The International College of Dentists (Canadian Section) inducted 48 new Fellows at it’s Convocation on May 6, 2017.  Dr. John O’Keefe and Mr. Claude Paul Boivin were honored for contributions to the profession. The International College of Dentists, Canadian Section held it’s Annual Meeting and Convocation in Toronto May 5-6, 2017. The College recognized 48 new Fellows from across Canada including 12 from British Columbia, 2 from Alberta, 3 from Saskatchewan, 3 from Manitoba, 25 from Ontario and 3 from Atlantic Canada. The International College is a leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement and ...

Each year, a CDA delegation led by the CDA President, participates in the CDA Days on the Hill event. This year was no different. Accompanied by several dentists from across Canada, Dr. Larry Levin met with members of parliament and cabinet ministers to discuss important matters related to dentistry.  The meetings agenda included:  Sugar reduction: changing labelling and marketing to kids Health Benefits taxation: thank the government for not proceeding with a tax on employer-provided health benefits Access to Care for persons with disabilities: ask the government to take leadership position for targeted funding for provincial dental programs for people ...

Meeting with Dr. Larry Levin, new CDA President, was a high point during my recent visit to the #ASM150 convention. I met with a great community and professional leader, whose coincidental entry into dentistry was for sure a good happenstance for the profession. Dr. Levin has spent a lifetime giving back to his community and to dentistry in many different ways and by fulfilling many different roles.  Here he is, telling me all about it. I hope you will join me in welcoming our new CDA President; Dr. Larry Levin.  Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager Read Dr. Larry Levin’s Profile in ...

I had the pleasure to host Dr. Jack Cottrell, Canadian dentist and Treasurer at the World Dental Federation FDI. We spoke about the importance of World Oral Health Day, coming up on March 20th, 2017. Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager Highlights   Oral health is multi-faceted and includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort and disease of the craniofacial complex. This year World Oral Health Day is tagged Live Mouth Smart: Good oral hygiene habits, avoiding risk factors and having a regular ...

Come and check out the newest CDA member service at the Pacific Dental Conference 2017! On March 9 and 10, CDA will be at PDC to demo CDA Secure Send. Demos are scheduled for 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at booth #719. Drop by for a demo and you could win a $200 Visa gift card. What is CDA Secure Send? CDA Secure Send is an easy, simple-to-use system that allows dentists to exchange patient documents in a secure fashion. Send Information in Seconds CDA Secure Send meets the legal obligation to safeguard the confidentiality of patient data when ...

Costa Papadopoulos, Manager Health Policy and Information at CDA Highlights Good oral health is essential to overall health and quality of life. Good oral health enables us to speak, smile, breathe, drink, and eat. The oral cavity also plays a central role in the intake of basic nutrition and protection against microbial infections. As the national voice for the dental profession, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is pleased to present this overview of oral health in Canada. In the following pages, you will find insights and information on: the state of oral health around the world; how Canada compares against ...

We are excited that Dr. Cheryl Cable, Prosthodontist and Associate Professor in the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta, decided to work with CDA Oasis on her sabbatical leave. Dr. Cable intends to undertake some research related to her specialty field and to work with CDA Oasis to disseminate the results.              

On May 31, Dr. Randall Croutze appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration as a witness to speak about the settlement of Syrian refugees, and specifically about the Interim Federal Health Program. Dr. Croutze provided a brief opening statement that focused on an overview of what the program covers, the limitations of the program, feedback from members of the provincial associations who are dealing with the program, and suggestions on how to improve program efficiencies. The presentation was well received, and the Committee’s follow up questions focused on the list of services provided, how to make efficiencies, ...