One of the objectives of FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) is to develop and disseminate policies, standards, and information related to all aspects of oral health care globally. In this video, CDA’s Chief Knowledge Officer, Dr. Benoit Soucy, discusses five recently released FDI policy statements and looks ahead to the meeting of the World Dental […]
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 […]
Delayed but never deterred, the Manitoba Dental Association has launched its convention CE program online. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the joint CDA-MDA convention was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The MDA Convention Committee worked diligently to convert the convention from a face-to-face meeting to a virtual one and they have just made the […]
One effect of the Covid-19 pandemic has been to bring out the best in dental teams across Canada. With the need for safe emergency care across the community, initiatives have been implemented from coast to coast. One such initiative is the Emergency Referral Service, developed by The College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. […]
Dr. Lori Simoens speaks with Dr, John O'Keefe about the Manitoba General Practice Study Club. Dr. Simoens obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Manitoba in 2008 and she immediately moved to begin practice in Dauphin Manitoba. She serves as a facilitator for the Winnipeg General Practice Study Club, as well as […]
The Ottawa Dental Society kicks off its 125th anniversary celebrations on February 6th, 2020. The celebration includes a keynote speaker, the celebrated Canadian author Neil Pasricha. Neil Pasricha is a “pied piper of happiness” who dazzles audiences with ideas that skyrocket happiness into the stratosphere. With infectious enthusiasm, heartfelt authenticity and a “what works” authority, […]
In June 2019, Dr. Kim Hansen was installed President of the Ontario Dental Association (2019-2020). A Brockville native, Dr. Kim Hansen has been practicing in nearby Prescott since 1985 and has seen the major changes that have happened to his community. Witnessing the severe economic downturn in the region over the past 15 years, access […]
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) is the national organization representing the registered orthodontists of Canada. Among other targets, CAO is responsible for ensuring that its members have adequate training; and the CAO advocates for its members in several areas, such as public health, advertising campaigns, and education. The CAO holds an annual scientific session which considered […]