Canada is currently in the midst of what is being described as an oral health crisis among Indigenous communities. Poor access to dental care, lack of water fluoridation, poor nutrition, and systemic racism are some of the main challenges in dire need of redress. In this video, Dr. Sheri McKinstry, a pediatric dentist from Saskatoon […]
Investment in a dental practice is a significant outlay which practice owners hope to one day realize as part of their retirement plan. In this Oasis discussion, David Chong Yen of DCY Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants discusses the impact of COVID-19 on practice resales, highlights the key factors that influence practice values, and offers advice […]
Recent data published by Statistics Canada identifies the 85+ demographic as one of the fastest growing population groups in the country, with a 12% increase since 2016. Over the next 25 years this age group could triple to almost 2.5 million. What does this mean for the provision of geriatric dental care in the coming […]
On April 21, 2023, CDA welcomed Dr. Heather Carr as its new president for 2023-24. Dr. Carr is a practising dentist from Fall River, NS, and is the third female president in CDA’s history. Dr. Carr shares her story and motivations for getting involved in organized dentistry and highlights the key issues for Canadian dentists […]
In December 2020, the Government of Alberta passed a bill to amend the Health Professions Act requiring all regulatory health colleges to no longer provide association functions and activities by April 1, 2023. This amendment has given rise to a new independent Alberta Dental Association (ADA). In this video Sandi Kossey, recently appointed CEO of […]
The CDA Awards Recognition 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 Medal of Honour, the highest award the CDA bestows. It is awarded to a dentist in […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around as an academic discipline since the 1950s, but with the recent release of applications such as ChatGPT it seems the future has dawned at last. In this video discussion Dr. Thomas Nguyen, an assistant professor at McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences, delves into the exciting realm […]
The CDA Awards Recognition 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 Honoured Member Award, bestowed upon dentists and non-dentists for their contribution to the dental community, profession […]