Top News American Dental Association Statement on Vaping ADA runs ads clarifying status of petition to FDA regarding SmileDirectClub California passes law strengthening teledentistry requirements First drug that can slow Alzheimer’s dementia Additional ranitidine products recalled, including Zantac; request to stop distribution remains in place while Health Canada continues to assess NDMA FDA grants first-ever […]
The CDA/Dentsply Sirona Student Clinician Research Program provides an opportunity for one dental student from each accredited dental school in Canada to participate in a national clinical research competition. This program is designed to stimulate ideas, improve communication, and increase student involvement in the advancement of the dental profession. Managed by CDA and sponsored by Dentsply Sirona Canada […]
In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe speaks to Dr. Rejane Correa, a Hamilton-based general dentist and current President of the Toronto Academy of Dentistry, about the Academy’s work and how it supports its members. In this Oasis conversation, Dr. Correa talks about: The history and structure of the Toronto Academy of Dentistry and its role within […]
Federal Elections Explainer: Federal election 2019: The definitive guide to the issues and party platforms. theglobeandmail.com: On everything from climate change to pharmacare, the parties who want to win your vote on Oct. 21 have sharply different visions for Canada. Here’s a primer on where each of them stands. Read more Pharmacists press federal parties […]
Statistics Canada recently released information about how Canadians are caring for their teeth and oral health. Data regarding oral health habits, insurance coverage, and dentist visits were sourced from the 2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and shared with the public in a Health Fact Sheet: Dental Care 2018 The fact sheet highlights an important […]
In this post, we’re continuing our series of discussions with Fellows of the International College of Dentists about how they practice, what drives their career choices, and more practically, how they’re spending their time. Today we’re bringing you this conversation with Dr. Dave Ciriani, a general practice dentist based in Kamloops, BC. About Dr. Ciriani […]
Top News Unauthorized “Yunnan Baiyao Toothpaste” is being recalled because it contains a prescription drug and may pose serious health risks Heartburn drug Zantac recalled as a ‘precaution’ It’s not just opioids: What doctors want you to know about benzos Rise of medical AI poses new legal risks for doctors Federal parties remain silent as […]
The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) was formed out of this desire to effect change, by a group of like-minded dental professionals joining forces to raise awareness and combat dental caries through promoting clinical and public health action. Since its formation in 2010, the ACFF has worked to build an international network of dental experts, […]