The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges across many aspects of the dental profession, and dental education has been no exception. Given a shortage of dental assistants at the onset of the pandemic, the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta was faced with a problem: how to implement enhanced infection prevention protocols and support their […]
The Manitoba Dental Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the Lyle Best Humanitarian Award, an award given to an individual, dental practice, or organization in Canada that has had a profound impact on the dental health of impoverished populations, nationally or internationally. In this video, Rafi Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Manitoba Dental Association, […]
At the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 22-28, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) member states made the landmark decision to adopt the Global Strategy on Oral Health. This strategy is the first of its kind in international policy guidance for countries addressing oral diseases as public health problems. It also aims […]
This month's Cybersecurity Mini-Workshop for dentists examines network security in the practice. Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity and privacy expert, walks through the network security checklist including controls to prevent, detect and respond to security incidents, technologies such as firewall, intrusion prevention and content filtering, the importance of a network use policy and more. Stay tuned […]
Staffing and recruitment have become significant challenges across the health care sector and dentistry is no exception. Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, general dentist from Brampton, ON, and member of CDA’s Advocacy Committee, explains the underlying reasons behind the staffing shortages in dental offices across Canada. She outlines CDA’s advocacy efforts on this issue and shares actionable […]
From May 9 to May 13, 2022, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) hosted its annual Days on the Hill advocacy event. CDA representatives met with key decision-makers and political leaders to discuss matters to promote and help advance the oral health of Canadians and the dental profession in Canada. In this video, CDA president, Dr. […]
Good oral health is essential at any stage in life, but for older members of the community it is especially important. The health of our mouths affects our overall health and as we get older things can become complicated. In this video, Dr. Judy Flecknell, general dentist and former residential care facility administrator from Tatamagouche, […]
As many physicians continue to assess and treat their patients via telehealth consultations, a unique challenge has emerged for dental care professionals who are often reliant on primary care physicians to assess hypertension in their patients. In this video, Dr. Alia El-Mowafy, dental anesthesiologist from Toronto and author of recent article, Our Role in the […]