In April, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program launched a voluntary 2-year trial process to include posterior endodontic treatment as basic treatment under the NIHB plan.
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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.
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Health Canada advises that Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling its
Oral B Anti-Cavity Dental Rinse - Alcohol Free (NPN 02129930) and
Oral-B Anti-Bacterial with Fluoride - Alcohol Free Daily Use Mouthrinse (DIN 02130823) products due to possible microbial contamination.
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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?
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In May, the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a joint position statement on early childhood caries (ECC) in North American indigenous communities.
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An excerpt from “Disclosure of Unanticipated Outcomes: A Toolkit for Dentists” appears in the print edition of JCDA 2011.
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Dr. Robert MacGregor of Kentville, Nova Scotia, is CDA’s new president for 2011–12. In this personal profile, Dr. MacGregor recounts how his great-uncle and 6 close colleagues influenced his career.
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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.
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CDA presented some of its 2010 awards during ceremonies held in Ottawa in April 2011.
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The 9 recognized dental specialties in Canada have formed a new association to provide a united voice for specialists in this country. The Canadian Dental Specialties Association (CDSA) will be comprised of a Board of Directors with 1 representative from each of the 9 specialty groups.
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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.
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Health Canada published an updated advisory notice in April, reminding the public about the potential health risks of topical benzocaine products.
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McGill University has developed an early childhood caries awareness program for parents and caregivers, designed to give these groups the knowledge and tools necessary to improve the oral health of children.
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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.
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The “Smile: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body” booklet, which promotes optimal oral health for the Canadian public, is readily available for dentists.
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The Toronto Board of Health voted to continue community water fluoridation in the city of Toronto, during an open meeting held on April 4.
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Statistics show that you have about a 50% chance
1 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.
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Health Canada and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) published an information document in February 2010, advising health professionals about potential health risks to patients from the long-term excessive use of denture adhesives that contain zinc.
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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.
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