News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/10/12
Top 5 Must Read
- Corporate class funds to incur taxable gain – January 1, 2017
- WHO urges global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary drinks
- Antibiotics: The good, the bad, and the ugly
- Issue-based toolkits
- A higher incidence of dry socket may be related to the use of oral contraceptives after impacted mandibular third-molar extraction
Canadian dentistry news
Dental implant pioneer recognized with Norton M. Ross Award. ada.org: The award and commemorative plaque will be presented to Dr. Feine during a ceremony at ADA 2016. Read more
Ethics 101: Q&A. dentistry.utoronto.ca: Guest speakers from this year’s DDS White Coat ceremony at the University of Toronto talk about the history and meaning behind this venerable tradition – and what the professional dentistry associations are doing to promote ethical practice, across the province and beyond. Read more
UBC graduate prosthodontics student wins first place in ACP competition. dentistry.ubc.ca: Dr. Peter Walker, who is completing a Master of Science in Craniofacial Science combined with a diploma in Prosthodontics at UBC, won first place in the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) Postdoctoral (Resident) Competition. Read more
The difficulties of psychiatric dental care. theglobeandmail.com: The dental clinic at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides care for patients. While the dental clinic has recently doubled in size, the demand for dental care among these patients is “far greater than the dental clinic can accommodate.”. Read more
Ontario legislature votes to ban cities from removing fluoride from their water supplies. news.nationalpost.com: Though the motion brought forward by a Liberal MPP is non-binding, it could send a clear signal to cities and suggest where the government is headed next. Read more
Dentists urge city to fluoridate water to fight tooth decay. rcinet.ca: Dentists in the eastern city of Moncton are urging city officials to put the fluoride back in the water supply. Cavities in children have increased 50 per cent since Moncton put a moratorium on the practice. Read more
Corporate class funds to incur taxable gain – January 1, 2017. cdspi.com: Important update on corporate class funds. Read more
Collègues et amis disent au revoir au Dre Lise Payant. fmd.ulaval.ca: Au terme d’une trentaine d’années de carrière en enseignement, la professeure spécialiste en prosthodontie, Lise Payant, a pris une retraite bien méritée cet automne. Lire plus
Bourse de 15 000$ du RSBO à une étudiante du GREB. fmd.ulaval.ca: L’étudiante au doctorat Amel Ben Lagha a reçu une bourse de recherche du Réseau de recherche en santé buccodentaire et osseuse afin de poursuivre ses travaux sur les maladies parodontales avec le professeur Daniel Grenier au Groupe de recherche en écologie buccale (GREB). Lire plus
Health Canada OK’s non-prescription nasal spray overdose antidote. cbc.ca: Needle-free nasal spray easier to administer. Read more
International dentistry news
Stem cell manipulation shows promise for cartilage renewal and joint repair. medicalnewstoday.com: The authors describe how manipulating stem cells in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of mice with TMJ degeneration led the cells to repair cartilage in the joint. Read more
EpiPens: dental necessity or extravagance? ada.org: MyView: by Dr. Larry J. Sangrik. Read more
Panel discusses challenges facing older adults seeking oral health care. ada.org: “Oral Health in an Aging Nation: An Unmet Public Health Challenge” was designed to show policymakers the importance of oral health in older Americans. Read more
ADA president-elect: “Dentistry is a lifetime learning process.” ada.org: Dr. Gary L. Roberts set for role as ADA president. Read more
Fluoridation championed in U.S. communities; ADA recognized for fluoridation campaign. ada.org: Read more
Dentists to test patients blood pressure under new program. baltimoresun.com: Maryland is among six states that will share in a $3 million federal grant to develop a pilot program that uses dentists to check patients’ blood pressure. Read more
Infection outbreak shines light on water risks at dentists’ offices. npr.org: The Orange County Health Care Agency in California says that nearly two dozen children who received so-called baby root canals, or pulpotomies, are thought to have developed dangerous bacterial infections. Read more
Sugar is now enemy number one in the western diet. theguardian.com: [Opinion] Action on Sugar is keen to make the public aware of the dangers and for manufacturers to face regulation. Read more
WHO urges global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary drinks. who.int: Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new WHO report. Read more
Australia is in the midst of a Sugardemic. ada.org: The Sugar By Half campaign aims to begin tackling Australia’s full-blown love affair with sugar by encouraging people to reduce their consumption by half by swapping out sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives. Read more
2.3 billion worldwide suffer from dental caries in their permanent teeth, says report. fdiworldental.org: According to The Lancet’s Global Burden of Disease study 2015, 2.3 billion people worldwide suffer from dental caries in their permanent teeth. Read more
Explosion injuries from e-cigarettes. nejm.org: Twenty percent of patients have presented with injuries to the face. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Antibiotics: The good, the bad, and the ugly. ada.org: Dr. Michael Glick weighs the outcomes and consequences associated with the use of antibiotics, from the positives of successfully treating a patient’s infection and protecting the community to the negatives of bacterial resistance, promotion of harmful bacterial overgrowth and increased frequency of systemic disease. Read more
New analysis of mercury and dental surface restorations in the U.S. population. ada.org: The American Dental Association issued a press statement on the study and the ADA’s position on dental amalgam remains unchanged. Read more
What a patient with a learning disability would like you to know. bmj.com: What your patient is thinking. Read more
The growing problems of dental caries and obesity: An Australian perspective. nature.com: Diet related diseases are consuming an increasing proportion of health expenditure in many countries, and Australia is no exception. Read more
Issue-based toolkits. osap.org: OSAP has assembled a growing list of toolkits designed to give busy dental practitioners the key information they need to know important infection prevention and safety topics. Read more
Did his artificial hips put him at risk of infection when he saw the dentist? washingtonpost.com: People with replacement joints have long been told to take antibiotics before having even routine dental treatment. But that advice isn’t as widely supported as it once was. Read more
Abstracts of the 2016 Annual World Dental Congress. fdiworldental.org: Access the Congress abstract book, available freely as a special Supplement of FDI’s International Dental Journal. Read more
A higher incidence of dry socket may be related to the use of oral contraceptives after impacted mandibular third-molar extraction. jada.ada.org: The results of this systematic review suggest that female patients using oral contraceptives have a higher risk of developing dry socket as a postoperative complication consecutive to the extraction of their impacted mandibular third molars. Read more
Evidence-based recommendations for analgesic efficacy to treat pain of endodontic origin. jada.ada.org: The purpose of this investigation was to identify evidence-based clinical trials to aid dental clinicians in establishing the efficacy for recommending or prescribing analgesics for pain of endodontic origin. Read more
New imaging method could enable dentists to detect and heal tooth cavities much earlier. eurekalert.org: Journal of Biomedical Optics authors present a new low-cost imaging device for early detection of tooth cavities. Read more
Turning the promise of big data into reality for dental research and oral health care. nidcr.nih.gov: To help integrate informatics into oral health care, NIDCR is developing national-level partnerships focused on the use of informatics and is funding high-quality research that incorporates data science principles. Read more
CDC funds 34 innovative projects to combat antibiotic resistance. cdc.gov: Research aims to better understand role of microbiome. Read more
Joint Statement on Importance of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship from 12 national health organizations. cdc.gov: Read more
Maxillary distraction osteogenesis versus orthognathic surgery for cleft patients. cochraneohg.wordpress.com: A systematic review to examine the benefits and risks of distraction osteogenesis for advancing the upper jaw compared to conventional orthognathic surgery in adolescents and adults. Read more
Dr. Julielynn Wong: Radically advancing healthcare delivery using 3D printing technology. cma.ca: Dr. Wong and her team designed a solar-powered, plug-and-play, ultra-portable 3D printing system that produces a range of medical supplies right on-site. Read more
Mind your business
The do’s and don’ts of social media. nature.com: The social media revolution. Read more
How to be mindful with Facebook. nytimes.com: Before posting anything on social media, ask yourself three questions. Read more
Receptionists ‘put people off seeing doctor’. bbc.com: Of almost 2,000 adults questioned for Cancer Research UK, four in 10 said they disliked having to discuss their ills with office staff in order to get an appointment. Read more
Patient information
Time out for teeth. nsdental.org: An interactive way to learn about the impact of oral health on school-aged children, and to offer helpful tips to keep those smiles bright. Take the quiz
5 things dentists won’t put in their mouths. ctvnews.ca: Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is not only an exercise in regular brushing and flossing — diet plays a part as well. Read more
Publication d’un guide à l’intention des personnes atteintes d’apnée obstructive du sommeil. odq.qc.ca: Le Collège des médecins du Québec, l’Ordre des dentistes du Québec et l’Ordre professionnel des inhalothérapeutes du Québec ont publié un nouveau guide intitulé Apnée obstructive du sommeil – Information pour le patient avisé. Lire plus
Your health & medical news
MedviewMD creates network of medical studios for e-visits. canhealth.com: By the end of 2016, MedviewMD expects to have 40 e-visit studios up and running across Canada. Read more
Trudeau won’t commit to premiers’ demand for meeting on health. cbc.ca: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has written back to Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers, saying he will not commit to personally meet with them to discuss a new health accord before mid-December. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Fall 2016/Winter 2017 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. Registration now open!
November 10-13 – Carestream Dental’s New Global Oral Health Summit, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more
November 25-30 – 92nd Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. 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 daterg
May 4-6, 2017 – ITI World Symposium, in Basel, Switzerland. Read more
May 8-9, 2017 – ADEE/ADEA Meeting: Shaping the future of Dental Education, in London, UK. 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
July 13-15, 2017 – AGD 2017, the premier meeting for general dentistry, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Save the date
August 29- September 1, 2016 – FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid, Spain. Read more
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
Learn more about conducting clinical research with no-cost online course. ada.org: Health professionals interested in learning how to effectively conduct clinical research can take a course offered online at no cost from National Institutes of Health. 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
Michigan dental care company buys up Canadian toothbrush maker. mlive.com: Ranir, the largest maker of store brand toothbrushes and oral care products, announced this week it bought BrushPoint, a Toronto-based manufacturer of store brand manual and power toothbrushes. Read more
Don’t lie to your dentist about flossing — just try the Max Flossolution instead. digitaltrends.com: The Max Flossolution is described as a “breakthrough, patented system designed to make both flossing and brushing easy, fast, and painless.” Read more
Hu-Friedy Cleaning Monitors. Hu-Friedy.com: The first step to proper instrument reprocessing. Read more
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