Nova Scotia Dental Association Seeks to Address Province-Wide Dental Staff Shortages
The Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA) is taking steps to address the urgent need for more oral health providers in Nova Scotia – particularly dental hygienists and assistants. There are currently more than 100 job postings on the NSDA website for dental hygienists, assistants and assorted dental office support staff in Nova Scotia, with the […]
Dalhousie DentDays: A time to reconnect and celebrate
Above (L-R): Dean Dr. Ben Davis; OAA winners Krysti Campbell and Dr. Linda Blakey; and Denise Zwicker, Chair of the Dentistry Alumni Committee. Photos by Nick Pearce Reconnecting with old classmates and faculty members is what DentDays is all about! This is exactly what happened in the Dalhousie Dentistry Building on October 25 and 26 […]
2024 Academic Awards Celebration: ‘We did it together’
Above: Dean Dr. Ben Davis presents the NSDA Prize for the greatest proficiency in anatomy to Annika Nobbe (DDS2). Photos by Bruce Bottomley On November 19, more than 60 student awards were presented at Dalhousie’s 2024 Academic Awards Celebration, with faculty, staff, and several donors or their representatives in attendance. The awards are presented each […]
Nova Scotia Smiles: Getting to know Dr. Paula MacPherson of Halifax!
By Samantha AshenhurstNSDA Communications Manager Nova Scotia Dentist recently chatted with Dr. Paula MacPherson! A 2008 graduate of the Dalhousie Dental School, Dr. MacPherson opened Southgate Dentistry in Bedford South as a start-up in 2012. In August 2022, she expanded the practice, adding her cousin, Dr. Jacquelyn Scott, to the team. Dr. MacPherson lives in […]
What’s new with the NIHB Program?
Supplied by Indigenous Services Canada 2025 NIHB dental fee updates The release of the 2025 NIHB regional dental fee updates will be synchronized across provinces/territories, and, as such, is planned to take place on April 1, 2025. The updated fees will appear in the NIHB Regional Dental Benefit Grids, organized by general practitioners (GP), specialists […]
The Oral Care Spectrum: A clinician’s toolbox for providing oral health care for children with ASD
By Andrea Hare, RDH, M.Ed. and Autumn Penney, Bethany Thompson, Desiree Bennett, Hailey Buhler, & Shayna Coish2024 graduates of Dalhousie’s Diploma of Dental Hygiene Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting various aspects of an individual’s life, including behaviour, sensory processing, communication, cognition, and social interaction.1 Its prevalence is increasing, with 1 […]
Self-care Corner: The Niyamas
By Dr. Kyla RomardNSDA Clinical Affairs Manager Following up on the last edition of Self-care Corner that discussed the Yamas, we have the ancient wisdom of the Niyamas, derived from the philosophy of yoga, which offer a framework for cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life through introspection and self-discipline. These principles not only cultivate physical […]
Political parties address key oral health concerns for Nova Scotians
BEDFORD, NS – November 25, 2024: Nova Scotia political parties are saying they’ll do more to protect the province’s access to and quality of oral health care. The Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA) contacted the province’s political parties earlier this month looking for their support and positioning on the following oral health policy priorities: […]
Proactive measures dentists can take to protect their hearing
By Katie Koebel, M.Cl.Sc. In the often-noisy environment of a dental clinic, it’s easy to overlook the potential impact of sound on hearing health. However, understanding noise levels in dentistry is crucial for protecting both dental professionals and patients from the risks of hearing damage. With tools and equipment that can reach decibel levels high […]
How I spent my summer: Seeing the light in the lab
Photos by Bruce Bottomley By Cheryl BellCommunications ManagerDal Faculty of Dentistry Given Soleil Ghaffari’s (BSc’24) first day of dentistry school was in September, it might sound a bit surprising that he spent the summer working in a research lab that specializes in the use of dental curing lights — but that’s exactly what he did. […]