News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2015/09/04
Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week.
Top 3 Must Read
2. Dentists descend on St. John’s
3. High school athletes using smokeless tobacco more than non-athletes
Canadian dentistry news
Something to chew on. thetelegram.com: Drs. Jason Noel, Mitch Taillon and Marina Sexton speak about the urban-rural distribution of the dental workforce. Read more
Dentists descend on St. John’s. thetelegram.com: Annual gathering is key educational opportunity. Read more
Big picture vision earns honour. umanitoba.ca: A firm focus on the future of the profession has earned Dr. Melanie Wood one of the highest honours in Manitoba oral health. Read more
How Francis Wharton made his dentures from deer’s teeth. cbc.ca: Francis Wharton was an inventor and hunter who lived in the woods of Little Fort, B.C., in the ’60s. Read more
La fluoration de l’eau : une mesure efficace pour contrer la carie dentaire. odq.qc.ca : À l’instar de plusieurs organismes, dont l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, l’Ordre des dentistes du Québec maintient que la fluoration de l’eau est une mesure de santé publique efficace, sécuritaire et peu coûteuse pour contrer la carie dentaire. Lire plus
Nouvelle cohorte au DMD : 42 % d’hommes! ulaval.ca: Parmi les 50 nouveaux étudiants cet automne, 21 sont des messieurs, du jamais vu depuis plus d’une décennie. Lire plus
Projet de recherche sur les maladies parodontales. ulaval.ca: Le Dr Mahmoud, du GREB, a reçu un financement de 36 000 $ afin de mener à bien son projet de recherche sur l’efficacité d’un nouveau peptide sur certaines maladies parodontales. Lire plus
International dentistry news
Three ADA members running for office in FDI Elections. ada.org: Dr. Kathy Kell — candidate for FDI President-Elect, Dr. Tom Hart — candidate for FDI Science Committee, Dr. Marshall Gallant — candidate for FDI Public Health Committee. Read more
Fluoridation to continue in Denver, other municipalities. ada.org: Community water fluoridation will continue in three municipalities after their respective leadership boards voted on the issue. Read more
Jamie Oliver joins dentists in new campaign to cut sugar in Britain’s diet. bda.org: The TV chef-turned-campaigner is launching a new crusade in a war against added sugar. Read more
Urgent action needed to tackle low levels of morale amongst dentists, warns BDA. bda.org: Data from the HSCIC Dental Working Hours, 2012/13 & 2013/14 Motivation Analysis highlights low levels of morale amongst dentists throughout the UK. Read more
Musical App encourages kids to brush better. eurekalert.org: Analysis of tooth brushing app reveals benefits — including longer brushing. Read more
Brazil’s National Oral Health Policy – An example for other nations. iadr.org: The aim of this article is to share part of this experience in order to prompt reflection about the inclusion of oral health care in other health care systems around the world. Read more
Oral Health Atlas (2015). fdiworldental.org: The second edition of the atlas highlights the extent of oral diseases worldwide and reflects on policies and strategies addressing the global burden. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
High school athletes using smokeless tobacco more than non-athletes. cdc.gov: The higher use of smokeless tobacco suggests athletes may perceive these products as harmless, socially acceptable, or perhaps even as a way to boost athletic performance. Read more
Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease and reduce antibiotic use. sciencedaily.com: Researchers say they are developing an oral device that could slowly release the blueberry extract after deep cleaning to help treat periodontitis. Read more
Dental device promises pain-free tooth repair. reuters.com: New technology developed by British scientists could dramatically reduce the need for unpleasant dental drilling. Read more
Free sugars are the primary necessary factor in the development of dental caries, concludes critical review. fdiworldental.org: The authors of the study demonstrate the sensitivity of cariogenesis to even very low sugars intakes. Read more
Unusual throat (and mouth) germs linked to schizophrenia, says two new studies. Washingtonpost.com: The findings suggest that changes in mouth and throat germs may be associated with the disease and could offer a new tool for diagnosis involving a test as simple as a saliva sample. Read more
Mind your business
How to maximize favorable visitor response to your website? oralhealthjournal.com: You can try to maximize visitor response in your favor, if you website fulfills the following pre-requisites. Read more
Patient Information
Teeth whitening products: what you need to know to do it safely. yahoo.com: Why should I talk to my dentist before whitening? Read more
Is it safe to go to the dentist during pregnancy? mouthhealthy.org: Here are the most common concerns women have about going to the dentist during pregnancy. Read more
Your health & medical news
Diabetes drug may help in leukaemia. bbc.com: A drug used to treat diabetes could help in the fight against blood cancer, early research in the journal Nature suggests. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Spring 2015 Continuing Dental Education Schedule
Université Laval – Formation continue
Université de Montréal – Formation dentaire continue
University of Alberta – Program and courses
University of British Columbia – Calendar of courses
University of Saskatchewan – Upcoming courses
University of Toronto – Continuing dental education
Western University – Continuing professional development
September 10-12: Saskatchewan Oral Health Professions Conference in Regina, SK. Read more
September 18-20: AAOSH 5th Annual Scientific Session in Dallas, TX. Read more
September 22-25: FDI 2015 Bangkok – Early registration avoids the crowds and costs less! Read more
November 5-10: ADA 2015 – Americas’s Dental Meeting in Washington, D.C. Registration opens May 20. Read more
November 14-17: 101st Annual Meeting – American Academy of Periodontology in Orlando, Florida. Read more
March 17-19, 2016: Pacific Dental Conference in conjunction with CDA. Read more
Dentistry in long-term care course. ada.org: This online CE course is designed to help dental professionals understand how long-term care (LTC) facilities work and how you can work successfully in LTC facilities. You will learn how to deliver care in an environment outside your traditional practice location and care for your patients through their entire life span. Read more
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