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 […]
Complicated Extractions No Longer Require Predetermination As of June 1, 2015, complicated extractions (codes 71201, 71209, 71211 and 71219; Québec: 72100 GP, 77910 PE, 71008 PR, 71004 PR and 72110 GP) no longer require predetermination. These services, previously categorized as Schedule B procedures, have been moved to Schedule A. Dental providers are encouraged to bill […]
Watch Dr. Gordon Guyatt’s April 21 lecture, “Why Bother With Evidence-Based Dentistry?” at the Faculty of Dentistry. Watch Dr. Guyatt’s April 21 lecture, “Evidence-based Medicine: Past, Present, and Future.” “Before evidence-based medicine, something was going very wrong,” said Dr. Gordon Guyatt during his aptly titled Dean’s Lecture on April 21, “Evidence-Based Medicine: Past, Present […]
One of CDA Oasis priority topics for 2015 is communication and its role in the success of the dental practice. We are pleased to present a series of made-up scenarios related to various aspects of communication in the dental office. Below is the first in the series. We welcome your input about this topic. You have the […]
Great West Bulk Pay Dental FAQ Great West Bulk Pay Dental FAQ (French) Great West Dental Provider Statement Explained Great West Dental Provider Statement Explained (French) In July, Great-West Life is enhancing the payment process for all Dentists by offering weekly direct deposit payments instead of individual cheques per visit. Payments will include an easy-to-read […]