The Alberta Dental Team Summit, taking place this coming June 20-22 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre and the Fairmont Palliser Calgary, promises to redefine what it means to lead and be part of a high-performing dental team. In this Oasis discussion, Dr. Bruce Yaholnitsky, a past- president of the Alberta Dental Association, walks us […]
The CDA Honours and Awards Program recognizes individuals across the country who have demonstrated unwavering passion and support for the dental profession in Canada and exhibited consistent commitment to the oral health of Canadians. This week we bring you the Distinguished Service Award which recognizes outstanding contributions to the dental profession, the dental community or […]
The 2024 Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD) Global Symposium and Team/Sports Dentist Course takes place this coming June 13-15 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The symposium is a forum for dentists, physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, dental technicians, and educators interested in exchanging ideas related to sports dentistry and the dental needs of athletes at risk […]
When not properly managed, burnout can affect more than just the individual concerned – it can impact the dynamics of an entire workplace. In this Oasis discussion, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general dentist and strategic leadership and workplace culture consultant from Victoria, B.C., outlines how poorly managed burnout can impact the workplace. She shares strategies […]
Over the coming weeks, CDA Oasis is delighted to bring you the 2023-24 CDA Honours and Awards Program recipients. The CDA Awards recognize individuals across the country who have demonstrated unwavering passion and support for the dental profession in Canada and exhibited consistent commitment to the oral health of Canadians. This year’s awards were presented […]
On April 16 the federal government tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation, introducing a raft of measures focused on making life more affordable for Canadians. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Lucas Veiga, CDA’s Head of Government Relations and Policy, discusses some of the specific measures that will impact the dental profession, including the expansion […]
With the phased roll out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) expected to begin in the coming months, CDA Oasis talks to Martin Woodrow, CEO of the British Dental Association (BDA), about the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) dentistry program, which has been in operation since 1948. The NHS is just one of many […]
Recent advances in the use of virtual reality in healthcare are offering the potential to transform care in many settings, including pediatric diagnostics and treatment, surgery planning, pain management, and virtual care. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Professor Sylvie Le May, Dr. Marie-Eve Asselin, and Dr. Wenjia Wu discuss their ongoing clinical trial to measure […]