Articles tagged "oral health"
Political Leaders Hear Dentistry’s Message at 2011 Days on the Hill Meetings
Meetings with the prime minister, minister of health and 2 prominent members of Parliament (MPs) were highlights of CDA’s 2011 Days on the Hill, held on October 19 and 20. Read more
Oral Disease Added to United Nations Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases
Following a coordinated advocacy campaign by FDI and its World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) partners, oral diseases were officially included in a recent United Nations Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). Read more
FDI World Dental Federation Report: Recap of the Annual World Dental Congress
Dr. Jack Cottrell of Port Perry, Ontario, sits on the Governing Council of FDI. Dr. Cottrell provided >JCDA with highlights from the 2011 AWDC in Mexico City. Read more
Chinese Immigrants’ Dental Care Pathways in Montreal, Canada
Interviews with Montreal-based Chinese low-income economic immigrants revealed that financial, language and cultural barriers limited their access to dental health care in Canada. Understanding these factors could help dental health care providers supply culturally competent services and help policy makers devise culturally appropriate dental health care programs. Read more
Metabolic Syndrome and Oral Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk
Numerous studies have associated common oral diseases with metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that dentists could be involved in primary prevention and early assessment of cardiometabolic risk. Read more
What should I look for when treating an alcoholic patient (current or recovered) in my office?
Alcohol consumption is accepted around the world. About 70% of the US population drinks alcohol, and 1 in 10 will suffer from problems of alcoholism, a statistic that is probably mirrored in the Canadian population. Read more
Oral Health Included in New Guidelines for Physicians Treating Newly Arriving Immigrants and Refugees
The Canadian Collaboration for Immigrant and Refugee Health recently released clinical practice guidelines for primary care physicians regarding health conditions common to newly arriving immigrants and refugees to Canada. Read more
Solving a Big Problem One Small Step at a Time
Citing the example of a program that uses radically new methods to deliver surgical eye care to India's poorest citizens, Dr. O'Keefe believes the time has come for the profession to take action on the issue of lack of access to oral health care. Read more
Patient-Centred Approaches: New Models for New Challenges
The traditional, paternalistic doctor–patient relationship is being challenged as patients take a more active role in their treatment decisions. Patient-centred clinical methods can be effective in both medicine and dentistry. Read more
Caries Prevention for Patients with Dry Mouth
Patients with dry mouth can mitigate their risk for caries by using various dental products with Recaldent, high levels of fluoride or xylitol, or parasympathetic medications. Brushing teeth carefully and following a diet low in sugar and acid can also help these patients prevent caries. Read more
Utilization of Dental Services by Children in Low-Income Families in Alberta
Surveys of clients of 2 provincial health benefit programs in Alberta revealed that, despite great need, low-income families underutilized the dental benefits available to their children. Read more
So Why Do We Call It the Oral-Systemic Health Connection?
The phrase “oral and systemic health” reinforces the concept that the mouth is somehow separate from the body. The authors believe that associations between oral diseases and other diseases elsewhere in the body should in fact be discussed within the context of oral and overall health. Read more
Gummy Bear Vitamins
I am writing today about the problems I’ve witnessed with gummy bear vitamins. I recently saw one particular brand of these so-called “vitamins” that was promoting the inclusion of omega-3 among its ingredients. Read more
Can a Prenatal Dental Public Health Program Make a Difference?
A dental program aimed at pregnant women can not only improve their oral health, but also increase their knowledge and lead to better oral hygiene and dental care for their children. Read more
FDI World Dental Federation Report
Dr. Jack Cottrell of Port Perry, Ontario, is a member of the FDI World Dental Federation Council. Dr. Cottrell provided JCDA with an update on FDI’s activities. Read more
Manitoba Professor to Lead Oral Health Section of Medical Curriculum Service
Dr. Dieter Schönwetter was appointed associate editor for “Building Oral Health Training Capacity in Medical Education” of the MedEdPORTAL education repository and publication service. By emphasizing oral health within medical education, this new component will look to increase physicians’ understanding of the oral–systemic impact on overall health. Read more
The Student Experience at UBC Dentistry: An Overview
Enhancing the student experience is one of the main themes in UBC Dentistry’s strategic plan. If learning is approached from the student’s perspective, not only will the education be excellent, but the entire experience of dental school will support and reinforce the learning. UBC Dentistry has focused on four main areas designed to enhance the student experience: top-notch educational facilities, committed student services, excellent teachers and innovative curriculum. Read more
CDA Position Statements Related to Access to Care
In 2010, the CDA Board of Directors approved 2 position statements related to access to care, the first focusing on disadvantaged Canadians, the second aimed at residents of long-term care facilities. Read more
Ontario Cities Vote Against Water Fluoridation
In a referendum held on October 25, residents of Waterloo, St. Jacobs and Elmira, Ontario, voted to remove fluoride from their municipal water supply. Read more
Guidelines on Oral Health During Pregnancy
In February 2010, the California Dental Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published guidelines regarding oral health during pregnancy and early childhood. Read more
CDA Position Statements on Early Childhood Caries and Use of Fluorides in Caries Prevention
In April 2010, the CDA Board of Directors approved a new position statement on early childhood caries (ECC) and an updated statement on the use of fluorides in caries prevention. Read more
Our Global Connection
CDA’s ongoing involvement with the FDI World Dental Federation culminates each year with participation at the FDI Congress. This year’s event included discussions regarding a United Nations policy on the mining of mercury that could have an impact on the availability of dental amalgam worldwide. Read more
Improving Nutrition for Better Oral Health
Restricting dietary refined carbohydrates can effectively limit dental and systemic diseases, says Dr. Milan Somborac. The author believes the dental profession should increase its efforts to promote good nutrition for better oral and general health. Read more
Property and Privacy Paradigms of “Marketable Spit”: An Ethical and Legal Counterpart to Blood?
Now that oral fluids can be used in diagnostic testing, saliva may be considered a form of personal property, analogous to blood, which confers certain ethical and legal rights on the donor. Read more
Survey Reveals Shortcomings of Public Dental Insurance
The article1 in JCDA summarizing the highlights of the Oral Health Component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey was informative and well presented. The introduction by Dr. Peter Cooney, Chief Dental Officer for Health Canada, was also to the point. Read more
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2007–2009: Oral Health Results
CDA invites you to consult the summary report on the findings of the oral health component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). For further details, including tables and appendices, please consult the technical report. Read more
Improvements to NIHB Discussed at Days on the Hill Meetings
On May 5 and 6, CDA held its Days on the Hill, an annual event that focuses on meetings with federal party leaders, cabinet ministers, members of Parliament (MPs) and other senior government officials. These sessions allow the Canadian dental profession to communicate directly with the federal government on key oral health issues. Read more
Improvement in the Oral Health of Canadians
The publication of the oral health component of the Canada Health Measures Survey (CHMS) reveals that the oral health of Canadians has improved over the last 30 years. CDA and the Office of the Chief Dental Officer worked together to ensure that oral health data was included in this national health survey. Although the CHMS results indicate that the current oral health care system is benefitting the majority of Canadians, CDA will continue to advocate for improved access to care. Read more
Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future
The dean of Dalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry introduces readers to the oral health research initiatives and the clinical and educational innovations taking place at his dental school. Read more
Mount Sinai Hospital Dental Program for Persons with Disabilities: Role in Undergraduate Dental Education
Educators are responsible for ensuring that dental graduates have the necessary education and desire to provide oral health care to persons with disabilities. In addition to clinical programs, university-based activities that focus on personal interaction can help to build more understanding relationships between students and patients. Read more
Dental Schools Are Committed to Increasing Access to Care
Although the oral health care requirements of special needs patients are being addressed, more has to be done to meet comprehensive standards of care. Canadian dental schools can help fill the gaps in service for high-risk populations say the deans of dentistry at Western Ontario and Toronto. Read more
CDA Award Winners
Every year, CDA recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding service to the Association and for their contribution to the dental profession. The recipients of CDA’s 2009 Award of Merit, Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry and Oral Health Promotion Awards were honoured at a reception held in Ottawa in November. Read more
A Place for Oral Health in Diabetes Management
A clinical guideline by the International Diabetes Federation aimed at diabetes care providers encourages the integration of oral health care within diabetes management. Read more
Dalhousie University’s Communities of Practice: Part 2. Research Collaborations
The mission of Dalhousie University’s Collaboration of Oral Health Researchers is to improve the oral health of underserved populations and to build capacity for oral health-related research through strong partnerships with decision-makers, stakeholders and the community. 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
Dalhousie University’s Communities of Practice: Part 1. Education and Service Models
Dalhousie University’s communities of practice provide a network of oral care services that extends beyond the school walls to the Nova Scotia community, its provincial neighbours and internationally. Read more
Oral Health Research at Dalhousie: A Picture of Diversity and Collaboration
With an exponential growth in research activity over the last decade, Dalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry approaches its 100th anniversary sporting a rich and diverse research environment. Read more
The Student Research Experience at Dalhousie
The student research experience remains one of the most influential tools for fostering an interest in an academic career in oral health, an important career option that can help maintain the relevancy and overall health of our profession. In this regard, Dalhousie University provides abundant opportunities for students in our dental and dental hygiene programs to cultivate research interests. Read more
Managing Change Successfully
Providing its members with the tools required to meet the “challenge of change” is one of CDA’s goals. This review of CDA’s recent accomplishments and current projects highlights how the Association is positioning the dental profession to achieve success. Read more
A Healthy Public: The Role of Dentistry
One of dentistry’s challenges in communicating with government decision-makers has been the shortage of national statistical indicators of oral health. This will soon change when the results of the Canadian Health Measures Survey are released this spring. Read more
