Recent discussions about community water fluoridation have arisen following a U.S. court ruling that requires further review by the Environmental Protection Agency, and a recently updated Cochrane review, which found that given the greater exposure of fluoride from other sources in recent times, the oral health benefits of adding fluoride in drinking water are not […]
November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, a global campaign to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and to encourage best practices among the public. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Susan Sutherland, Dentistry Co-lead for Choosing Wisely Canada, discusses the ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistance and introduces a new Choosing Wisely […]
The Journal of the American Dental Association has published a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in adolescents, adults, and older adults. The guideline follows a similar guideline published in 2023 for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in children. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Mark […]
Le Dr Sébastien Dion a été nommé Président de ls Société dentaire du Nouveau-Brunswick pour l’année 2024-2025. Dentiste généraliste à Edmundston, il s’est engagé très tôt au sein de la médecine dentaire organisée. Dans cette discussion sur l’Oasis de l’ADC, le Dr Dion revient sur son parcours en dentisterie et sur les raisons qui l’on […]
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) has published a new five-year strategic plan. Forward Focus: Strategic Plan 2024-2029 is the result of almost two years of work by the CDA Strategic Planning Working Group and was approved by the CDA Board of Directors last May. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Bruce Ward, chair of the […]
Imposter syndrome—also known as imposter phenomenon—is a behavioural health phenomenon characterized by self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general dentist and leadership and workplace culture consultant, shares her own experience of imposter syndrome and offers advice on how to overcome it. Dr. Metcalfe […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an internationally recognized campaign to help the public learn more about the importance of cybersecurity. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Anne Genge, a multi-certified cybersecurity expert and cybersecurity education specialist for healthcare providers, outlines the rising threat of ransomware to dental practices and offers advice on how to prevent a […]
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind, and the survivors of these institutions. This year on CDA Oasis, we are delighted to share Joyce’s Tooth Tales: A Journey of Courage and Wisdom, a short video […]