News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2016/07/27
Top 5 Must Read
- UBC’s Dr. Christopher Overall receives prestigious CIHR Foundation Grant
- International conference learns from Dal’s restorative process
- CDC, OSAP issue best practices for dentists prescribing antibiotics
- Barrie dental hygienist helping those with autism
- Cochrane Canada returns to its roots at McMaster University
Canadian dentistry news
Expansion of dental services to increase First Nations Access to culturally safe oral health services in BC. fnha.ca: Dental hygienists now recognized as independent service providers within First Nations Health Benefits. Read more
UBC’s Dr. Christopher Overall receives prestigious CIHR’s Foundation Grant. dentistry.ubc.ca: Dr. Overall has been granted $5.5 million over seven years in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s “Foundation Grant 2015” competition. Read more
Dr. Clive S. Friedman is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among pinnacle professionals in the field of dentistry. prnewswire.com: Read more
Barrie dental hygienist helping those with autism. thebarrieexaminer.com: Her idea to offer her services to autistic patients came after realizing her daughter’s reaction to new clinical environments was all too commonplace with children or low-functioning adults with autism. Read more
International conference learns from Dal’s restorative process. dal.ca: Dr. Debora Matthews and Dr. Mary McNally addressed the International Restorative Conference. Read more
Cochrane Canada returns to its roots at McMaster University, in Hamilton, Ontario. Canada.cochrane.org: The Centre’s return to McMaster University will be led by Director, Holger Schünemann. Read more
Will plain-packaged smokes help bring about the ‘endgame’ for tobacco? ottawacitizen.com: Health Canada’s proposed new packaging rules for tobacco products. The federal government is seeking feedback through next month on the measures that are under consideration. Read more
International dentistry news
CDC, OSAP issue best practices for dentists prescribing antibiotics. blogs.cdc.gov: CDC, in collaboration with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP), published an article in JADA, concerning responsible antibiotic use in dentistry. Read more
OSAP announces new Boards of Directors. osap.org: The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announces the members of the 2016-2017 OSAP Board of Directors and the 2016-2017 OSAP Foundation Board of Directors. Read more
OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp registration open. osap.org: The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has announced that registration is now open for its Dental Infection Control Boot Camp™ January 9-11, 2017. Read more
The drink pyramid: A new teaching tool for kids’ oral health. ket.org: An easy-to-remember reminder and a paradigm shift. Read more
The flip side: learning to function with your non-dominant hand. asdablog.com: Small changes could help balance the work across both hands and reduce strain where you move the most. Read more
Integrating care for the good of the patient. asdablog.com: A multidisciplinary approach to health care has long been a topic of conversation. Unfortunately, most of us have yet to see it materialize. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Evidence shows kids strongly benefit from sealants. ada.org: ADA updates sealants guidelines. Read more
Old teeth tell new stories about people who didn’t get enough sun. nytimes.com: Researchers have discovered a permanent record of vitamin D deficiency in the microscopic structure of old teeth and shed new light on the daily challenges faced by people of the past. Read more
Mind your business
Patient loyalty. CDSPIDentistFirst: Dr. Mark Eckler explains what the “Loyalty Factor” is and why it is so important to apply in dentistry today. Watch short video
Patient information
Brush, floss and seal! mouthhealthy.org: Find out how a simple coating on your teeth can help fight tooth decay. Read more
Your health & medical news
Wal-Mart asks its suppliers to using eight chemicals. gazette.com: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is asking suppliers to remove formaldehyde, triclosan and six other substances from their products, part of an effort to eliminate controversial chemicals from household goods. Read more
Pain sufferers turning to street drugs as B.C. doctors prescribe fewer opioids. cbc.ca: Pain B.C. says new regulations on opioid prescriptions are having unintended side effects. Read more
Quebec researchers get go-ahead to begin testing Zika vaccine on humans. thestar.com: The researchers will work in conjunction with two research centres in the United States to develop a vaccine for the mosquito-borne virus. Read more
CDC awards $60 million to help states and territories battle Zika. cdc.gov: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin making awards totaling nearly $60 million to states, cities, and territories to support efforts to protect Americans from Zika viru. Read more
Alcohol ‘a direct cause of seven types of cancer’. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Behind the headlines. Read more
Eating oily fish ‘may boost bowel cancer survival’. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Behind the headlines. Read more
Ontario to stop paying for high-dose opioids. theglobeandmail.com: Ontario will become the first province to stop paying for high-dose opioid medications under its public drug plans, as part of a measure aimed at combatting the widespread abuse of prescription painkillers. Read more
What parents need to know about gummy vitamins. newsok.com:
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Spring/Summer 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
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 American Academy of Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Scientific Session in Orlando, Florida. Read more
October 19-20, preceding ADA 2016 – Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions Conference 2016, in Denver, Colorado. Read more
October 19-22 – ITI Education Week Toronto, Incorporating Best Practices in Implant Dentistry to Minimize Complications. In association with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital/University of Toronto. Read more
October 20-24 – ADA 2016, America’s Dental Meeting, in Denver, Colorado. Registration now open!
January 9-11, 2017 – OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more
March 18-21, 2017 – 2017 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, Beyond Boundaries, in Long Beach, California. Read more
March 9-11, 2017 – Pacific Dental Conference, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more
March 10-12, 2017 –29th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more
April 18-21, 2017 – AACD 2017 Las Vegas: A winning approach to comprehensive cosmetic dentistry education, Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more
May 4-6, 2017 – Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting, ASM150, in Toronto, Ontario. Save the date
May 25-28, 2017 – Jasper Dental Congress 2017, in Jasper, Alberta. Save the date
May 26-30, 2017 – Journées dentaires internationales du Québec, in Montréal, Quebec. 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
Philips Sonicare reveals connected power toothbrush designed to revolutionize daily brushing habits. prnewswire.com: New Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected is the first power toothbrush launched in the U.S. with location sensors that inform users if they’ve missed a spot. Read more
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