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News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2013/010/01

Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week  and we look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, John

Canadian dentistry news

The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia has published a new blood-borne pathogen policy. Read the policy document…

Newspaper article examines dual role of RCDSO as dental regulator and insurer.  Read the article in the London Free Press…

Have you ever seen Calgary periodontist, Dr. Thomas Yu play the piano? Check him out on the cleverly titled YuTube on his website…

Western University’s Schulich School of Dentistry recently gave its 2013 Alumni of Distinction Awards to Drs Kenneth H Wright, James E Jean & L Suzan Ekim. Read more…

International dentistry news

All you ever wanted to know about how dentistry is practised in the European Union. The EU Manual of Dental Practice is produced by the Council of European Dentists. Read more…

New Australian PM is the son of a dentist. The Australian Dental Association has welcomed the government and looks forward to engaging on improving access to care for disadvantaged Australians. Read more…

Neat patient education resources in a multitude of languages from the California Dental Association. Link to the resources…

Esthetic dentistry may not make patients happier. Read more…

Continuing education matters

UBC Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

University of Alberta School of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education CalendarRead more…

Western School of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

McGill University Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

University of Montreal Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

Laval University Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry Continuing Education Calendar. Read more…

Women Dentists Fast Track. The ADA and the American Association of Women dentists are putting on a course dedicated to the specific practice management and clinical learning needs of female dentists at the ADA Convention in New Orleans. 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

Clinical & scientific news

Swedish researchers find that drinking fluoridated water gives no additional risks for hip fractures Read the article in the Journal of Dental Research…

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis & Prevention (OSAP) is offering access to a Hepatitis C prevention information tool kit. Access the resources…

Your health & medical news

Excellent resources on the RCDSO website dedicated to the health and wellness of dentists. Link to RCDSO Wellness initiative…

General surgeons are working to enhance their public image. Read more on the CMA website…

Memorial University researchers find that food addiction is an important contributing factor for obesity. Read more…

Dental industry news

Canadian health economist to present at the annual meeting of the US-based Dental Trade Alliance on new realities in the dental care sector. Read more…

Proto3000 and Core3dcentres Announce Strategic Partnership. Read the press release…

If you wish to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk recently, please contact us by email at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or by toll-free phone at 1-855-716-2747.

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