MARCH 7-13, 2021 is Dental Assistants’ Recognition Week! “Dental Assistants – Our Heart Goes Into Every Smile” is the North American theme for the 44th annual Dental Assistants Recognition Week. During this week of recognition, The Canadian Dental Assistants Association acknowledges the dental assistant as the versatile, multi-talented and essential member of your dental team. […]
Dr. Lynn Tomkins CDA Vice President As more and more women enter the dental profession, the journey towards gender equality in many of Canada’s dental organizations and academic institutions continues. This coming Monday, 8th March, is International Women’s Day 2021, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the […]
Hartley Jafine Drama and Improv Teacher Difficult conversations with colleagues and staff are a fact of life in any profession, and dentistry is no exception. Dealing with differences in opinion, gaps in expectation, and handling disciplinary or underperformance issues are all part of what it is to manage your own practice. So how can we […]
Dr. Trista Felty Orthodontist, Abbotsford BC Besides the third molar, canines are the most commonly impacted tooth in the mouth. 2% of the overall population will have impacted canines, 8% of which will be bilateral. The condition can occur on both the upper and lower arches, and it affects women approximately twice as frequently as […]
Study examines occupational risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, transmission risk, and immunity in dental schools across Canada Medical professionals needed to administer COVID-19 shots Ontario warns of potential counterfeit N95 masks in provincial stockpile First shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives amid confusion over its use for seniors HPI poll: Dentists see increased prevalence of […]
Dr. Mario Brondani Researcher and Member of the Faculty of Dentistry, UBC With the COVID-19 pandemic now approaching the one year mark, it is clear that lockdown restrictions are having a significant impact on the mental health and wellness of a great many people. In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director […]
Dr. Lesia Waschuk on Going Back to PracticeIn June of 1991, Dr. Lesia Waschuk walked out of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in her hand, the first step on what promised to be a lengthy career as a practicing dental professional. Just seven years […]