News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/10/26
Top 3 Must Read
- First Visit, First Tooth: An interview with Dr. Ross Anderson
- Canada kicks off world cavity-free future day marking a national commitment to help fight cavities
- Canadian Patient Safety Week has arrived – October 24-28, 2016
Canadian dentistry news
First Visit, First Tooth. globalnews.ca: Dr. Ross Anderson, Chief of Dentistry at the IWK, talks about oral care for infants and toddlers. Watch short interview
Canada kicks off world cavity-free future day marking a national commitment to help fight cavities. newswire.ca: Global campaign stresses importance of brushing twice a day for two minutes and reducing sugar intake. Read more
Health Canada updates Canadians on homeopathic teething products. healthycanadians.gc.ca: Health Canada is following up concerning the recent warning issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding possible safety issues involving homeopathic teething products in the United States. Read more
Le blanchiment des dents. Ici RDI: RDI Matin: entrevue avec le président de l’ODQ. Écouter l’entrevue
Maladie: La famille d’un garçon qui n’a que neuf dents devra payer 60 000 $ d’implants. Journaldemontreal.com: Ses parents déplorent que les implants ne soient pas couverts par la RAMQ dans les cas de maladie. Lire plus
Canadian Patient Safety Week has arrived – October 24-28, 2016. patientsafetyinstitute.ca: It’s time to Ask. Listen. Talk. Read more
HPV not just a threat to women: mouth and throat cancers rising sharply in men. cancer.ca: The Canadian Cancer Society is urging Canadians to get the HPV vaccine – a safe and effective way to prevent the cancer-causing infection. Read more
Infographic: mouth and throat cancers caused by HPV on the rise. ctvnews.ca: A special report released by the Canadian Cancer Society shows that cancers of the mouth and throat caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) are rising dramatically among Canadian men. Read more
Dental hygienist Jenn Cicci’s oral cancer story. ctvnews.ca: Watch video
Front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling. news.gc.ca: Health Canada will engage the public and stakeholders over the coming weeks to seek feedback and input on a proposed FOP labelling approach. This approach will help Canadians make healthier and more informed choices, particularly on sugars, sodium and saturated fat. Read more
Family violence stressed as a serious public health issue in Canada. theglobeandmail.com: Family violence is a serious public health issue in Canada, warns the country’s Chief Public Health Officer, who is drawing attention to the “long-lasting and widespread” impact on health of crimes that are under-reported and seldom discussed. Read more
International dentistry news
Dr. Gary L. Roberts takes office as ADA President. ada.org: Dr. Roberts and the new and returning ADA officers and trustees were installed in their offices during proceedings of the House of Delegates, at the ADA annual meeting. Read more
Dr. Joseph P. Crowley is ADA president-elect. ada.org: Dr. Crowley, of Cincinnati, was elected president-elect of the American Dental Association. Read more
Dentists welcome clarity as Home Office rules out x-rays for asylum seekers. BDA.org: The British Dental Association has welcomed news that the Home Office has followed its advice – and ruled out unethical and ineffective x-rays to establish the age of child asylum seekers. Read more
New perspectives on oral health. fdiworldental.org: FDI President Dr Patrick Hescot. Read more
Getting dental care can be a challenge for people with disabilities. npr.org: Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Open Research for Academics: how to be an academic in the twenty-first century. blogs.lse.ac.uk: Open research is about more than open access. It is about making all aspects of the research process open to all possible interested parties. Read more
Combining dental, medical procedures may safely limit children’s anesthesia exposure. asahq.org: Children who require both dental and non-dental medical procedures should have them completed under one general anesthesia session whenever possible, which is ideal for both the patient and family, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2016 annual meeting. Read more
Plaque identifying toothpaste significantly reduces dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body. medicalnewstoday.com: Results released from a randomized trial of a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, (Plaque HD®), show statistically significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body. Read more
Benefits of laser treatments for dental problems. sciencedaily.com: Computer simulations show lasers effective in killing pathogens. Read more
Oral hygiene care for critically ill patients to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. onlinelibrary.wiley.com: Oral hygiene care, using either a mouthrinse, gel, toothbrush, or combination, together with aspiration of secretions, may reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia in these patients. Read more
Soligenix announces publication of its Phase 2 clinical trial results of SGX942 for the treatment of oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients. soligenix.com: Positive clinical results consistent with preclinical data. Read more
FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for advanced soft tissue sarcoma. fda.gov: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Lartruvo (olaratumab) with doxorubicin to treat adults with certain types of soft tissue sarcoma. Read more
Tasmanian devil milk fights superbugs. bbc.com: Milk from Tasmanian devils could offer up a useful weapon against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to Australian researchers. Read more
Teens who feel ‘too fat’ light up cigarettes to slim down. news.cornell.edu: Among U.S. teens who are frequent smokers, 46% of girls and 30% of boys smoke in part to control their weight, according to the researchers’ study. Read more
Vaccine panel recommends 2 doses of HPV vaccine for preteens. cidrap.umn.edu: In a move that could simplify the logistics and cut the cost of routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, a federal vaccine advisory group recommended reducing the number of doses from three to two for the preteen target group. Read more
Call for papers in special issue of JDR on orofacial clefting, craniofacial and dental anomalies. iadr.org: Read more
Mind your business
Hold team members accountable by starting with why. asdablog.com: Read more
Risks related to growing your dental practice. dentistryiq.com: Risk areas to keep your eye on as you grow your practice. Read more
Missed opportunities too common in dental offices. cda.org: Missed opportunity include new patient experience and retention of active patients. Here are a few tips for avoiding these missed opportunities. Read more
Patient information
Sports safety—avoiding mouth injuries. uab.edu: Why you need a mouth guard. Read more
Keep an eye out for the mouth monsters this Halloween! AAPD.org: Not all candy is created equal. Read more
9 things your bad breath reveals about your health. rd.com: Bad breath, or halitosis, can mean more than you need to brush more. Read more
The good, the bad and the ugly of Halloween candy. netnewsledger.com: Dentists realize that people love their candy and have a few hints on how to keep your teeth healthy during this time of sweet indulgences. Read more
Your health & medical news
Minister of Health announces revision of the Food Guide, Healthy Eating initiatives, as part of a vision for a healthy Canada. news.gc.ca: Health Canada has started a process to revise Canada’s Food Guide to reflect the latest scientific evidence on diet and health, and to better support Canadians, in making healthy food choices. Read more
Spike in Nova Scotia opioid deaths raises fears of B.C.-style crisis. thestar.com: The province is taking a proactive approach as the use of fentanyl spread east from British Columbia and Alberta. Read more
Skin patch to treat peanut allergy shows benefit in children. nih.gov: NIH-funded study suggests patch is safe, convenient mode of treatment. Read more
Number of mumps cases in Manitoba double compared to typical years. cbc.ca: Lack of herd immunity could cause mumps to spread, says province. Read more
Some Mexican ceramics can serve up lead poisoning. medlineplus.gov: Canadian woman’s illness highlights danger from glazes with high lead levels, doctors say. Read more
Many adults unaware that using e-cigarettes can hurt kids. medlineplus.gov: Indoor use promotes harmful nicotine exposure, researchers say. 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
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