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 […]
Recently released figures by Statistics Canada indicate a significant increase in the incidence rate of oropharyngeal cancer. This is despite decreased observed incidence rates in many other commonly diagnosed cancers. In this video discussion with Dr. Firoozeh Samim, a specialist in oral medicine and oral maxillofacial pathology and Assistant Professor at McGill Faculty of Dental […]
In this episode of the Oasis podcast, Dr. John O'Keefe, former CDA Director of Knowledge Networks, reflects on a career in dental communications and his passion for knowledge sharing.
The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the way we work in the future is fast becoming a reality, but with it comes growing concerns over its use, particularly in highly regulated sectors such as health care. One such concern is cybersecurity. In this video, Anne Genge, a cybersecurity education specialist and founder of […]
Canada is currently in the midst of what is being described as an oral health crisis among Indigenous communities. Poor access to dental care, lack of water fluoridation, poor nutrition, and systemic racism are some of the main challenges in dire need of redress. In this video, Dr. Sheri McKinstry, a pediatric dentist from Saskatoon […]
Investment in a dental practice is a significant outlay which practice owners hope to one day realize as part of their retirement plan. In this Oasis discussion, David Chong Yen of DCY Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants discusses the impact of COVID-19 on practice resales, highlights the key factors that influence practice values, and offers advice […]
Recent data published by Statistics Canada identifies the 85+ demographic as one of the fastest growing population groups in the country, with a 12% increase since 2016. Over the next 25 years this age group could triple to almost 2.5 million. What does this mean for the provision of geriatric dental care in the coming […]
On April 21, 2023, CDA welcomed Dr. Heather Carr as its new president for 2023-24. Dr. Carr is a practising dentist from Fall River, NS, and is the third female president in CDA’s history. Dr. Carr shares her story and motivations for getting involved in organized dentistry and highlights the key issues for Canadian dentists […]