News Bites from CDA Knowledge Networks – 2015/12/02
Top 3 Must Read
- Sugar-free drinks and lollies are bad news for teeth say dentists
- Menthol cigarette ban urged by Canadian Cancer Society
- Domestic violence: Dentists play vital ‘first responder’ role for victims
Canadian dentistry news
Menthol cigarette ban urged by Canadian Cancer Society. cbc.ca: Push for legislation to effectively ban sale of menthol capsule cigarettes in Canadian provinces urged by Canadian Cancer Society. Menthol cigarettes are seen as an enticement to children to start smoking due to the release a burst of flavour when smoked. Read more
Celebrating excellence at the Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception. uwo.ca: More than 25 awards were presented to faculty and students at the annual Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception on November 17. Read more
L’Ordre des dentistes du Québec salue l’adoption de la Loi visant à renforcer la lutte contre le tabagisme. odq.qc.ca: L’ODQ se réjouit de l’adoption à l’unanimité du projet de loi no 44, Loi visant à renforcer la lutte contre le tabagisme. Lire plus
Dr David Morin explique son travail aux jeunes. ulaval.ca: Le Dr Morin présente aux adolescents le métier de dentiste, dans une série sur les professions du portail web Buzzon. Lire plus
Canada’s dental hygienists elect new president. cdha.ca: Donna Scott, of Whitehorse, Yukon, brings a wealth of experience to the position of president. Read more
New editor with the Cochrane Oral Health Group. cochraneohg.wordpress.com: COHG welcomes Professor Kumbargere N Sumanth. Read more
International dentistry news
Hunting for cleft-related genes. udel.edu: University of Delaware biologist wins NIH grant to develop library of orofacial cleft-related genes. Read more
Amid superbug worries, these states have the highest antibiotic-prescribing rates. washingtonpost.com: Physician assistants and nurse practitioners accounted for 18 percent of antibiotics prescribed in outpatient settings, followed by dentists at 9 percent. Read more
Domestic violence: Dentists play vital ‘first responder’ role for victims. theage.com.au: Women with facial injuries and broken teeth are often more likely to seek dental treatment than see a doctor, placing dentists at the frontline of early intervention. Read more
FDI wraps 2015 with 4 projects already launched and 2 initiatives underway. fdiworldental.org: Read more
Revised book aids dentists treating patients with medical conditions. ada.org: The ADA released in November the second, revised edition of “The ADA Practical Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions.” Read more
Sugar tax report puts real pressure on ministers for decisive action. dentalhealth.org: Leading health charity the British Dental Health Foundation welcomes news that MPs have backed a tax on sugary drinks in England and calls for the government to take note. Read more
MPs echo BDA’s calls for action on sugar in a Parliamentary debate. bda.org: MPs used the debate to echo the BDA’s warnings about the epidemic of dental decay in the UK, its cost to patients and the burden it places on the NHS. Read more
Dentists back ‘brave and bold action’ on sugar. bda.org: The British Dental Association has called on government to show real leadership on sugar following the publication of the House of Commons Health Committee’s inquiry Childhood Obesity – Brave and Bold Action. Read more
BDA Museum awarded Arts Council conservation grant. bda.org: The grant will pay for the costs of conserving a decorative and rare dental instrument set owned by the Museum. Read more
Clinical & scientific news
Sugar-free drinks and lollies are bad news for teeth say dentists. melbourne.edu: Scientists at the University of Melbourne’s Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre have warned about the damage sugar-free drinks can do to tooth enamel. Read more
Cognitive behavior therapy can help overcome fear of the dentist. kcl.ac.uk: According to a new study by King’s College London, CBT could help many people with a dental phobia overcome their fear of visiting the dentist and enable them to receive dental treatment without the need to be sedated. Read more
Patient information
The MouthHealthy Holiday workshop. mouthhealthykids.org: Holiday tips for healthy teeth. Read more
5 Steps to a Flawless Floss. ada.org: Step-by-step guide. Read more
Before you flash your dentures. straitstimes.com: Like natural teeth, dentures must cleaned daily to remove debris, especially the surfaces in contact with tissues in the mouth. Read more
Infant and toddler health. mayoclinic.org: Is it safe to mix fluoridated tap water with infant formula? I’ve heard that too much fluoride can harm a baby’s teeth. Read more
Continuing education matters
Dalhousie University – Current course offerings
McGill University – Fall 2015 and spring 2016 continuing education schedules
Université Laval – Formation continue
Université de Montréal – Formation dentaire 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
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry University – Continuing professional development
January 11-15 – ADA/New York University Advanced Evidence-Based Dentistry, in New York City. Read more
January 28-30, 2016 – Manitoba Dental Association’s 2016 Annual Convention. Read more
March 17-19, 2016 –2016 Pacific Dental Conference in conjunction with CDA, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more
May 5-7, 2016 – Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting 2016, in Toronto, Ontario. Read more
May 26-28, 2016 – British Dental Conference & Exhibition 2016, in Manchester, England. Read more
May 26-29, 2016 – Jasper Dental Congress 2016 in Jasper, Alberta. Read more
July 14-17, 2016 –Academy of General Dentistry 2016 Boston, Massachusetts. Read more
September 7-10, 2016 – FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2016, in Poznan, Poland. 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
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
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