News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/09/21
Top 3 Must Read
- Orthodontics a huge challenge for Northern residents
- 8 new FDI Policy Statements adopted/revised in 2016
- Sugar papers reveal industry role in shifting national heart disease focus to saturated fat
Canadian dentistry news
Orthodontics a huge challenge for Northern residents. macleans.ca: An acute lack of dental care in the North means 465 flights a year to get braces fitted and tightened. Read more
Meet Dr. Nathalie Morin, New Clinic Director at McGill University’s faculty of dentistry. publications.mcgill.ca: Read more
Drug recall – Marcaine 0.50% (2016-09-09). healthycanaqdians.gc.ca: Affected Product Marcaine 0.50% Defect possible that could compromise the sealing plugs. Read more
Tooth decay up in Calgary kids after fluoride removed from drinking water: study. cbc.ca: Dean Allison was interviewed by Anna Maria Tremonti on CBC’s The Current as part of a conversation regarding access to oral healthcare and fluoridation. Read more and listen to the interview
Fewer teens smoke tobacco, but pot use popular. timescolonist.com: The Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey found declines in both the numbers of students who had ever tried smoking and current smokers. Alcohol and marijuana were more popular than tobacco. Read more
10th Annual Run for Outreach. McGill University. The Dental Outreach program works with the Montréal community to provide free basic dental care to those who cannot access private dental care due to psychological disability or financial hardship. Read more
International dentistry news
FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Poznan a success. fdiworldental.org: Characterized as ‘rewarding’, ‘inspiring’, ‘well-prepared’, ‘the best’, ‘high quality’, FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2016 Poznan (FDI AWDC) welcomed nearly 14,000 participants from 90 countries. Read more
8 new FDI Policy Statements adopted/revised in 2016. fdiworldental.org: Read more
Sugar papers reveal industry role in shifting national heart disease focus to saturated fat. ucsf.edu: A newly discovered cache of industry documents revealed that the sugar industry began working closely with nutrition scientists in the mid-1960s to single out fat and cholesterol as the dietary causes of coronary heart disease and to downplay evidence that sucrose consumption was also a risk factor. Read more
ADA pledges support for Partnership for Drug-Free Kids campaign. ada.org: ADA has joined the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ Search and Rescue project, an education campaign designed to connect prescribers with training, information and resources to help patients who may be at risk for opioid addiction. Read more
Texas dentist opens Victorian-era themed dental museum. ada.org: Free tours focus on dental manufacturing history. Read more
FDA launches competition to spur innovative technologies to help reduce opioid overdose deaths. fda.gov: Contest seeks to stimulate development of a mobile app to connect those experiencing an overdose with the potentially life-saving antidote. Read more
One in five give teeth cleaning the brush-off at the weekend. dailymail.co.uk: A fifth of Britons admit shunning the hygiene practice on Saturdays and Sundays. Read more
The organic Gatorade illusion. theatlantic.com: A new “sports drink” stands to further confuse health-conscious consumers into buying sugar water. Read more
DIY dentistry spreads thanks to Youtube culture. ASDAnews: The videos are not pretty. Read more
Dental implants market size to reach $6.81 billion by 2024. prnewswire.com: Rising demand for tooth (or teeth) replacement has provided good growth potential to the market. Read more
Dentist reveals best way to combat bad breath – and most people are reaching for the wrong thing. mirror.co.uk: Read more
Clinical & scientific news
E-cigarette research: Flavorings and higher voltage increase toxicity. medicalxpress.com: Scientists report that several flavorings added to electronic cigarettes impact the toxicity of the devices. The researchers also confirmed an earlier finding that increasing the battery output voltage of these devices significantly increases toxicity. Read more
The Children’s Oral Health Initiative: An intervention to address the challenges of dental caries in early childhood in Canada’s First Nation and Inuit communities. cpha.ca: The study lauds federal program to prevent dental caries in remote Inuit and First Nations communities and calls for its expansion. Read the study
Why can’t scientists agree on e-cigarettes? theguardian.com: As a Cochrane review of e-cigarettes is published, its author asks why vaping devices have divided the academic community. Read more
Losing teeth raises older adults’ risks for physical and mental disability. sciencedaily.com: New research suggests that it is essential for older adults to receive adequate dental care, as well as the support they need to maintain good oral health self-care. Read more
A bad bite is associated with worse postural, balance control. sciencedaily.com: A new study carried out by Spanish researchers has concluded that dental occlusion is also related to the control of posture and balance. Read more
Rust remover could help sensitive teeth. dailymail.co.uk: A sticky patch which contains a gel layer of the chemical potassium oxalate is being tested as a treatment for people with sensitive teeth. Read more
Intranasal midazolam sedation in a pediatric emergency dental clinic. anesthesiaprogress.org: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness and recovery times of 0.3 and 0.5 mg/kg intranasal midazolam (INM) administered with a mucosal atomizer device (MAD) in a pediatric emergency dental hospital clinic. Read more
Patient information
Receding gums: Treatment options and causes. medicalnewstoday.com: Problems caused by receding gums. Read more
Teething. mouthhealthy.org: Here’s what to expect and how to keep your baby comfortable when teething. Read more
Tips to get your kids excited about taking care of their teeth. sheknows.com: Read more
What are the benefits of chewing gum? medicaldaily.com: Chewing gum health benefits, from reducing tooth decay to boosting brain power. Read more
Your health & medical news
Stronger, clearer labels for over-the-counter acetaminophen products to further address the risk of liver damage. healthycanadians.gc.ca: Health Canada has released an updated Labelling Standard for over-the-counter acetaminophen products to help consumers use these products more safely. Read more
Experts ‘disappointed’ Health Canada not doing more to address acetaminophen dangers. thestar.com: Read more
Report on drug resistance in Canada shows some declines. cadrap.umn.edu: The latest report from the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) shows rates of antimicrobial resistance remaining stable in the country, with some declines in select drug-resistant pathogens but some worrisome findings. Read more
The best sleep position for 11 health problems. rd.com: Including TMJ and obstructive sleep apnea. Read more
Playing with the fire of inflammation. health.harvard.edu: Inflammation plays a central role in healing, but left to run wild, this process can lead to arthritis, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. 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
October 19-20 – Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions Conference 2016, in Denver, Colorado. Read more
October 19-22 – ITI Education Week Toronto, Incorporating Best Practices in Implant Dentistry to Minimize Complications. In association with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital/University of Toronto. Read more
October 20-24 – ADA 2016, America’s Dental Meeting, in Denver, Colorado. Read more
January 9-11, 2017 – OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more
March 18-21, 2017 – 2017 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, Beyond Boundaries, in Long Beach, California. Read more
March 9-11, 2017 – Pacific Dental Conference, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more
March 10-12, 2017 –29th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more
April 18-21, 2017 – AACD 2017 Las Vegas: A winning approach to comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education, Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more
April 26-29, 2017 – AAE 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual meeting of the American Association of Endodontists. Save the date
May 4-6, 2017 – Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting, ASM150, in Toronto, Ontario. Save the date
May 4-6, 2017 – ITI World Symposium, in Basel, Switzerland. Read more
May 25-27, 2017 – British Dental Conference & Exhibition 2017, in Manchester. Read more
May 25-28, 2017 – Jasper Dental Congress 2017, in Jasper, Alberta. Save the date
May 25-28, 2017 – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s 70th Annual Session, in Washington, DC. Save the date
May 26-30, 2017 – Journées dentaires internationales du Québec, in Montréal, Québec. Save the date
June2-3, 2017 – Implant Complications & Innovations Symposium, in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
July 13-15, 2017 – AGD 2017, the premier meeting for general dentistry, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Save the date
September 9-12, 2017 – American Academy of Periodontology 103rd annual meeting, in Boston, Mass. Save the date
September 15-17, 2017 – American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) 2017 Scientific Session, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Integrative dental medicine: Reuniting the mouth with the body. 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
Power ToothpasteTM announces product launch of world’s first caffeinated toothpaste. powertoothpaste.com: Power Toothpaste starts selling the world’s first caffeinated toothpaste at www.powertoothpaste.com. Read more
Biolase (BIOL), The McGuire Institute enter agreement for landmark laser perio research project. streetinsider.com: Research will evaluate benefits of BIOLASE laser therapy vs. traditional techniques in management of periodontal disease. Read more
Taking a bite out of the future: how 3d printing is revolutionizing dentistry today. 3dprint.com: Read more
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