The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD), is the national voice for dental public health. Today, we’re learning more about CAPHD as an organisation and what they’re working on with President, Dr. Mario Brondani. About Dr. Mario Brondani Dr. Mario Brondani has over 20 years of experience as a dentist both in private practice and […]
AboutFace is the only charity in Canada supporting people with any type facial difference. Their programs and services encourage and empower the facial difference community, families, friends, and allies while providing educational resources and public awareness campaigns. Today, we catch up with AboutFace Executive Director, Danielle Griffin, to talk about their latest projects and programs and […]
Misinformation about vaccine safety and effectiveness is causing vaccine hesitancy among parents and caregivers in Canada. The result? Throughout the country, lower levels of immunity among the broader population have triggered an increase in outbreaks of previously controlled diseases like measles . To help healthcare professionals fight falsities and support patients, parents, and caregivers in […]
The Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is the national voice of pediatric dentistry in canada. It is a membership organization, representing over 300 pediatric dentists across Canada. CAPD members serve as primary and comprehensive oral health care providers for thousands of children from infancy through adolescence. With specialized techniques of behaviour management and dental care, […]
This March, the Federal Government is holding public consultations seeking comments from health partners, the general public, and members of the industry concerning proposed measures to limit vaping product advertisements to protect youth and non-users. In the coming months, after consultation, the government will firm up rules and regulations about: Where ads can be placed The […]
Earlier this month, President of the Ontario Dental Association spoke with the media and reminded Ontarians that emergency rooms are too often visited by patients seeking dental care. Patients who shouldn’t be there. 61,000 ER Visits According to a 2014 report by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, in Ontario, patients visited the emergency room […]
In 2017, the Canadian Dental Association reported that 32% of Canadians have no dental insurance. What’s more, researchers found that individuals from lower-income families had worse oral health and suffered from untreated disease more often. Overall, the high costs of dental treatments and preventative care means uninsured Canadians visited the dentist less often, delayed visits, and were […]
How should dentists engage in difficult conversations with their staff about poor performance or behaviour? Katherine Eitel-Belt is a coach and speaker; and today, she is here to answer that very question by providing dentists with tools and processes for tackling tough conversations at work. Katherine Eitel-Belt Known as The Un-Scripted Communication Expert in the US, Canada, […]