At the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 22-28, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) member states made the landmark decision to adopt the Global Strategy on Oral Health. This strategy is the first of its kind in international policy guidance for countries addressing oral diseases as public health problems. It also aims […]
On April 7, 2022, as part of the House of Commons Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the federal government announced proposed funding of $5.3 billion over five years to Health Canada to provide dental care for low-income Canadians. The proposal is the first of its kind for […]
With National Oral Health Month almost upon us, Dr. Richard Holden, President of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), talks about the importance of the promotion of oral health across Canada. Focussing on communication as a vital strategy, Dr. Holden outlines CDA’s key messages in the ongoing promotion of optimal oral health, offers advice on how […]
Every year on March 20th, the FDI World Dental Federation asks the world to unite on World Oral Health Day (WOHD) to help reduce the burden of oral disease and empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to promote good oral health. Oral disease is a major health concern in many countries across the […]
Following the Speech from the Throne on November 23, 2021, December saw the issuing of the ministerial mandate letters, outlining the objectives that each minister will work to accomplish in the coming session, as well as any pressing challenges they will address in their role. In this video, Michel Breau, CDA’s Head of Advocacy and […]
The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is an internationally recognized research communication competition where participants have three minutes to deliver a compelling presentation on their thesis research for a non-specialized lay audience using a single static slide. No data, no technical jargon – it’s all about the messaging. On December 14, 2021, the Faculty of Dentistry […]
Pfizer-BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine safe, protective in kids aged 5-11 Half of Canadians support employers mandating COVID-19 booster shots, poll finds COVID-19 hospitalizations among Canada’s children remain low despite Delta surge: experts We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca.
WHO reports drop in new COVID-19 infections across the world National vaccine panel recommends 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people ADEA Statement Calls for COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Dental Schools, Programs We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca.