News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/04/27
Top 3 Must Read
- IADR/AADR publish Advances issue on dental carious lesion management and recommendations on less invasive approaches
- World’s fittest 96-year-old, a retired dentist, shares diet and exercise tips
- Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) – Nominate a volunteer
Canadian dentistry news
Dr. Shahrokh Esfandiari wins the Dr. Howard S. Katz Award for Excellence in Teaching. publications.mcgill.ca: The award recognizes involvement with course development or improvement, ability to act as a role model for personal and professional development of students, and ability to engage and motivate students. Read more
Free dental care ends in Calgary as donations drop. cbc.ca: Program suspended with a goal of reopening in future. Read more
Pain in the budget for low-income earners needing basic dental care. cbc.ca: Basic dental care is coming to an end for some low-income earners and people over 65 in Newfoundland and Labrador. Read more
Back from Jordan, Dal sisters want to heal hearts. thechronicleherald.ca: “I would really love to do a dental mission in Canada because there are Aboriginal communities in reserves that don’t have the quality of care that we do here. So, my next mission I hope is in Canada to do a dental mission right here at home.” Read more
Community leaders awarded prestigious Cressy Award. dentistry.utoronto.ca: Five students in their final year at the Faculty of Dentistry received Cressy Awards from the University of Toronto for their outstanding service to the community. Read more
Bannatyne art show highlights local talent – April 26-29. umanitoba.ca: Members of the Faculty of Health Sciences – including the Colleges of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Sciences and the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program were invited to submit their work. Read more
Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) – Nominate a volunteer. esdc.gc.ca: The CVA are about people giving of their time to make change happen in people’s lives and in communities. These awards recognize the enormous contributions that volunteers, not-for-profit organizations and businesses across the country make to their communities. Read more
Gatineau aura une clinique dentaire gratuite pour les sans-abri. ici.radio.canada.ca: La clinique sera aménagée dans les locaux de la Soupe populaire de Hull, afin de répondre le plus efficacement possible aux grands besoins de cette clientèle vulnérable. Lire plus
L’Ordre des dentistes du Québec demande au gouvernement de clarifier rapidement l’organisation des soins de santé buccodentaire. odq.qc.ca: Après plus de 16 ans de débats et de discussions autour de la modernisation du domaine buccodentaire, l’ODQ demande au gouvernement de clarifier l’organisation des soins de santé buccodentaire, et ce, dans les plus brefs délais. Lire plus
La Faculté de médecine dentaire honore ses donateurs et souligne l’excellence de ses finissants. ulaval.ca: La Soirée des donateurs et des prix d’excellence de la Faculté de médecine dentaire de l’Université Laval a permis de remercier 19 donateurs et plusieurs entreprises qui ont contribué au développement de la recherche et de la formation en santé bucco-dentaire. Lire plus
International dentistry news
Rethink Sugary Drink urges workplaces to get healthy. ada.org.au: The latest focus of the campaign is reducing the prevalence of sugary drinks in Australian workplaces, encouraging companies to create a healthier environment for their staff. Read more
First dental school in New York State in 50 years to open this fall. ada.org: The Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College will open its doors in New York State. Read more
New IDA President calls for new system of risk profiling patients. dentist.ie: Describing type 2 diabetes and obesity as ticking health bombs, the newly elected President of the Irish Dental Association, Dr PJ Byrne, said dentists could play a key role in improving general health by identifying common risk factors and reducing the impact of these diseases. Read more
Sugar tax is no silver bullet for nation’s dental crisis. dentist.ie: The Irish Dental Association has warned that the introduction of a sugar tax will not provide a miraculous quick fix solution to the chronic levels of tooth decay. Read more
Government’s new dental scheme no substitute for Child Dental Benefits Schedule. ada.org.au: At first glance, the government’s new Child and Adult Public Dental Scheme (caPDS) looks like a win for the oral health of the Australian public. Dig a little deeper though and it soon becomes apparent that the sums simply don’t add up. Read more
Dentists take call for HPV vaccinations to social media. bda.org: The British Dental Association has called on the profession to lend its support to gender neutral vaccinations for the Human Papillomavirus. Read more
Treating medical emergencies in space. bbc.com: When Tim Peake blasted into orbit, he knew that the 40 hours of medical training he’d received, including how to extract a tooth, would prepare him for most health problems during his six-month stay on the International Space. Read more
This is what lives inside your mouth. iflscience.com: Steve Gschmeissner is an unusual photographer. This British documentarian is an expert in electron microscopy. All the bacteria pictured can be found on your teeth, tongue, cheeks and saliva glands. Read more
A lone bullet’s long toll. nytimes.com: Almost 10 years after he was shot through the mouth, a veteran of the Iraq War has facial reconstruction surgery. Read more
Nordic Institute of Dental Education receives ADA CERP recognition. dental-tribune.com: The American Dental Association’s prestigious Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) has approved the Nordic Institute of Dental Education. Read more
World’s fittest 96-year-old, a retired dentist, shares diet and exercise tips. today.com: A bodybuilder and sprinter who has set multiple world records in his age group in races ranging from 60 meters to 400 meters, Eugster is basically the fittest 96-year-old on the planet. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
The promise of growing new teeth. now.tufts.edu: Dental stem cells could revolutionize treatment for patients who face extractions. Read more
IADR/AADR publish Advances issue on dental carious lesion management and recommendations on less invasive approaches. iadr.org: The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published an issue of Advances in Dental Research on the International Caries Consensus Collaboration’s (ICCC) recommendations for carious lesion management and related terminology, developed from evidence-led consensus. Read more
A new study shows link between e-cigarette ads and use among youth. cdc.gov: This is the first study to assess the link between exposure to e-cigarette advertising and current e-cigarette use, and it concludes that efforts to reduce youth exposure to advertising are critical to prevent youth from using e-cigarettes as well as other tobacco products. Read more
16 unexpected uses of toothpaste other than brushing. buzzle.com: There are multiple, lesser-known uses of toothpaste in daily life, right from restoring headlights to clearing up acne. Read more
More rigorous hand hygiene routine may be needed. ada.org: Research out of Scotland demonstrates that in terms of reducing bacterial load, a six-step hand hygiene regimen using alcohol-based hand rubs outperforms the currently promoted three-step method. Read more
Rare genetic condition leads way to child dentures. wral.com: Four-year-old visits with a pediatric dentist at UNC Hospitals, after her two side molars arrived, without the presence of her front baby teeth. Read more
Mind your business
10 online marketing tips for dentists. aacd.com: By the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Read more
Patient information
What sexually transmitted diseases look like in your mouth. mouthhealthy.org: While not all STDs are curable, they are treatable. Your dentist is an important part of your healthcare team. Use this visual guide to learn how these infections can impact your mouth. Read more
Oral health important in head and neck cancer. dentistry.ualberta.ca: More than one-third of people treated for cancer develop complications that affect the mouth. Read more
Your health & medical news
Health Canada looks at forcing tobacco companies to make cigarettes less addictive. news.nationalpost.com: The department issued a tender recently calling for an outside researcher to add to the government’s own extensive analysis of the idea and how it would affect public health. Read more
Shake up your morning with a smoothie. asdablog.com: From a dental student and his mom (a personal trainer), power smoothies, inspiring people to have healthy morning routines. Read more
Babies fed rice-based cereals have higher arsenic levels, study finds. nlm.nig.gov: To avoid potential harm, experts recommend consuming a variety of grains early in life. 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
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 2016 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 16-18 – 126th annual conference of the New Brunswick Dental Society, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. 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 – 2016 Saskatchewan Oral Health Professions Annual Conference, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 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
Carestream dental renews pledge to support endodontic research and education. carestreamdental.com: Carestream Dental, along with the Foundation for Endodontics, announced the recent donation of $125,000 to support education and research initiatives in the field of endodontics. Read more
Henry Schein celebrates TeamSmile’s 10 years of partnering with professional sports teams and oral health professionals to provide free care to underserved children. phx.corporate-ir.net: Henry Schein donates $50,000 in oral health product, equipment, and transportation to support 2016 TeamSmile programs throughout the U.S. Read more
Straumann, Nobel Biocare, DENTSPLY take advantage of growing dental implant demand in Europe. marketwired.com: According to a new series of reports on the European dental implants, final abutments and computer guided surgery market by iData Research, the dental implant fixture market in Europe has experienced higher demand due to the recovering economy. Read more
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