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 […]
In a pandemic health crisis not seen in our lifetime, extraordinary measures are being taken to restrict the spread of Covid-19. Measures that are constantly changing as we learn more every day. Dr. Alexander Mutchmor, President of the Canadian Dental Association, is joined by Dr. Aaron Burry, Associate Director of Professional Affairs CDA, to discuss […]
Behind the day-to-day clinical duties of the dental practice, there is a small business affected like any other business in these unprecedented times. With the Federal Government introducing new programs to support small businesses every other day, it can be tough to navigate the growing number of relief options available to dentists. Dr. Alexander Mutchmor, […]
In any crisis, the need for accurate and timely communication is critical. Given the torrent of available information on a pandemic that is changing by the day, what you read and who you listen to can be vital. Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, talks to Dr. Alexander Mutchmor, President CDA, about the […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the globe, the battle to stop the spread of the virus within the community is now in full swing. The challenges posed to dental offices to contain the virus are significant, and changing by the day. So, how are infection control protocols evolving in light of recommendations that […]
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are very trying for Canadian dentists, their dental teams, and their patients. CDA has been active in addressing this unprecedented state of affairs and is committed to doing all that it can to support Canadians and the dental profession in these most challenging times. Dr. Aaron Burry, Public Health […]
Every now and then, the topic of activated charcoal and its role in teeth whitening resurfaces in the dental conversation circles. We at CDA regularly receive media inquiries on the topic as well as inquiries from dentists about the safety and efficacy of activated charcoal. I have invited Dr. Aaron Burry, Assistant Director of Professional […]
CDA has curated a list of evidence-based tools and resources to help dentists, the dental team, parents and caregivers provide oral health care for persons living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer’s and Dementia. These resources are intended to help care providers adapt their daily skills when routine oral health care provision is not always possible. […]