News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2014/06/24
News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2014/06/24
Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week and we look forward to hearing from you (jokeefe@cda-adc.ca or 1-800-267-6354 ext. 2297). Best wishes, John
Canadian dentistry news
Dr. Faleh Tamimi was recently interviewed on Global Television for his research regarding the effects of melatonin on bones. Watch the interview here
A two-day international symposium on Light Curing Resin Materials was held at Dalhousie University. The symposium was attended by 40 key opinion leaders from academia and industry. Professor Richard Price, who organized the symposium, will be presenting some of the outcomes in his Keynote Lecture at the 2014 International Association of Dental Research meeting. Read more…
A generous gift from Dr. Gisèle Beaulieu allows the creation of a new scholarship fund. The Faculty of Dentistry at Université de Montréal is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarships fund in the name of Dr. Gisèle Beaulieu. Read more…
Schulich Dentistry Annual Research Day. The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry will host the Schulich Dentistry Annual Research Day on Wednesday, October 8th. It will feature a presentation of student posters and the 13th John T. Hamilton Lecture, to be delivered by Martha J. Somerman, DDS, PhD. Read more…
Dr. William H. Christie has been named the 2014 recipient of the Alumni of Distinction award. A half-century of professional and community service has earned a University of Manitoba senior scholar one of the highest honours in the oral health profession today. The selection was announced earlier this week by the University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association, the sponsoring body of the annual award. Read more…
Dr. Joel Epstein: A Leader in Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology. Epstein’s unparalleled contribution to oral medicine started in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Read more…
University of Alberta Dental school opens wide for local kids. Going to the dentist may not be every kid’s idea of a fun field trip, but for young students at St. Maria Goretti Elementary School in Edmonton—and dental students at the University of Alberta—it’s a chance to get an early start on essential health care. Read more…
Graduate student wins first place: NCOHR poster award. Dr. Maha Al-Sahan, a UBC Dentistry graduate prosthodontics student, won the First Place Poster Award from the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research, at a student workshop held in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 17, 2014. Read more…
International dentistry news
A UK survey for National Smile Month reveals almost one in five (18%) would cancel their dental appointment to go to the pub, order a takeaway, buy clothes, go to the cinema or go bowling. Read the article…
Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) upgrades equipment and training at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences School of Dentistry. Team members from Henry Schein, the primary donor of the computers, practice management software and digital X-ray equipment, trained over 100 oral health care professionals and clerical support staff to use the software, the first of its kind in Africa. Read the article…
For $100, Japan ‘butler dentist’ will brush your teeth with your head on his lap. PureCure is a dental office specializing in cosmetic dentistry, where head dentist Dr Taro Masuoka dresses like a butler. The clinic also offers facial massages and manicures. Learn more…
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teen behaviour survey reports cigarette smoking in US high school students is at 15.7 per cent – its lowest in 22 years. The survey also found fewer fights but more texting and driving. Read the report…
Mind your business
Four ways to increase productivity and efficiency in your dental practice. Read the article…
Some tips for going paperless in your practice. Read the article…
How to ensure patients accept treatment recommendations and the importance of personalizing treatment presentations to patients. Read the article…
Continuing education matters
Please let us know about upcoming continuing education meetings that could be of interest to Canadian dentists by emailing us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca
Clinical & scientific news
Brazil researchers have found that a type of coffee bean has antibacterial properties that inhibit dental biofilms and increase calcium in teeth, according to a study in the Journal of Applied Microbiology. Learn more…
National HIV Testing Day is on June 27th this year (USA). One in six people are living with HIV and are unaware – get tested on National HIV Testing Day. Learn more…
Your health & medical news
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study shows that cancer survivors in the US face a huge economic burden due to medical costs, lost work hours, health insurance and more. Read the report…
Seven dental health old wives’ tales and why you should or should not believe them. Read the article…
Nine ways to encourage your children to eat healthily at restaurants. Read the article…
Dental industry news
“WooBamboo” is an eco-friendly toothbrush made with nylon bristles and a (sustainably grown, organic, BPA-free, naturally anti-microbial and biodegradable) bamboo handle. The company developed the toothbrush to reduce the harmful environmental impacts of plastic toothbrushes and to serve as a daily reminder for users to take small steps to make their life more eco-friendly. Learn more and visit their website…
Unilever Oral Care has launched REGENERATE Enamel Science, a dental care system that helps reverse the early and invisible stages of erosion, restoring enamel mineral content. The system, consisting of a daily toothpaste and a monthly Boosting Serum, delivers a combination of calcium silicate and sodium phosphate, which help to form a fresh supply of hydroxyapatite that wraps and integrates onto teeth. Learn more…
If you wish to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk recently, please contact us by email at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or by toll-free phone at 1-855-716-2747.