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 […]
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) continues to work closely with Abacus Data to track consumer/public opinion and behavioural trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wave 10 included additional questions on behaviours of Canadians without dental benefits, details on dental insurance, dental appointments and cancellations, and the progress towards dentistry habits returning to normal. Members of […]
The Cybersecurity Mini-Workshop series for dentists continues on Oasis with the Workstation Security Checklist. In this month's video, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity expert and educator, focuses on the vulnerabilities associated with the hardware used in the dental practice and works through a simple checklist that will help protect practices. PDF Download: Workstation Security Checklist Workshop […]
The New Brunswick Dental Society will be hosting their Annual Conference and Trade Show this coming May 26th – 28th at the Delta Fredericton, Fredericton, NB. The event will be held in-person for the first time since 2019. In this video, Dr. Matthew Moore, Chair of the New Brunswick Dental Society Conference Committee, gives a […]