On October 21-22, 2024, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) conducted its Days on the Hill event at the Parliament of Canada. The event is an annual advocacy initiative where CDA representatives meet with key decision-makers within the federal government to discuss matters that impact dentistry and the oral health of Canadians. In this CDA Oasis […]
Since its widespread adoption in the 1990s, clear aligner therapy has become a mainstay in orthodontic treatment that offers an aesthetic alternative to traditional braces. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Normand Bach, an orthodontist from Montreal, charts the evolution of clear aligner therapy and considers what technological innovations we might see in the years […]
Recent discussions about community water fluoridation have arisen following a U.S. court ruling that requires further review by the Environmental Protection Agency, and a recently updated Cochrane review, which found that given the greater exposure of fluoride from other sources in recent times, the oral health benefits of adding fluoride in drinking water are not […]
November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, a global campaign to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and to encourage best practices among the public. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Susan Sutherland, Dentistry Co-lead for Choosing Wisely Canada, discusses the ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistance and introduces a new Choosing Wisely […]
The Journal of the American Dental Association has published a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in adolescents, adults, and older adults. The guideline follows a similar guideline published in 2023 for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in children. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Mark […]
Le Dr Sébastien Dion a été nommé Président de ls Société dentaire du Nouveau-Brunswick pour l’année 2024-2025. Dentiste généraliste à Edmundston, il s’est engagé très tôt au sein de la médecine dentaire organisée. Dans cette discussion sur l’Oasis de l’ADC, le Dr Dion revient sur son parcours en dentisterie et sur les raisons qui l’on […]
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) has published a new five-year strategic plan. Forward Focus: Strategic Plan 2024-2029 is the result of almost two years of work by the CDA Strategic Planning Working Group and was approved by the CDA Board of Directors last May. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Bruce Ward, chair of the […]
Imposter syndrome—also known as imposter phenomenon—is a behavioural health phenomenon characterized by self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general dentist and leadership and workplace culture consultant, shares her own experience of imposter syndrome and offers advice on how to overcome it. Dr. Metcalfe […]