March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In this video CDA President, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, reflects on her journey as a leading female figure in Canadian dentistry and highlights the importance of facilitating the development of female leaders in the profession. Watch the […]
Environmental sustainability has become a core responsibility for every organization, workplace, and profession around the world, and dentistry is no exception. In this video, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, president of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), discusses the challenges facing dentistry in its efforts to become a more environmentally sustainable profession and outlines some of the changes […]
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day that honours the Survivors of residential schools and the children that never came home. In this video, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, president of the Canadian Dental Association, encourages dentists and other members of the oral health community across Canada to […]
The Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) is an international dental honour organization that recognizes leaders and future leaders in the profession. Founded in 1936, the academy has over 7,000 Fellows round the world. In this video, Dr. Lisa Bentley, PFA member and President of the Ontario Dental Association, shares the background behind the academy and highlights […]
A new book documenting the rich history of Western University’s Dental Faculty has been published by University of Toronto Press. Transforming Dentistry: The Rise and Near Demise of Dentistry at Western University traces the transformation of Western’s Faculty of Dentistry, highlighting how global economic events and national political decisions affected the founding and growth of […]
The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges across many aspects of the dental profession, and dental education has been no exception. Given a shortage of dental assistants at the onset of the pandemic, the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta was faced with a problem: how to implement enhanced infection prevention protocols and support their […]
The Manitoba Dental Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the Lyle Best Humanitarian Award, an award given to an individual, dental practice, or organization in Canada that has had a profound impact on the dental health of impoverished populations, nationally or internationally. In this video, Rafi Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Manitoba Dental Association, […]
Every year on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements around the world, raises awareness against bias, and promotes action for equality. To commemorate IWD 2022, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, general dentist and President-Elect of the Canadian Dental Association, discusses the challenges female dental practitioners face today, and highlights some the key […]