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. […]
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On September 30, 2019, Health Canada advised Canadians who use vaping products to monitor themselves for symptoms of pulmonary illness and to seek medical attention promptly if they have concerns about their health. In the wake of the recent cases of severe pulmonary illnesses and a number of deaths reportedly linked to the use of […]
Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women This summary is based on the Report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women The devastating symptoms of an eating disorder lead to serious consequences: an individual’s mental and physical health are compromised, personal relationships may suffer, current and future education and employment […]
On September 2019, Dr. Tom Shackleton made a presentation on Lyme Disease: View from the Chairside: The Implications of Lyme Disease on Dental Treatment. Ms. Margot A. Hayes watched the presentation and submitted the following opinion based on her personal experience as a Lyme disease sufferer herself. You will also find below, Dr. Tom Shackleton's […]
Benzodiazepines have been used since the 1960s to treat seizures, insomnia and anxiety. The big brand names include Valium, Ativan and Xanax. Such medications work on different receptors in the central nervous system than opioids. However, both potentially depress the respiratory system and, when taken together, they sometimes have lethal consequences. To delve deeper into […]
Why activated charcoal products for your teeth could do more harm than good. cbc.ca: Canadian Dental Association has not approved any oral-based products containing activated charcoal. Read more ADA's Tiny Smiles Program Unveils New Physician Resources. aafp.org: The American Dental Association has released a collection of new tools and resources promoting the importance of oral […]