News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/10/19
Top 3 Must Read
- The importance of thinking differently
- October 17-21 is National Infection Control Week
- WHO recommends tax of at least 20% on sugary drinks
Canadian dentistry news
HPV cancer rates rise sharply in Canada. ottawacitizen.com: The Canadian Cancer Society is urging parents to get their children vaccinated against HPV, saying cancers caused by the human papillomavirus are rising sharply in Canada and threaten both men and women. Read more
The importance of thinking differently. publications.mcgill.ca: Dr. Jocelyne Feine has always thought differently, fortunately. She has always been curious and without a doubt, passionate about her work and about people. Read more
Dentistry and dental hygiene alumni honoured at awards gala. News.umanitoba.ca: Dr. Howard Cross, recipient of the 2016 Alumni of Distinction Award from the University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association. Read more
Keeping a son’s memory alive through a scholarship. dal.ca: Turning grief into something positive. Read more
White coats: A powerful symbol of professionalism. dal.ca: The white coats that dental care professionals wear are much more than simply protective garments. Read more
Research in reptilian tooth and jaw development garners NSERC grants. dentistry.ubc.ca: Under its Discovery Grants Program, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada awarded Dr. Joy Richman $201,000 over five years to study the development of skull anatomy and tooth regeneration in reptiles and birds. Read more
NSERC grant to support tissue imaging research. dentistry.ubc.ca: A Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada Discovery Grant in the amount of $105,000 over five years has been awarded to Dr. Nancy Ford for contrast-enhanced imaging using X-ray and optical techniques. Read more
October 17-21 is National Infection Control Week. ipac-canada.org: The key to a successful Infection Control Week is associated with providing a variety of activities and maintaining a high level of interest. Read more
WHO recommends tax of at least 20% on sugary drinks. cbc.ca: Tax policies to hike retail prices of sugary drinks would result in drop in consumption. Read more
PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction. theglobeandmail.com: PepsiCo Inc. has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part of a suite of goals aimed at tackling problems ranging from obesity to climate change. Read more
Consumer Reports: Flossing still beneficial for oral health. consumerreports.org: What recent research and experts reveal about this dental-health practice. Read more
Campagne d’éducation : gros plan sur la prévention des maladies parodontales. odq.qc.ca: L’Ordre des dentistes du Québec lance aujourd’hui une campagne d’éducation sur les ondes radio visant à sensibiliser le grand public à l’importance de la prévention dans le traitement des maladies parodontales. Lire plus
Dental Hygiene opens wide. ualberta.ca: The School of Dentistry expands previous two-year dental hygiene diploma to a four-year bachelor’s degree. Read more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate Excellence in Dental Hygiene. cdha.ca: The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize nine leaders in oral health for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession, the national association, research, and knowledge translation. Read more
Ontario makes safer treatment drug widely available under strategy to battle ‘growing opioid crisis’. cbc.ca: Health Minister Eric Hoskins improves access to safer addiction treatment drug Suboxone. Read more
Ontario taking action to prevent opioid abuse. news.ontario.ca: Province enhancing reporting system, connecting patients with high quality treatment. Read more
International dentistry news
Time for “unsick day,” say some companies. cbsnews.com: It’s easy to put health appointments on the back burner when work pressures loom, but some companies are trying to make it simpler for employees to take better care of their health by offering “unsick days.” Read more
American Academy of Periodontology names new Executive Director. perio.org: Ten-year Academy veteran Erin O’Donnell Dotzler assumes new role. Read more
Dr. Roberts: Code of Ethics sends ‘powerful message’ to public. ada.org: A conversation with ADA’s president-elect. Read more
Care Quality Commission (CQC) gives dentistry a clean bill of health. bda.org: The British Dental Association has welcomed the latest CQC State of Care report, which shows dental services in England topping the league in providing high quality care. Read more
Dentists provide $1.8 million in donated care. cda.org: Dentists and dental team members provided nearly $1.8 million in volunteer oral health care services to 2,066 people at CDA Cares in Stockton. Read more
Goldman School opens Center for children and special needs patients. dentistrytoday.com: Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is addressing the growing challenges in caring for children and for people with special needs with its Pediatric Oral Healthcare Center. Read more
Esthetics pioneer Dr Irwin Smigel has died. dentistrytoday.com: Read more
Grandparents face challenges in supporting their grandkids’ oral health. dentistrytoday.com: As dual-income families have become the norm, many grandparents are playing a greater role in raising their children’s children. Read more
CDC report backs school-based sealant programs. ada.org: School-based sealant programs could prevent “most cavities” and “lower treatment costs in vulnerable children” but are underutilized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an October report. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Dental-care related fear. sciencedaily.com: Psychology researchers have discovered evidence of a genetic basis for fearing dental treatment. Read more
Dentistry start-up solves tooth sensitivity with nanotechnology. dentistry.utoronto.ca: Dentin sensitivity, an age-old problem affecting an estimated 98% of the population at some point in their lives, is being countered this month through the launch of a novel new product, UNO Gel – and it’s a product with a UofT Dentistry origin story. Read more
Cleft palate simulator – Joule Innovation Grant recipient Dr. Dale Podolsky – Founder of Simulare Medical Corp. cma.ca: Dr. Podolsky, an engineer and resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The University of Toronto and part of the surgeon-scientist training program, has focused his efforts on developing simulators that are highly realistic, anatomically accurate and can be used to perform end-to-end complex surgical procedures. Read more
Migraine sufferers have higher levels of nitrate-reducing microbes in their mouths. asm.org: Analyzing data from the American Gut Project, researchers found that migraine sufferers harbored significantly more microbes in their mouths and guts with the ability to modify nitrates compared to people who do not get migraine headaches. Read more
Marijuana use linked to increased gum disease risk. perio.org: Frequent cannabis users exhibit key indicators of periodontal disease in new study in AAP journal. Read more
Patient information
Silver diamine fluoride to treat cavities: Is it right for my child? philly.com: Guest blogger, Dr. Michael Hanna, is a pediatric dentist and a national spokesperson of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Read more
Seal out tooth decay with sealants. mouthhealthy.org: Learn more about this quick and painless process and why childhood is a prime time to get them. Read more
‘Halloween Headquarters’ offers treats, tips. ada.org: The ADA’s MouthHealthy.org and MouthHealthyKids.org are featuring more activities, games and advice to scare away those unwanted tricks that sugary treats can play on children’s dental health. Read more
Halloween candy: Your dental health survival guide. mouthhealthy.org: Here’s a rundown of some common candies and their impact on your teeth. Read more
7 things smoking is doing to your mouth. dentalhealth.org: From losing your teeth to cancer and a spotty tongue. Read more
Your health & medical news
Number of Canadians seeking health care abroad in 2015 drops over previous year. cbc.ca: 1% of patients receiving specialist treatment went abroad, report says. Read more
Improving the health of all Canadians: A vision for the future. cma.ca: Read more
New study aims to find cancer in healthy volunteers with a simple blood test. bccancer.bc.ca: A new pilot study launched at the SBC Cancer Agency aims to use state-of-art screening technology to determine whether it is possible to detect early signs of cancer in healthy volunteers with the use of a simple blood test. Read more
How mammograms can cause harm. blogs.webmd.com: A new study estimates that only 1 in 5 small cancers detected by screening mammograms go on to become larger, life-threatening tumors. Read more
Schizophrenia follow-up lacking for 40% of diagnosed young Ontarians, study finds. cbc.ca: Timely, intense treatment needed to avoid further deterioration, psychiatrist says. Read more
Remote presence technology: The Saskatchewan experience. canhealth.com: As part of the Remote Presence Medicine Program at the University of Saskatchewan, doctors have been using a number of remote presence mobile devices to provide medical expertise to underserviced communities in Saskatchewan. Read more
Premature battery depletion with certain St. Jude Medical implantable defibrillators. healthycanadians.gc.ca: According to the company, the chance of early battery depletion is small and appears to occur two to three years after implantation. Devices manufactured after May 23, 2015, are not affected by this issue. 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
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 date
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
Sunstar Innovation Grant Announced at the AAP 2016 Annual Meeting. sunstar.com: Sunstar Americas, Inc. announced the Sunstar Foundation has pledged $250,000 to AAP for a series of research grants to be awarded over a three-year period beginning in 2017. Read more
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