This summary is based on the article published in Clinical Pediatrics: Association between Sleep Bruxism and Psychosocial Factors in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review (May 2015) Graziela De Luca Canto, DDS, MSc, PhD; Vandana Singh, DDS, MSc; Paulo Conti, DDS, MSc, PhD; Bruce D. Dick, PhD, RPsych; David Gozal, MD; Paul W. Major, DDS, […]
This summary is based on the Commentary published in Clinical Pediatrics: Amounts of Artificial Food Dyes and Added Sugars in Foods and Sweets Commonly Consumed by Children (April 2015) Laura J. Stevens, MS, John R. Burgess, PhD, Mateusz A. Stochelski, BS, and Thomas Kuczek, PhD Context Artificial food colors (AFCs) are used to color many […]
Dr. Hugh Lamont, President of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC), spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the history of RCDC and how they are celebrating the College’s 50th anniversary. Watch the video interview
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the most responsible and efficient way for dental offices to clean an operatory between patients and what disinfectants should we be using and where? Drs. Nita Mazurat, from the University of Manitoba, and Suham Alexander provided a quick initial response. This is probably the most […]
Dr. David Kenny, Pediatric dentist and graduate of the Schulich School of Dentistry and Medicine at Western University, spoke with Ms. Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager, about the book he is about to write on the history of dentistry at Western University. Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Website Dr. David Kenny: Bringing the history […]
On May 13th, 2015, General T.J. Lawson, Chief of The Defence Staff, Canadian Forces, conferred the Medallion for Distinguished Service to the Canadian Dental Association. Citation As the national representative of the Canadian dental community since 1902, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) extensively supports the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) within the national and international oral health communities. […]
A new CDC report authored by Dr. Paul Eke and colleagues entitled, “Update on Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: NHANES 2009-2012,” published by the Journal of Periodontology confirms an earlier analysis that found a high level of prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S. adult population. Context The report describes prevalence, severity, […]
FDI made five statements at the 68th World Health Assembly: three of them were on its own behalf and two on behalf of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA). The WHA took place in Geneva from 18 to 26 May. FDI statements FDI pointed out that global and national surveillance of oral diseases (the most prevalent […]