Articles tagged "continuing education"
University of Toronto Geriatric Dentistry Symposium – Updated August 30, 2011
View brief, narrated versions of presentations that will be featured at the University of Toronto Geriatric Dentistry Symposium on October 15, 2011. Read more
U of T Geriatric Dentistry Symposium in October
The University of Toronto’s faculty of dentistry continuing dental education (CDE) department is sponsoring a 1-day symposium on October 15 that will focus on treatment considerations for the elderly. Read more
2011 CDA Convention Presentation Previews — Updated July 06, 2011
View brief, narrated versions of some of the presentations that will be featured at the CDA Convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 4–6, 2011. Read more
Behaviour Management of a Pediatric Dental Patient: Audiovisual Presentation
Creating a safe, relaxed and inviting environment at the dental office is essential to instilling a positive dental attitude in the child patient. This audiovisual presentation offers non-pharmacological advice and techniques to help make a child’s dental treatment an enjoyable experience. Read more
OSAP Infection Prevention Symposium
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) is hosting a symposium on infection prevention and patient and provider safety from June 9 to 12, 2011, in Plano (Dallas), Texas. Read more
Halifax Awaits You for the CDA 2011 Convention
The CDA 2011 Convention: Navigating Tomorrow—New Visions, Historical Foundations, takes place August 4 to 6 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Grahame Usher extends an invitation to all dentists to attend the professional and social events in this beautiful and historic maritime city. Read more
Understanding the Post-Graduate Motivations of Our Dental Students
Dental students with aspirations of pursuing a specialty at graduate school should receive more mentoring and clinical exposure during their undergraduate years. Educators at the University of Manitoba explore this issue further by examining students’ preferences for certain dental specialties and whether or not they continue along the path to post-graduate education. Read more
Dentists’ Perceptions of Providing Care in Long-Term Care Facilities
Only 15% of British Columbia dentists responding to a 2008 survey were providing care in long-term care facilities. Continuing education, presence of a dental team and fee-for-service payment were important factors in the decision to provide such care. Read more
The Future of Dental Education
Dr. Ron Smith discusses developments in the dental education sector and how they will affect the dental profession in Canada. Success in the future depends on promoting the concept of continuous learning, reaching out to practising dentists and harnessing new technologies. Read more
Managing Calcified Canal Systems: Audiovisual Presentation
Calcifications are the result of chronic inflammatory processes such as occlusal trauma, caries and aging. Gaining entry into a calcified canal system can be extremely tricky and even impossible at times. This audio-visual presentation guides you through the various techniques and instruments that can help treat calcified canals. Read more
ADA International Volunteer Symposium
The American Dental Association (ADA) is hosting an international volunteer symposium on October 7 and 8, during the upcoming 2010 ADA Annual Session in Orlando, Florida. Read more
Nobel Biocare’s New Virtual Study Club Tool
Nobel Biocare acquired the exclusive rights to StudyClubConnect.com, an online study club tool for dentists developed by Drs. Ken Hebel and Reena Gajjar of London, Ontario. Read more
Educators Focus on Infection Control Issues at Final CDA Teaching Conference
The 49th annual CDA Teaching Conference and workshop took place in Winnipeg on April 28 and 29. The event titled, Infection Control: Exploring Gaps, Current Trends and Best Practices for Dental Education, was organized by CDA in conjunction with the Association of Canadian Dental Faculties. Read more
The Development of Geriatric Dental Education Programs in Canada : An Update
Changes in geriatric dentistry are now occurring worldwide, with some countries offering programs in geriatric or special needs dentistry. Dental schools in Canada might consider a similar option, as current geriatric training remains inadequate. Read more
