News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/04/20
Top 3 Must Read
- Health Canada to explore national plan to deal with opioid abuse
- Infection control conference leads the way
- Pancreatic cancer risk tied to specific mouth bacteria
Canadian dentistry news
Dean Daniel Haas receives CDA’s 2016 Honorary Membership. dentistry.utoronto.ca: The honour was given out at a special CDA Annual General Meeting luncheon in Ottawa. Dr. Susan Sutherland, Chief Dentist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, cross-appointed to the Faculty of Dentistry, was also recognized at the reception with the CDA’s Distinguished Service Award. Read more
U of T researchers awarded $5.2 million in funding for cutting-edge research. dentistry.utoronto.ca: A dentist, intent on creating a more robust filling for cavities, is among 19 U of T researchers sharing $5.2 million in new federal funding. Read more
Open wide and a new wide-open space with your help. usask.ca: The College of Dentistry’s General Practice Residency clinic is embarking on an expansion. Read more
NIHB welcomes dental hygienists as independent service providers. cdho.org: Effective June 1st, 2016, NIHB will allow dental hygienists to submit claims to the Program as Independent service providers. Read more
How one pioneering Toronto dentist saved a million teeth. torontoist.com: Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments – Dr. John G.C. Adams. Read more
Health Canada to explore national plan to deal with opioid abuse. theglobeandmail.com: Health Minister Jane Philpott has asked her staff to work on a range of options to address Canada’s epidemic of opioid abuse, including setting up a national surveillance system to monitor drug overdoses. Read more
Something to smile about. lethbridgeherald.com: Kristen Griffiths, an Alberta Health Services dental hygienist, promotes oral health as an important part of overall health in young and old as April marks Oral Health Month. Read more
International dentistry news
Infection control conference leads the way. osap.org: The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) 2016 Annual Conference will be held June 2-5 in San Diego, CA and will present new infection prevention tools and updates on emerging and re-emerging diseases like Zika and measles, address the top compliance and safety issues, and offer resources, expert guidance, and evidence-based solutions. Read more
Huge rise in number of tooth-extraction operations on children. theguardian.com: The cost of removing decayed teeth in children in hospital has soared by 66% since 2010-11, according to councils demanding tougher action to tackle sugar addiction. Read more
Dentists asked to review Straumann implant cases to help identify deceased woman. ada.org: A coroner’s office in Ohio is hoping dentists can help identify a deceased woman through her dental implants manufactured by Straumann Dental. Read more
Health Policy Institute looks at large group dental practices. ada.org: The ADA Health Policy Institute released a research brief that finds large group dental practices account for a slightly higher share of the total number of dental practice employees, up from 0.5% in 1992 to 3.9% in 2012. Read more
North Dakota dentist named board chair of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. ada.org: Read more
For Afghan-American dentist, Veterans’ Smile Day is personal. ada.org: Dr. Danishwar was only 8 years old when her family left her hometown of Kabul. Dr. Danishwar graduated from the University of Southern California dental school in 2006. Read more
University of Washington’s dental school takes steps to erase $29 million deficit. seattletimes.com: UW Board of Regents reviewed a plan to erase the deficit by seeking larger reimbursements for dental services, cutting $3.5 million in expenses, reducing the size of the staff through attrition, reorganizing the department and optimizing space. Read more
Detecting dental history. ada.org: Archivist investigates while going digital. Read more
A look at dental clinics around the world. asdablog.com: Have you ever visited a dental clinic in another country? Read more
Trying to get fit? Bad gums may be your undoing. smh.com.au: Bad gums? They’re very likely shortening your lifespan, and even undermining sport and exercise that should extend your life, says a world oral health expert. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
No decline in overall youth tobacco use since 2011. cdc.gov: Overall tobacco use by middle and high school students has not changed since 2011. E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product among youth, and use continues to climb Read more
Pancreatic cancer risk tied to specific mouth bacteria. nyulangone.org: The presence of certain bacteria in the mouth may reveal increased risk for pancreatic cancer and enable earlier, more precise treatment. Read more
The right way to wash your hands. wsj.com: A new study found the WHO’s detailed cleaning method killed more germs than the CDC’s less specific instructions. Read more
Graft lets surgeon improve gums’ support for existing dental implants. prweb.com: An article in the current issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology explains how a newer type of xenograft can help improve the existing soft tissue support in dental implants. Read more
Neanderthal table manners: they used toothpicks, too. livescience.com: Researchers found traces of wood trapped in fossilized plaque stuck to Neanderthal teeth. Researchers said the most likely explanation for the finding is that these Neanderthals were putting toothpicks or wooden tools in their mouths. Read more
Patient information
3 things all athletes should do for their teeth, according to an NHL team dentist. mouthhealthy.org: Your dental health playbook. Read more
Can your dentist help your sleep? huffingtonpost.com: What’s the role for dentists in managing sleep problems? Read more
8 ways you’ve been brushing your teeth all wrong. rd.com: As far as difficult tasks go, brushing your teeth doesn’t seem like one of them. After all, you’ve been doing it since you were little (we hope). And yet, it’s easier than you think to make tooth brushing mistakes, putting your oral hygiene—and your smile—at risk. Read more
What your mouth can tell you about your health. style.yahoo.ca: Dentists and dental hygienists are looking at more than your pearly whites when they tell you to open wide. Read more
Your health & medical news
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 17-23, 2016). news.gc.ca: A message from the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health. Read more
FDA launches first ad campaign focused on dangers of smokeless tobacco among rural teens. fda.gov: Smokeless does not mean harmless. Read more
Botox can be used for chronic migraine: experts. webmd.com: American Academy of Neurology issues new guideline on use of the drug. Read more
Researchers find cause of rare gastric cancer. bccancer.bc.ca: The team discovered three extremely rare genetic mutations that cause gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS). In future, individuals who have a family member with GAPPS will be able to have a DNA test to determine whether they will develop the condition and stomach cancer. Read more
Canadian Medical Association lauds historic federal law on assisted dying. cma.ca: The Canadian Medical Association is very pleased that the federal government’s proposed legislation on medical assistance in dying introduced in Parliament closely follows the recommendations made by Canada’s doctors. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Fall 2015 and spring 2016 continuing education schedules
Université Laval – Formation continue
University of Manitoba – Continuing professional development
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
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry University – Continuing professional development
April 27-30 – 32nd Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
May 5-7 – Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting 2016, in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
May 12-14 – 2016 Canadian Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting, in Calgary, Alberta. Read more
May 12-14 – California Dental Association Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, in Anaheim, California. Read more
May 26-28 – British Dental Conference & Exhibition 2016 in Manchester, England. Read more
May 26-29 – American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. Read more
May 26-29 – Jasper Dental Congress 2016 in Jasper, Alberta. Read more
May 27-31 – Journées dentaires internationales du Québec. Preliminary program now available online. Read more
June 2-5 – Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention 2016 Annual Conference, in San Diego, California. Read more
June 9-11 – Newfoundland & Labrador Oral Health Convention, in Gander, Newfoundland. Read more
June 22-25 – IADR/APR General Session and Exhibition, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more
July 14-17 –Academy of General Dentistry 2016 Boston, Massachusetts. Read more
September 7-10 – FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2016, in Poznan, Poland. Read more
September 10-13 –102nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology in Collaboration with the Japanese Society of Periodontology and Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology in San Diego, California. Read more
September 15-17 – Canadian Association of Orthodontists 68th Scientific Meeting, in Charlottetown, PEI. Read more
September 16-17 – 6th Annual AAOSH Scientific Session in Orlando, Florida. Read more
October 20-25 – ADA 2016, America’s Dental Meeting, in Denver, Colorado. Save the date
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
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
Dental industry news
New toothpaste ingredient remineralizes tooth enamel. dentistry.co.uk: A new toothpaste ingredient, called Biominf, claims to be able to treat dentine hypersensitivity immediately after use. Read more
Growing demand for oral care to boost the global dental diagnostic and surgical equipment market, says Technavio. digitaljournal.com: According to their latest report, Technavio analysts expect the global dental diagnostic and surgical equipment market for 2016-2020 to exceed USD 7.5 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of over 5%. Read more
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