Articles tagged "organizations"
The Feminization of Dentistry: Implications for the Profession
As more women enter this male-dominated profession, we can expect some significant changes that will be of interest to deans, senior administrators and regulatory bodies. Read more
Operation NANOOK 2011 Dental Outreach Initiative, Resolute Bay, Nunavut
Operation NANOOK 2011 was a Department of National Defence military operation that took place in the Canadian Arctic in the summer of 2011. Operation NANOOK was a joint Navy, Army, Air Force and Special Forces two-part operation involving the United States and Denmark. Read more
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
Are the Underlying Assumptions for Your Insurance and Investment Portfolios Still Accurate?
Your life doesn’t stand still. Neither should your insurance and investment portfolios. To ensure that your insurance and investments remain appropriate for your evolving personal and practice needs, it’s important to review your portfolios periodically. 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
End of Year Tax-Planning Strategies
For many Canadians, the last day of December is a time to start celebrating the beginning of an exciting new year. However, that date also marks the deadline by which most tax-planning and saving strategies must be put into place to impact one’s tax obligations. Read more
DENTSPLY Continues its Support of Student Research in Canada
The 2011 CDA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Research Program took place in Halifax in August during the CDA Annual Convention. This national clinical research competition invites dental students from the 10 accredited Canadian dental schools to present research table clinics in front of qualified judges. Read more
It’s Time to Take Another Look at RESPs
Are you a parent who has dismissed RESPs (registered education savings plans) for your children’s postsecondary savings because the contribution maximum is limited to $50,000 and university costs could easily surpass the contribution maximum? Read more
Home Insurance Myths and Realities
No one likes an unpleasant surprise. However, that’s what could be in store for you if you don’t know what is—and what isn’t—covered by your property insurance. Here are 5 common home insurance myths and the realities behind them. Read more
Some Thoughts on Our Profession
The author reflects on the direction of the dental profession, community, communication, ethics and the business of dentistry. Read more
Pierre Fauchard Academy Ceremony in Halifax
The 2011 Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) Annual Awards and Induction Ceremonies will be held on Friday, August 5, from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at the Casino Compass Room in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Read more
Health Canada Reissues Advisory on Topical Benzocaine
Health Canada published an updated advisory notice in April, reminding the public about the potential health risks of topical benzocaine products. 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
Public Education Booklets Available
The “Smile: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body” booklet, which promotes optimal oral health for the Canadian public, is readily available for dentists. Read more
Toronto Votes to Continue Community Water Fluoridation
The Toronto Board of Health voted to continue community water fluoridation in the city of Toronto, during an open meeting held on April 4. Read more
Strengthen Your Financial Safety Nets with Two Disability Plans
Statistics show that you have about a 50% chance1 of becoming disabled for an extended period during your working life. Some of the leading causes of disability for dentists are neck and back problems, mental and stress illnesses, cancer, cardiac disorders and accidents. 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
Come to Mexico City in September for the FDI Congress
Watch as I interview Dr. Jaime Edelson, president of the Mexican Dental Association. 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
Dental Hygiene Graduates Flooding Canadian Market
A recent Maclean’s article (“Desperate to cut their teeth”) examining the dental hygienist marketplace in Canada highlights a significant increase in the number of recently graduated hygienists seeking employment. Read more
UBC Dentistry: Community Involvement
The UBC faculty of dentistry’s commitment to external communities runs deep and far, and is expressed as a mighty call to action: increase community involvement. 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
Smart Tips for Your Spring Break Holiday
After enduring months of winter, you may be considering plans for a fun-filled spring break to a warmer climate. If so, you’ll have to think about the usual issues when planning a trip—such as ensuring your home is secure while you’ll be away, speaking to your doctor about the need for immunizations and obtaining some foreign currency. Read more
Crawford Dental Collection Gets a New Home
The Dentistry Canada Museum’s collection of over 1500 dental artifacts was officially presented to the Museum of Health Care at Kingston, Ontario, during a ceremony held in November. Read more
ADA Publishes Clinical Recommendations on Infant Formula and Enamel Fluorosis
The American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs (CSA) published a report1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) concerning potential associations between infant formula and enamel fluorosis. Read more
The Looming Geriatric Dental Care Crisis
This was the title of a piece1 I wrote for JCDA in 1998. In my first 10 years or so in practice, I had developed a concern for the elderly and in particular for folks living in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Read more
Renovations Under Way at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Dentistry
The teaching clinics at the University of Montreal’s faculty of dentistry will undergo major renovations over the next 2 years. Read more
Canadian Forces Appointment
Colonel James Taylor of Ottawa was appointed by Her Majesty the Queen as Honorary Dental Surgeon to the Queen. Read more
We All Need Each Other
Dr. O’Keefe reflects upon the long-standing friendship between Mr. Tom Clift and Dr. David Peters—CDA’s 2010 Special Friend of Dentistry award winner and a CDA past-president respectively—and how their relationship serves as an aspirational example for relationships between industry and the dental profession. Read more
Updated Statement on TMDs Generates Negative Response
Editor’s Note: On October 6, 2010, JCDA.ca published a Debate & Opinion article about the revision of the American Association of Dental Research’s science information statement on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Our intent in publishing the article was to bring the updated statement to the attention of JCDA readers. Read more
CAPD Elects New President
A 1997 graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Loeppky obtained his master’s degree in pediatric dentistry from the University of Toronto in 2005. Read more
Canadian Association of Orthodontists Elects President
Dr. Steiman obtained both his DDS degree (1988) and his orthodontic specialty diploma (1991) from the University of Toronto. Dr. Steiman has been a clinical instructor with the U of T undergraduate orthodontic department for almost 20 years. Read more
Retirement Savings Tips
Like many dentists, your RRSP (registered retirement savings plan) may be the cornerstone of your retirement saving strategy, since it allows your savings to grow tax deferred and reduces your taxable income. Read more
New Practical Resources for Dentists on Medical Device Licences and Transplant Materials
CDA’s Committee on Clinical and Scientific Affairs (CCSA) has produced 2 new guidance documents for dentists about medical device regulations and transplant materials used in dental health care. Read more
University of Manitoba Alumni of Distinction Awards
Mr. Ross McIntyre, executive director of the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA), received honorary membership to the University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association at a ceremony held in Winnipeg in September. Read more
Dr. Burton Conrod Receives ADA Honorary Membership
Dr. Burton Conrod of Sydney, Nova Scotia, was awarded honorary membership by the American Dental Association (ADA) Board of Trustees at a ceremony held in Orlando, Florida, in October. Read more
National Evaluation of Internationally Trained Dentists
In September, the Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation (CDRAF) announced that it will receive almost $800 000 in federal government funding to help establish a national process for the assessment of internationally trained dentists. 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
Oral Health Researchers Join IMHA Advisory Board
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (IMHA) recently added new Institute Advisory Board (IAB) members, and 2 have close ties with the oral health research community. Read more
CDA Past-President Elected to FDI Council
Dr. Jack Cottrell of Port Perry, Ontario, was elected to the FDI World Dental Federation Council during the 2010 FDI Annual World Dental Congress held in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, in September. Read more
New APC President
Major Duncan Chambers of Edmonton was elected president of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada (APC). Read more
Survey Shows Canadian Dentists Seek Quality in Dental Laboratory Services
Consistent quality was the main differentiator between dental laboratories for Canadian dentists, according to results from the Dental Industry Association of Canada’s (DIAC) 14th Annual Future of Dentistry survey. 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
Fire Affects U of T Dental Fraternity
My name is Nicole Maciel and I am this year’s president of the XI PSI PHI dental fraternity. I am writing to inform dentists of the misfortune that occurred at the XI PSI PHI house. Read more
Revision of the American Association of Dental Research’s Science Information Statement about Temporomandibular Disorders
Recent revisions of AADR guidelines emphasize the need for conservative and reversible strategies in treating temporomandibular disorders, as technological and adjunctive diagnostic devices have proved to be ineffective. Read more
Pitching in for Society and Our Profession
The dental profession’s philanthropic efforts with AboutFace (www.aboutface.ca), an organization that advocates on behalf of people affected by facial difference, highlights the generous, caring nature of dentists. Further examples of volunteerism in dentistry can be shared on JCDA’s new online forum (www.jcda.ca/discussions). 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
Best Practices Portal for Community Oral Health Programs
An oral health section is currently being developed for an online portal that compiles best practice information on chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs. Read more
The Cure for Dental Office Losses
Every dentist faces the prospect of contents losses at their office. While an ounce of prevention is wise, a pound of cure in the form of insurance is essential. Read more
Survey Team Examining Needs of Canadian Dental Students
CDA has created a Student Strategy Working Group, with representation from dental students, recent graduates, provincial dental associations, the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry and CDSPI. Read more
Canadian Study on Sleep Apnea Receives Award
A long-term study on the use of mandibular advancement appliances, led by Dr. Luc Gauthier of the University of Montreal, received a Clinical Research Award from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Read more
U of T Anesthesiology Professor Receives Award
Dr. Daniel Haas of the University of Toronto’s faculty of dentistry was honoured as the 2010 recipient of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (ASDA) Leonard Monheim Distinguished Service Award. Read more
ADA&C Elects New President
The Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) elected Dr. Kieth Manning of Edmonton, as president for the 2010-11 term. Read more
New Brunswick Dental Society Elects New President
Dr. Larry Peacocke of Moncton, New Brunswick was elected president of the New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) at the NBDS annual meeting held on June 5. Read more
New President for Ontario Dental Association
Dr. Lynn Tomkins of Toronto, was elected president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) for 2010-11. Read more
CADR-IMHA Student Research Awards
The 2010 CADR-IMHA Student Research Awards were presented during the annual meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR), held in March in conjunction with the meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Washington, DC. Read more
CDA Attends Assembly of First Nations General Assembly
Representatives from CDA participated in the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 31st Annual General Assembly, held in Winnipeg on July 20-22. 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
Richard Ellen Retires from Institute Advisory Board
Dr. Richard Ellen, professor of the Matrix Dynamics Group at the University of Toronto faculty of dentistry, has served as chair of the CIHR-IMHA Institute Advisory Board since 2007 Read more
CDA/CDRAF Interface Committee Holds First Meeting
In July, representatives from CDA and the Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation (CDRAF) met at CDA headquarters in Ottawa, to attend the inaugural meeting of the CDA/CDRAF Interface Committee. Read more
Pierre Fauchard Academy Canada Awards
The Canadian section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) held its awards gala in Montreal, during the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) on May 30, 2010. Read more
Preparing Today for Dentistry Tomorrow
Dr. Randall Croutze, chair of the national–provincial Branding Working Group, outlines market research that has been performed on behalf of the profession. These projects are examining the attitudes and beliefs of both patients and dentists toward the dental profession in Canada. Read more
Bridging the Rural–Urban Divide
CDA president Dr. Ron Smith discusses the challenges facing the profession in trying to persuade more dentists to practise in rural or remote locations rather than larger urban centres. Read more
ADA/HVO to Help Rebuild Dental Offices in Haiti
The American Dental Association (ADA) has launched a fundraising campaign to help rebuild or re-equip dental practices in Haiti that were damaged or destroyed by the earthquake in January 2010. Read more
CDA/Dentsply Student Research Program Celebrates Its 40th Year
Students from the Canadian dental faculties gathered in Montreal, Quebec, for the 40th edition of the CDA/Dentsply Student Research Clinician Program. David Lee of the University of Toronto took top honours while Jeanne Sansfaçon of Laval University was voted runner-up. 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
JCDA Interview: When Price Becomes the Fundamental Issue
Bernie Teitelbaum is executive director of the Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC). In this JCDA interview, Mr. Teitelbaum addresses the many factors that can affect the price of dental equipment and materials in Canada, including the illicit “grey market” trade. Read more
QDSA recognizes Dr. Daniel Pelland
Dr. Daniel Pelland received an Honour of Merit from the Quebec Dental Surgeons’ Association (QDSA), in recognition for his years of service to the association. Read more
Dr. George Zarb Receives NYU Implant Dentistry Award
Dr. George A. Zarb was presented with the Robert N. Eskow New York University (NYU) Implant Dentistry award during the NYU Implant Symposium in December 2009. Read more
DIAC’s 14th Annual Future of Dentistry Survey
Mr. Ross McCallum, market research director for the Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC), announced the winners of the DIAC 14th annual Future of Dentistry survey contest. 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
U of T Graduate Student Receives ADEA Award
Dr. Carilynne Yarascavitch, a PhD student at the University of Toronto faculty of dentistry, was the 2010 recipient of the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) “Olav Alvares Award for Outstanding Articles Published in the Journal of Dental Education.” Read more
OSAP and FDI to Review Patient Safety Guide
The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) is working with the FDI World Dental Federation to conduct an official review of the World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Curriculum Guide. Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Children’s Dental Health Program Extended
The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA) reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government to extend the Children’s Dental Health Program for an additional 4 years. Read more
Volunteerism: An Opportunity to Give Back
Dr. Jack Cottrell of Port Perry, Ontario, shares his insights as a volunteer on medical–dental missions to Central America. He encourages his colleagues to consider volunteering in their community or beyond. Read more
Top Military Dentist Receives National Honour
Colonel Scott Becker, the director of the Canadian Forces Dental Services (CFDS), was inducted as an Officer into the Order of Military Merit by Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada. Read more
MDA Elects New President
MDA Elects New President Dr. Elizabeth (Betty) Dunsmore of Dauphin, Manitoba, was elected president of the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) at the MDA annual meeting held on January 28. Read more
What Do You Have to Lose? Don’t Wait for a Home Disaster to Find Out
Off the top of your head, could you name the make and model of the television in your family room? What about listing all of the tools and gardening equipment you own? Could you accurately describe the window coverings in every room of your home—or the kind of mattress in each bedroom? How about the type of processor, RAM and hard drive that’s inside your computer? 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
Dr. Ronald Smith: At the Helm of CDA
Dr. Ronald Smith of Duncan, British Columbia, is CDA’s new president. Dr. Smith brings years of experience to the role, having served in various capacities with the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, the British Columbia Dental Association and CDA. Moving from process to progress will be the guiding principle during his tenure, as he believes all parties within Canadian organized dentistry are ready to work collegially on important oral health projects. An avid sailor, Dr. Smith will “captain the CDA ship” in the coming year. Read more
Is Your Portfolio Positioned for Recovery?
According to the Bank of Canada, the Canadian economy is expected to rebound slowly but steadily from the recent recession with estimated economic growth of 2.9% in 2010 and 3.5% in 2011. What does this mean for you as an investor? Read more
BC Authorities Seek Dentists’ Help with Patient Identification
The police department in Victoria, BC, is hoping that dentists can help identify a missing person, believed to have undergone a sex change from man to woman. Ronald Wayne Siemens (born January 8, 1956) is thought to have assumed the female identity Kyla Dawn Siemens. Victoria police are looking for dental records to help facilitate a positive identification. Read more
Case Report on Suspected Association of Denture Creams and Neuropathy
Health Canada published a case presentation relevant to Canadian dentistry in the January 2010 edition of its Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter. The case discusses the potential risks of neurologic disease associated with the excessive use of denture adhesive creams. The case is reprinted in its entirety below. Read more
BCDA Launches Educational Resources on Children’s Oral Health
The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) has produced an educational CD on children’s oral health designed for parents and caregivers of children under 3 years of age. Read more
How Do You Know What You Don’t Know About Insurance?
The good thing about insurance plans that provide a lot of choices (such as those in the Canadian Dentists’ Insurance Program) is that they can be tailored to very closely match your needs. On the fl ip side, however, using those plans to your greatest advantage means that you need to understand them. To help measure your knowledge, consider the following questions which dentists have asked advisors at CDSPI Advisory Services Inc. Read more
Update on Dentistry Canada Fund
The members of the Dentistry Canada Fund (DCF), the Canadian charity for oral health for 15 years, directed the DCF Board of Directors to close the charity in September 2009. The decision to shut down DCF wasn’t made lightly, and after a thorough review of DCF’s operations by CDA’s corporate members, it was determined to be the best way forward. Read more
Volunteer Dentistry: From Bolivia to Haiti
In October 2009, I travelled to Bolivia with Remote Area Medical Volunteers (Canada) (www.ramv.ca) as the lone volunteer dentist in a team comprising 2 physicians and 6 support team members. The objective of our journey was to provide medical and dental treatment to the Aymara and other indigenous peoples who live in a remote and almost inaccessible area of the Amazon. For perspective, from La Paz airport it took an 18-hour bus ride followed by a 16-hour boat journey to reach the Carmen Del Emero region, where life gets as primitive as one can imagine. 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
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
Treatment and Care Options for Patients with Facial Differences
Patients with cleft lip and palate are now being treated by multidisciplinary care teams in a clinic setting. These teams work in conjunction with support organizations, such as AboutFace, to address the psychosocial health of patients with facial differences and their families. Read more
