Canadian dentists to government: Here’s how to build a strong dental care plan
A Proposed Framework for the Canadian Dental Care Plan is now available for anyone to read. This comprehensive and actionable framework for a strong dental care program is based on data, research, and input from dental experts across regions and specialties.
Meet Dr. Ferne Kraglund, Associate Dean of Students at Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry
In junior high and high school, Dr. Ferne Kraglund (DDS ‘04) volunteered on the geriatric floors at Saint John Regional Hospital in New Brunswick.
Retired Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Gary Foshay
Dr. Gary Foshay, while known well amongst many of his peers in Nova Scotia, wasn’t always on the path to dentistry.
Welcome to the Profession 2023: Paving the way for success
Nova Scotia’s next generation of dentists gathered at The Prince George Hotel in downtown Halifax on Sept. 7 to mark NSDA’s annual Welcome to the Profession event.
Why e-cigarettes should be on your dental risk radar
While some anecdotal evidence suggests that e-cigarettes could help some smokers kick their habit, the evidence also suggests that vaping can act as smoking initiation for youth. Are e-cigarettes really as bad as their traditional tobacco and cannabis counterparts? Are e-cigarettes friend or foe?
Dalhousie Grad profile: Olu Brown
Olu Brown’s (DDS’23) first encounter with the Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University was as a nervous patient needing several fillings.
Don’t let cavities scare you this Hallowe’en!
It’s the time of year again when millions of children (and adults) eat a bit too much candy in a very short period of time. Not to scare you, but your dentist knows what you’re up to!
Health, well-being of Canada’s dentists supported via CDA partnership
In honour of Healthy Workplace Month (October), the CDA has partnered with MHCC to promote CDA’s The Working Mind: Workplace Mental Health & Wellness for Oral Health Care Professionals course.
Self-care Corner: What is “Bee Breathing”?
Using specific breathing techniques can allow us to regulate our emotions, especially in times of stress.
Dalhousie Grad profile: Alero Boyo
For Alero Boyo, convocation this year meant tying a bow on 17 years of university education. Her most recent degree, a combined Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery from Dalhousie University, accounts for the final six years.