water plays in daily life is highlighted May 1-7 during American Water Works Association’s Drinking Water Week. Read more
Why a prominent public health advocate prefers taxing soda to taxing all sugar. vox.com: Instead of just taxing soda, why not tax all sugar in the name of reducing obesity? Read more
American Association of Endodontists honors contributors to the specialty. AAE members were honored by the Association for their commitment to advancing endodontics and the specialty. Read more
Benefit from continuing education at FDI World Congress through CERP-ADA accreditation. fdiworldental.org: FDI has just had its status as Recognized Provider in the context of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Programme renewed for a further four years, until 2020. Read more
Unity of purpose at the mid-year meetings. Fdiworldental.org: FDI President Dr. Patrick Hescot. Read more
Caries Prevention Partnership (CPP) webinar to take place on 15 June. fdiworldental.org: The first CPP webinar will be hosted on Wednesday 15 June at 20h00 EST. The theme focuses on ‘Management of caries as a dynamic disease process. Read more
Oral health experts gather to address ageing populations. fdiworldental.org: The invite-only conference of experts is the first in a series and focuses on the theme of ‘Life-long oral health: a fundamental human right’. Read more
Saving smiles with sweets. washingtonpost.com: A 9-year-old Michigan girl creates a line of lollipops that help fight tooth decay. Read more
Just the Facts — Not busy enough. ada.org: The percentage of dentists in private practice describing themselves as ‘not busy enough’ decreases . Read more
Smokers urged to switch to e-cigarettes by British medical group. nytimes.com: Taking a stance sharply at odds with most American public health officials, a major British medical organization urged smokers to switch to electronic cigarettes, saying they are the best hope in generations for people addicted to tobacco cigarettes to quit. Read more
Dentist wins ‘Green Oscar’ for using healthcare incentives to halt logging. theguardian.com: Scheme offering Indonesian villages that stop illegal logging large discounts on medical care is saving lives as well as the rainforest. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
May JADA examines why dental prescribing of antibiotics is increasing. ada.org: Many practitioners can find opportunities to prescribe antibiotics less often and for shorter durations when they review their prescribing methods and ensure they are compliant with guidelines, research suggests. Read more
Nearly a third of Americans never floss their teeth, according to a recent survey. usnews.com: Americans can now be scientifically divided into three categories: Those who floss daily, those who never floss and those who fall somewhere in between. Read more
Gold loses its shine in dentistry amid teeth-whitening craze. chicagotribune.com: Until a decade ago, about 67 metric tons of gold were filling, capping and crowning teeth worldwide annually. In the last five years, demand has plunged almost 60 percent. Read more
Patient information
Toothbrush care: Cleaning, storing and replacement. ada.org: Appropriate toothbrush care and maintenance are important considerations for sound oral hygiene. Read more
Wash away bad breath, zap bacteria. theprogressnews.com: Despite having access to all kinds of oral hygiene products, from mouthwash to mints and toothpaste to whole teeth cleaning kits, sometimes our breath just isn’t fresh. Read more
10 ways you’re damaging your teeth, from frequent swimming to swilling wine and sipping hot water and lemon. dailymail.co.uk: Simple mistakes people make which severely damage their pearly whites. Read more
Oral health: A window to your overall health. mayoclinic.org: Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Get the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health. Read more
Dental charts to understand tooth numbering system. buzzle.com: Dental numbering or notation systems provide the dentists with a standard method for referring to particular teeth. Read more
New video explores teeth-whitening process. American Chemical Society: What’s the best way to whiten your teeth. Watch video
Your health & medical news
Breast cancer: Scientists hail ‘milestone’ genetic find. bbc.com: Scientists say they now have a near-perfect picture of the genetic events that cause breast cancer. Read more
Virtual reality assists surgeons and radiologists. canhealth.com: To the 3D printing that’s taking the medical world by storm, could be added another innovative, three-dimensional technology, interactive virtual reality. Clinicians can examine diagnostic images that appear to float in space. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Spring/Summer 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
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 2-5 – Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention 2016 Annual Conference, in San Diego, California. Read more
June 9-11 – Newfoundland & Labrador Oral Health Convention, in Gander, Newfoundland. Read more
June 16-18 – 126th annual conference of the New Brunswick Dental Society, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. 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 8-10 – Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics 24th Annual Scientific Meeting, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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 15-17 – 2016 Saskatchewan Oral Health Professions Annual Conference, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Read more
September 15-17 – Canadian Association of Orthodontists 68th Scientific Meeting, in Charlottetown, PEI. 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. Register now
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
Building a better mouth trap. heraldpalladium.com: Dr. Dave Ronto is a dentist by day and an award-winning inventor and manufacturer at night. Ronto won second place in the Dental Care category of the Edison Awards on April 21 in New York City, beating several Fortune 500 companies. Read more
New connected Philips Sonicare for Kids power toothbrush helps get kids excited about brushing. philips.com: Built-in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and the free kid-friendly coaching App are designed to establish healthy brushing habits that will last a lifetime. Read more
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