The Cubes in Space Experiment is a global competition, offered at no cost, for students 11-18 years of age to design and propose experiments to launch into space or a near space environment on a NASA sounding rocket and zero-pressure scientific balloon. A group of young students at a school in Ottawa, St. Brother André, […]
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, […]
Most Canadians have been impacted by mental illness. In fact, in any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge or illness, and dental professionals are no exception. Today, we’re are talking about the importance of mental health and wellness more than ever. And to help dental professionals tackle a range […]
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The American Association of Endodontists will hold its 2019 annual meeting in Montreal, April 10 – 13, 2019. The AAE annual meeting continues to be the most comprehensive endodontic education summit, vendor exhibition and networking opportunity in the world! And the cherry on cake: it’s all happening in the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada! This year, the association aims […]
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, the CDC released results of a research study looking at toothpaste and toothbrushing patterns among children and adolescents in the United States from 2013 to 2016. Purpose To determine if children were beginning to brush at the recommended age and if they were being given the appropriate amount of fluoridated toothpaste […]
Most long-term care facilities do not include (or consistently administer) oral health services within their daily care delivery. Patients who want or need dental care or treatment can arrange for a visit from a dentist or a hygienist, but they or their families are typically on the hook for the cost. According to a recent […]