Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. Top 5 Must Read 1. B.C. extends free HPV vaccine to at-risk males. vancouversun.com: The move will address a “gap” in coverage for vaccinating against the human papillomavirus virus, a common sexually transmitted infection. Read more 2. […]
Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. Top 3 Must Read 1. The American Dental Association Releases guideline on gum disease treatment. ada.org: Dentists treating patients with chronic periodontitis are advised to use scaling and root planing (SRP), deep cleaning of the teeth, as […]
Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin, Executive Director of the American Dental Association, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the new economic and generational realities facing the dental profession in the US and North America. Highlights Change in the economic environment with a general slowdown in dental demand in US, particularly among adult patients. Finances represent a big barrier […]
Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. Top 5 Must Read 1. One-fourth of Americans lie to dentists about flossing. com: Flossing one’s teeth is in some cases a less desirable activity than listening to the sound of nails on a chalkboard or to […]
Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. Top 5 Must Read 1. “Walk Softly When You Carry the Dead”. ubc.ca: Top forensic dentist Dr. David Sweet, OC, is all too familiar with the tragic aftermaths of violent crimes and natural disasters. And, more than […]
The funding of research in Canadian universities is undergoing profound change with major consequences for young faculty members and trainees in dental schools, according to Dr. Paul Santerre, a professor at the University of Toronto. He and a number of colleagues are working to help these young scholars navigate the waters that lie ahead by […]
Dr. Jack Cottrell, member of FDI Council, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about recent FDI activities. Click here to visit FDI Website Click here for the 2015 FDI Annual World Dental Congress Watch the video interview
“Walk Softly When You Carry the Dead” “A trim, handsome man with a warm smile and silver‑gray hair, Sweet’s positive energy is contagious.” Top forensic dentist Dr. David Sweet, OC, is all too familiar with the tragic aftermaths of violent crimes and natural disasters. And, more than once, he has been forced to confront his […]