News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2015/06/12
Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week.
Top 5 Must Read
1. CDA Oasis Online Q&A Session with Drs. Chris Lee and Brian Cairns
2. Oral health care for an aging population
3. Major CIHR Grant awarded to a novel biomimetic cancer cell screening assay
4. Unintentional injection of soft tissue filler into blood vessels in the face: FDA safety communication
5. Sealing pits and fissures of permanent molars in children and adolescents is effective in controlling dental caries
Canadian dentistry news
CDA Oasis Online Q&A Session with Drs. Chris Lee and Brian Cairns: CDA Oasis invites dentists to participate in the online Q&A session with Drs. Chris Lee and Brian Cairns about the hot topic of opioids and where they fit in the management of acute post-surgical pain. Spots are limited, register for yours here.
Oral health care for an aging population. dal.ca: Each year, the Eldercare Clinic sees over 150 patients and provides an opportunity for dentistry and dental hygiene students to cater to these special needs. Read more
Filling the gap in dental care for Minoru Residence seniors. vchnews.ca: Now all but the most complex treatment can be provided directly from the Minoru Dental Suite, lessening the need for residents to travel to UBC to access specialized geriatric dental care. Read more
Elgin Dental Society donation to benefit Great Expansion at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. stthomastimesjournal.com: The Elgin Dental Society’s contribution over the next five years will help fund the single greatest infrastructure investment in the hospital since it was built six decades ago. Read more
New Blog Launch: #saveCochraneCanada. cochrane.org: Cochrane Canada has created a blog to share stories from the public about how Cochrane Reviews and evidence have impacted the lives of Canadians; as well as how Cochrane evidence is being used in healthcare decisions and policy-making around the country. Read more
Loblaws plans to stop manufacturing products with microbeads. globalnews.ca: Loblaws is promising that by the end of 2018 it will stop manufacturing household and cosmetic products that contain Triclosan, phthalates or microbeads. Read more.
Dr. Esfandiari selected for the American Dental Education Association Leadership Institute. mcgill.ca: Dr. Esfandiari is only the third Canadian to be accepted into the prestigious Institute. Read more
Major CIHR Grant awarded to a novel biomimetic cancer cell screening assay. utoronto.ca: Dr. Chris McCulloch, along with Prof. Craig Simmons have been awarded a CIHR grant to create a novel and rapid cancer cell assay. Read more
Dr. Bruce Ross awarded the ACPA Honors of the Association for 2015. utoronto.ca: The award was granted to Ross for his lifetime of achievement advancing the research and treatment of cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial anomalies. Read more
UofT – Congratulations to the 2015 DDS award winners. utoronto.ca: A list of the winners of this year’s top academic awards, presented at the Faculty’s Licensing and Awards ceremony. Read more
Student’s start-ups fill the knowledge gap. utoronto.ca: While completing a very demanding DDS degree at the UofT, Joel Meyerson (DDS 1t5) launched a successful admissions preparation business to help other students with the DAT exam. Read more
Exchange students from Dresden University experience working in Canada. ualberta.ca: Each year, the School of Dentistry hosts 8 fourth-year dental students from Dresden. The exchange program allows both countries to see dentistry at work in two distinctly different health systems and cultures. Read more
Les dentistes veulent la fluoration de l’eau pour combattre la carie. journaldemontreal.com: Après plus de 60 ans de débats, le président de l’Ordre des dentistes dénonce l’inaction du gouvernement québécois dans le dossier de la fluoration de l’eau. Lire plus
International dentistry news
Unintentional injection of soft tissue filler into blood vessels in the face: FDA safety communication. fda.gov: The FDA has reviewed information that suggests unintentional injection of soft tissue fillers into blood vessels in the face can result in rare, but serious side effects. Read more
Alabama high court upholds ruling on teeth-whitening limits. washingtontimes.com: The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling that teeth-whitening procedures in the state may only be performed by licensed dentists. Read more
Strong impact from Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign. cda.org: With more than 571,000 website views, 2min2x.org and its plethora of resources continue to reach parents across the U.S. Read more
The vital role of research funding in preserving the oral health of the public and the dental profession. ada.org: Research is fundamental to discovering new ways to prevent and address oral disease, and it yields an added benefit. Read more
First dental school celebrates 175th anniversary. ada.org: The University of Maryland School of Dentistry, the first dental college in the world, celebrated a new milestone. Read more
ADA conference to focus on genetics in dentistry – October 28-29. ada.org: The ADA is hosting a first-of-its-kind meeting in October about current issues involved in genetic testing and the expectations for genetics in dentistry. Read more
EBD Champions Conference. ada.org: Participants can learn what evidence-based dentistry is and how to apply its principles and tools in clinical decision-making. Read more
Comments sought on proposed sedation, anesthesia guideline revisions. ada.org: ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure seeks comments to proposed revisions to two sets of guidelines concerning the use of sedation and anesthesia. Read more
Childsmile gains show it’s time to invest in prevention. bda.org: The BDA has called for the Scottish Government to build upon this success and expand coverage, and for administrations across the UK to take heed, and invest in prevention. Read more
Medical clinic has patients “open wide” for a different reason. fox4kc.com: In Lexington, Missouri, an oral health assessment is now part of a medical check-up. Read more
21st century dentists make internet calls for underserved children. wxxinews.org: Tele-dentistry appointments connect underserved rural populations with specialized urban dentists. Read more
Tooth whitening: Are whiter teeth worth it? bbc.com: The British Dental Association is warning people, and specifically teenagers, against using home bleaching kits. Read more
Over 150 animal and health stakeholders join White House effort to combat antibiotic resistance. whitehouse.gov: The Obama Administration convened a “White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship” to bring together key human and animal health constituencies involved in antibiotic stewardship—the development, promotion, and implementation of activities to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Strong teeth: Nanostructures under stress make teeth crack resistant. sciencedaily.com: An interdisciplinary team of scientists has analyzed the complex structure of dentin. Read more
Missing teeth predict cardiovascular events. sciencedaily.com: The number of missing teeth could be a useful additional indicator for general medical practitioners, when individual risk factors for chronic diseases are assessed. Read more
Study: Intranasal midazolam is effective for kids. springer.com: A comparison of the sedative effect of oral versus nasal midazolam combined with nitrous oxide in uncooperative children. Read more
Health Product Risk Communication: Is the Message Getting Through? scienceadvice.ca: Recognizing the importance of continual improvement, Health Canada asked the Council to examine how the effectiveness of health product risk communications can be measured and evaluated. Read more
Evaluation of risk communication practices required to ensure health and safety of Canadians, Expert Panel finds. scienceadvice.ca: A new expert panel report examines how to evaluate the effectiveness of tools used to communicate information about health products and their side effects. Read more
Sealing pits and fissures of permanent molars in children and adolescents is effective in controlling dental caries. jada.org: Sealants to prevent occlusal caries in permanent molars are recommended, but the benefits in different caries risk populations and types of sealants have yet to be established. Read more
Benzodiazepine prescribing patterns and deaths from drug overdose among US veterans receiving opioid analgesics: case-cohort study. bmj.com: Among veterans receiving opioid analgesics, receipt of benzodiazepines was associated with an increased risk of death from drug overdose in a dose-response fashion. Read more
Restorative treatment of erosive lesions among Norwegian dentists. niom.no: The survey showed that dentists were relatively up-to-date regarding clinical recording and diagnosis of dental erosive wear, although some inconsistencies were seen in treatment decisions. Read more.
Mind your business
CDSPI’s the Edge. cdspi.com: Spring 2015 edition. Read more
To be sued less, doctors should consider talking to patients more. nytimes.com: What might help physicians avoid being sued is getting along better with their patients. Or at least, they could become better communicators. Read more
The dental patient hand off – don’t drop the ball. dentistryiq.com: This article focuses on one of the missed opportunities in many dental offices that will not only improve customer service for your patients, but will also help your practice run more efficiently. Read more
Why Still So Many Cavities? jewishlinkbwc.com: Advice that will help patients keep their teeth for the rest of their life (if they do everything else right). Water! Could it be that simple? Read more
Tips to keep dentures in tip-top shape. citizensvoice.com: Dentures can improve nutrition, speech, appearance and happiness. Treat them with respect. Read more
How to handle disciplining dental staff. cda.org: As a leader, it’s important to set the ground rules from the first day of employment. Read more
Your health & medical news
5 surprising things that are ruining your teeth. times.com: Some juices have higher sugar content than smoothies or soda. Read more
Ban on e-cigarettes shows leadership on important issue. pressreader.com: Pointe-Claire is the latest West Island municipality to ban the use of e-cigarettes in public places. Read more (Click on Continue to pressdisplay.com)
New breakthrough drugs will cost the U.S. Government how much money? wsj.com: A new study suggests that 10 so-called breakthrough drugs – including some that have not yet been approved by the FDA – will cost the U.S. government nearly $50 billion over the next decade. Read more
Global diabetes rates are rising as obesity spreads. nytimes.com: The prevalence of diabetes has been rising in rich countries for several decades, largely driven by increases in the rate of obesity. Read more
South Korea reports sixth MERS death, first teenage patient. bloomberg.com: South Korea reported its sixth death from the Middle East respiratory syndrome, with the total number of cases rising to 87. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Spring 2015 Continuing Dental Education Schedule
Université Laval – Formation continue
University of Alberta – Program and courses
University of British Columbia – Calendar of courses
University of Saskatchewan – Upcoming courses
University of Toronto – Continuing dental education
Western University – Continuing professional development
August 26–29 – 2015 Canadian Dental Association National Conference in St. John’s, NL. Continuing Education
September 22-25 – FDI 2015 Bangkok – Early registration avoids the crowds and costs less! Read more
November 3-4 – EBD Champions Conference 2015 in Washington, DC. – Registration is now open. Read more
November 5-10 – ADA 2015 – Americas’s Dental Meeting, in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open. Read more
November 14-17 – 101st Annual Meeting – American Academy of Periodontology in Orlando, Florida. Read more
Dentistry in long-term care course. ada.org: This online CE course is designed to help dental professionals understand how long-term care (LTC) facilities work and how you can work successfully in LTC facilities. You will learn how to deliver care in an environment outside your traditional practice location and care for your patients through their entire life span. Read more
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