The Schulich Executive Education Centre at York University has pioneered a concise mini-MBA for dentists that provides current, robust business competencies that are directly applicable to the running of a dental practice. The only program of its kind in Canada, the Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program is designed for dentists who are focused on […]
In this video, Dr. Kathy Boutis, Pediatric Emergency Physician and Academic Director of ImageSim at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, introduces a new dental Canada Medical Education (CME) course that teaches and assesses dentists’ accuracy in pediatric bitewing radiograph interpretation. Developed in collaboration with pediatric dentists at the hospital, the course presents participants with […]
With National Oral Health Month almost upon us, Dr. Richard Holden, President of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), talks about the importance of the promotion of oral health across Canada. Focussing on communication as a vital strategy, Dr. Holden outlines CDA’s key messages in the ongoing promotion of optimal oral health, offers advice on how […]
The cybersecurity mini-workshop series continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity expert and educator, walks through the Backup Assessment Checklist, a valuable tool that identifies vulnerabilities and helps to create an all-important plan to […]
Every year on March 20th, the FDI World Dental Federation asks the world to unite on World Oral Health Day (WOHD) to help reduce the burden of oral disease and empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to promote good oral health. Oral disease is a major health concern in many countries across the […]
Every year on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements around the world, raises awareness against bias, and promotes action for equality. To commemorate IWD 2022, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, general dentist and President-Elect of the Canadian Dental Association, discusses the challenges female dental practitioners face today, and highlights some the key […]
Following the Speech from the Throne on November 23, 2021, December saw the issuing of the ministerial mandate letters, outlining the objectives that each minister will work to accomplish in the coming session, as well as any pressing challenges they will address in their role. In this video, Michel Breau, CDA’s Head of Advocacy and […]
Over the last two years, COVID-19 restrictions have had extraordinary impacts on healthcare delivery across the globe. The advent of teledentistry and the virtual appointment have changed aspects of dental practise and accelerated the need for developing smart technologies so that remote oral healthcare can function effectively and efficiently in the future. In response to […]