The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit peoples with coverage for a range of health benefits otherwise not covered through provincial or territorial health insurance, private insurance plans or other publicly funded programs. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Scott Leckie, a general dentist from Winnipeg and member of […]
CDA Oasis is delighted to introduce Dr. Bruce Ward, new president of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) for 2025-26. Dr. Ward has been a practising dentist for 49 years and has served for many years in organized dentistry, including at the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, the British Columbia Dental Association, and CDA. […]
CDA Oasis is delighted to present the 2024-25 CDA Honours and Awards Program recipients. Each year 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 at a dedicated […]
On April 28, 2025, Canadians went to the polls to elect members of the 45th Canadian Parliament, returning a fourth consecutive Liberal government and a third consecutive minority Liberal government. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Lucas Veiga, CDA’s Head of Government Relations and Policy, considers what the election result may mean for dentistry and oral […]
The National Oral Health Convention 2025, hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA), will take place from August 27-30 in St. John’s. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Craig Smith, President of the NLDA, outlines the extensive program of world-class speakers and continuing education opportunities that have been put together for the event, […]
April is National Oral Health Month, an annual campaign that promotes healthy oral health habits among Canadians while stressing the importance of oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle. In this CDA Oasis discussion, CDA President Dr. Joel Antel outlines the key messages from the CDA’s 2025 campaign and highlights the event as an […]
CDA has published its latest survey results from Abacus Data, which tracks public opinion and behavioral trends related to current issues facing dentistry. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Ihor Korbabicz, President of Abacus Data, highlights the key findings from the survey and considers what they mean for Canadian dentistry. Watch the Conversation (12'31") Do you […]
On October 21-22, 2024, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) conducted its Days on the Hill event at the Parliament of Canada. The event is an annual advocacy initiative where CDA representatives meet with key decision-makers within the federal government to discuss matters that impact dentistry and the oral health of Canadians. In this CDA Oasis […]