News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2018/12/12
Top News
Canadian Dental Connection Website
How robots are helping doctors save lives in the Canadian North
Government of Canada launches new research fund to push beyond the frontiers of Canadian science
Discovery brings saliva test for Alzheimer’s disease one step closer
Tax Tips for Charitable Donations
Canadian Dentistry News
Canadian Dental Connection Website. dentalconnection.ca: The Canadian Dental Connection website includes a job-matching component for oral health clinics and professionals as well as training modules on cultural competency, trauma-informed care and the application of these notions in Indigenous settings. Read more
How robots are helping doctors save lives in the Canadian North. theconversation.com: This is not science fiction. This remote presence technology is currently in use in Saskatchewan, Canada — to provide care to acutely ill children living in remote Northern communities. Read more
Rick Rayman celebrates 40-year run streak. runningmagazine.ca: December 10 marked 40 years of running every day for the Toronto dentistry professor. Read more
PC government reverses ban on chocolate milk, juice sales inschools. cbc.ca: Students in New Brunswick schools will once again be able to sell chocolate milk and fruit juice afterthe provincial government made changes to its nutrition policy Wednesday. Read more
The Complex Environment of Age. dentistry.utoronto.ca: A combination of unrelated factors, most of them outside of a dentist’s control, gives rise to the “complicated, frail [oral health] environment” of elderly populations in Canada. Read more
CFI Funds to Boost Matrix Biology Research. dentistry.utoronto.ca: With the new imaging system, researchers at the Faculty will be able to examine at “unprecedented levels of resolution” the extracellular matrix degradation of periodontal fibroblasts, lung fibroblasts and osteoclasts. Read more
Inauguration d’une clinique de dentisterie sociale à l’Hôpital Notre-Dame. nouvelles.umontreal.ca: Une nouvelle clinique de dentisterie sociale ouvre à l’Hôpital Notre-Dame grâce à une collaboration avec la Faculté de médecine dentaire de l’U de M. Read more
Impressions magazine fall 2018. issuu.com: Read the fall 2018 Impressions magazine online. Read more
Grad pros student ACP award winner. dentistry.ubc.ca: Dr. Walaa Ahmed, graduate prosthodontics student, placed third in the John J. Sharry Research Competition at the American College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting, held in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 2, 2018. Read more
Congratulations to Fall 2018 Graduates! mcgill.ca: Read more
Jamaica Mission Report. mcgill.ca: On September 22nd, 2018, twelve McGill dentistry students journeyed to Jamaica on an international humanitarian outreach mission to provide free, essential dental care to the local children and families in an underserved rural community. Read more
Putting the “special” in the Special Olympics. dal.ca: Playing host to the National Special Olympics (SO) in Antigonish, July 31-August 4, 2018, was a first for Nova Scotia. It was also a “transformative” and “life-changing” new experience for a volunteer team from Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry who were there as part of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program. Read more
Keeping local seniors smiling happily. New pilot program to offer dental care for seniors. winnipegfreepress.com: University of Manitoba’s Centre for Community Oral Health are running free education and dental screening clinics for seniors in St. James funded by a $10,000 grant awarded to the St. James Assiniboia 55-plus Centre this year. Read more
Alberta’s updated dental fee guide helps no one, says Calgary Urban Project Society director. calgaryjournal.ca: Even though the Alberta Dentist [Dental] Association and College released the first recommended fee guide for the province in 20 years, local community organizations, such as The Alex dental bus and CUPS say the move doesn’t do enough to help the province’s most vulnerable groups. Read more
Émission La Facture: des enfants laissés pour compte par la RAMQ. ici.radio-canada.ca: Deux mères dénoncent des lacunes importantes dans la couverture des soins dentaires par le Régime d’assurance maladie du Québec. Les problèmes de santé de leurs enfants, un cancer et une infection grave, ont laissé des conséquences sérieuses sur l’état de leur dentition. Le coût des traitements pourrait s’élever à plus de 60 000 $. Or, la RAMQ ne couvre pas ces soins, laissant les familles avec des factures qu’elles n’ont pas les moyens de payer. Visioner 9:20
Dental insurance key factor in accessing oral health care, WECHU survey shows. cbc.ca: Adults without dentalinsurance are twice as likely to experience a dental concern as their insuredcounterparts, according to a new study from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Read more
International Dentistry News
Action for Dental Health Act is now law. ada.org: President Donald J. Trump signed the bill Dec. 11. The final bill passed Congress Nov. 28. The ADA, which has championed the Action for Dental Health initiative since 2014, applauded the bill’s passage. Read more
ADA Publishing leadership changing hands. ada.org: Michelle Hoffman will oversee the division that produces The Journal of the American Dental Association, the ADA News and numerous digital publications. Read more
Whistleblower allegations prompt Washington State Dental Association to file complain tagainst chain. ada.org: The state dental association also alleges that the dental service organization that operates the chain of clinics is interfering in the dentist-patient relationship. Read more
New report points to lack of accessibility to dental services for elderly. ada.org.au: A new report launched by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) paints a comprehensive picture of contemporary life for Australians aged 50 and over. Read more
Business bites – five years of rapid change in the dental sector. dentistry.co.uk: Nowadays, the dental market is incredibly vibrant and attracting a new breed of purchaser. This is just one of the key changes that we’ve experienced since launching our dental brokerage service five years ago. Read more
Vaping reverses decline in tobacco use among Maine students. bangordailynews.com: For years, the use of tobacco products among middle and high school students has been on an overall decline. But the Food and Drug Administration is reporting a reverse of that trend in 2018. The reason? A sharp rise in the use of e-cigarettes. Read more
Dental therapist bill makes progress in state legislature. michiganradio.org: A bill that would create a new type of mid-level dental care professional, called “dental therapist,” cleared a House committee and was sent to the House floor. Read more
The missing piece in telemedicine? Dentistry. fiercehealthcare.com: Telemedicine has gotten plenty of chatter when it comes to specialty and mental health care, but more providers should drill down on using it for oral health care, according to a new study. Read more
Clinical & Scientific News
Government of Canada launches new research fund to push beyond the frontiers of Canadian science. canada.ca: The new funding stems from Budget 2018, which included an historic investment of nearly $4 billion for research, the largest single investment in research in Canada’s history. Read more
Lymphnode ratio may predict who lives and dies from oral cavity cancer. medicalxpress.com: Five years after diagnosis, only 40 percent of patients with locally-advanced oral cavity cancer will still be alive. The question is who is likely to live and who is likely to die. Read more
Discovery brings saliva test for Alzheimer’s disease one step closer. folio.ca: U of A researchers find biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in saliva samples. Read more
Dentist develops new filling for root canal treatments. medicalxpress.com: Findings from a pilot study outlined the potential effectiveness of a new therapeuticgel filling for root canals that releases nitric oxide and antibiotics into the treated tooth canal. Read more
Bonding agents focus of ACE Panel Report. ada.org: Dentists can get insight on bonding agents from an ADA Clinical Evaluators, or ACE, Panel Report released in December. Read more
CDAA Weekly E-Newsbrief December 12, 2018. cdaa.ca: Read more
Mind Your Business
The rise of the internet economy and dentistry. dentistryiq.com: How can your practice survive and thrive in the face of inevitable disruption? Read more
Tax Tips for Charitable Donations. cdspi.com: Donations to any officially registered charitable organization qualify for a non-refundable tax credit. Read more
How real dentists conquer real stress. dentistryiq.com: When dentists describe their lives, they often use the same three words: stress, overwhelm, and dread. Does this sound familiar? You are not alone. Read more
Your Health & Medical News
Researchers in Australia have developed a test that could one day detect different kinds of cancer in less than 10 minutes. ctvnews.ca: The test looks at a seemingly common DNA signature for cancers — their methylation landscape, or “methylscape.” Read more
‘The product is ahead of the science’: Doctor fears future ‘epidemic’ of long-term vaping effects. cbc.ca: Dr. Chris Carlsten says there are many similarities between the past popularity of cigarettes and the current vaping trend. Read more
Pulling high-strength opioids from doctors not warranted, Health Canada says. cbc.ca: Health Canada says it is in the process of reviewing risk-management plans for high-dosage opioid treatments, which could potentially lead to the recall of some pills and patches. Read more
10 health stories that mattered this week. cmajnews.com: Read more
Oxygen promotes deep, restorative sleep, study shows. folio.ca: New research by U of A neuroscientists points to potential for oxygen therapy to treat sleep problems. Read more
Idea aims for available, affordable meds. news.westernu.ca: The solution to a widespread shortage of certain antibiotics, painkillers and anesthetics is to declare a ‘national pharmacopoeia’ an issue of national security. Read more
One in four Canadians touched by drug shortage in last 3 years. pharmacists.ca: One in four Canadians have either personally experienced or know someone who has experienced a drug shortage in the last 3 years, according to a new survey released by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA). Read more
Rapid E. coli test ready for commercial use. robarts.ca: The kit, which detects E. coli 0157 has been translated for commercial use and is now making its way to food processing plants in North America. Read more
Continuing Education Matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – 2018-2019 – Upcoming courses
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 – Continuing professional dental education
University of Toronto – Continuing dental education
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry University – Continuing professional development
January 31, February 2, 2019: Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, Massachusetts. Read more
January 25-26, 2019: Manitoba Dental Association Annual Meeting & Convention, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Read more
February 21-23, 2019: Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, in Chicago, Il. Read more
March 7-9, 2019: Pacific Dental Conference, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more
March 12-16, 2019: 38th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany. Read more
March 13-19, 2019: Academy of Osseointegration 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Read more
April 10-13, 2019: American Association of Endodontists Annual Meeting, in Montreal, Quebec. Read more
April 10-15, 2019: Seminar: Everyday Esthetics with Direct and Indirect Approaches (Hands-On). The College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan is organizing a hand-on seminar that will coincide with the Coachella Music Festival from April 10–15, 2019. The seminar will discuss what matters most in dental esthetics, using a six-point checklist of things to consider with every smile. Read more and PDF Poster
May 1-4, 2019: 38th Australian Dental Congress in Adelaide, Australia. Read more
May 9-11, 2019: Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting, Toronto, Ontario. Read more
May 21–25, 2019: Alberta Dental Association and College Annual Congress in Calgary, Alberta. Save the date
May 24–28, 2019: Journées dentaires internationales du Québec, in Montréal, Québec.Save the date
June 19–22, 2019: IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia. Save the date
September 6-9, 2019: American Dental Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA. Read more
September 12–14,2019: College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan + Canadian Dental Association Joint Convention, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 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
How VR is helping flyers and dental patients calm down. cnn.com: Bryan Laskin, a dentist and founder of Operability, the start-up behind OperaVR, said it’s used both by anxious patients and people who want to avoid the social awkwardness of having someone a few inches from their face. Read more
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