This month marks the 10th Anniversary of Women in Dentistry, an organization founded in 2010 by Toronto-based prosthodontist, Dr. Effie Habsha. With a membership in excess of 1,500 registrants, the organization addresses common issues faced by women in the dental profession and hosts live events, web resources, and social media networking opportunities across Canada and […]
With the Pandemic Outbreak coverage debate still raging in BC, dentists all over Canada continue to raise questions regarding TripleGuardTM Insurance Pandemic Coverage. Why are BC dentists being treated differently to dentists in other parts of the country? What information do I need to provide if I want to make a claim? Are Associates covered […]
It is no secret that burnout is a growing issue for those working in the dental profession today. Increased workloads, the daily stresses of running your own practice – not to mention the recent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – can all have negative effects on both our professional and personal lives. Dr. Janet Leith, […]
With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases now surpassing 150,000, Italy has been one of the most heavily affected regions in the world. Dr. Gerhard Seeberger, President FDI, and practicing dentist in Cagliari, Sardinia, talks to John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, about the Covid-19 response effort across Italy and the impact it has […]
With the widespread cancellation of elective dental procedures, many busy dentists now find themselves, for once, with some extra time on their hands. Not so for those providing the much needed emergency care all over Canada. Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, talks to Dr. Mel Schwartz, Dental Director at the Jewish Dental […]
You can find more resources at CDSPI Member Assistance Program which is available to you, your family and team members. With severe travel and social distancing measures now firmly in place, dentists all across Canada find themselves in the unfamiliar position of having to work from home. Whether it’s consulting with patients over the phone, communicating with […]
Someday, the Covid-19 pandemic will be over and dentists all over Canada will return to practice as normal. Or will they? The impact of the coronavirus has not only closed dental offices in the short term, it has also dramatically changed how the dental practice operates, resulting in new protocols that may well last long […]
One of the key weapons in the fight against any pandemic is effective testing. Knowing who is or has been infected by COVID-19 is vital information that allows us to track the spread of the virus and adjust public healthcare measures accordingly. With the recent release of the first point-of-care test products into the market, […]