In this video CDA president, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, explains why CDA's landmark policy paper Bridging the Financial Gap in Dental Care is a critical element in the development of a federally funded dental care program and walks through key recommendations contained in the document. Read CDA's policy paper here Watch the Conversation (6'19")
Following the announcement early last spring of the Federal Government’s commitment to invest $5.3 billion over five years to improve access to oral health care for Canadians, the last twelve months has proved to be something of a landmark year for the dental profession. In this video discussion, CDA president, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, reviews some […]
Staffing and recruitment have become significant challenges across the health care sector and dentistry is no exception. Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, general dentist from Brampton, ON, and member of CDA’s Advocacy Committee, explains the underlying reasons behind the staffing shortages in dental offices across Canada. She outlines CDA’s advocacy efforts on this issue and shares actionable […]
From May 9 to May 13, 2022, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) hosted its annual Days on the Hill advocacy event. CDA representatives met with key decision-makers and political leaders to discuss matters to promote and help advance the oral health of Canadians and the dental profession in Canada. In this video, CDA president, Dr. […]
This week, May 9 – May 13, 2022, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is conducting its annual Days on the Hill event, an advocacy initiative where CDA representatives meet with key decision-makers to discuss matters that directly impact dentistry and the oral health of the Canadian population. In this video, Michel Breau, CDA’s Head of […]
On April 29th, 2022, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) held its Annual General Meeting online via Zoom, bringing together members of the dental profession from across the country to reflect on the achievements of the past twelve months and to look forward to future initiatives in promoting oral health across Canada. The video below showcases […]
The Dental Treatment Case Complexity Assessment Form and Recommendations for Persons with Special Health Care Needs is a new resource to help dentists and the dental team in making referral decisions when treating patients with special health care needs (SHCN). Co-developed by the Canadian Dental Association and clinician members of the Canadian Society for Disability […]
A recent study on the contamination of wastewater with pharmaceuticals found that the US had some of the highest levels of contaminants in drinking water worldwide. And while there has long been a concrete plan for the disposal of other biomedical waste, such as blood products, bodily fluids and other infectious materials, pharmaceutical waste has […]