Nova Scotia Dental Association

Sign on the dotted line…

Apr 30, 2024 • News

To help new members navigate the early stages of their careers and better understand the resources their association has to offer, students are invited to attend an introductory session with NSDA staff, hosted via Zoom.

Implant recall: The 12-point inspection

Apr 30, 2024 • Your Oral Health

Peri-implant tissues must be inspected regularly and can be diagnosed as healthy, or as having peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis.

Community is immunity: Empowering the profession through hands-on, multi-generational CE

Apr 30, 2024 • News

Now in its 21st year, the East Coast Endodontic Study Club (ECESC) offers members competency in endodontics by way of mentorship, hands-on training, and clinical operations with patients, providing more than 35 Category 1 CE credits per study year.

Gearing up for DENTDays at Dalhousie

Apr 30, 2024 • News

Calling all alumni! The Dentistry Alumni Committee (DAC) at Dalhousie University has confirmed DENTDays for the next three years.

Public Health returns to schools with a renewed fluoride delivery program

Apr 30, 2024 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

A school-based fluoride delivery program has been part of Public Health’s work in Nova Scotia since 1998. The benefits of school-based programs are greatest for children that face multiple risk conditions for dental decay and poor oral health outcomes.

Oral health ‘need-to-knows’ for pregnant patients

Apr 29, 2024 • Your Oral Health

On Sunday, May 12, we celebrate Mother’s Day! To mark the occasion, the Nova Scotia Dental Association is sharing six helpful tips and facts for soon-to-be parents about the importance of oral health during pregnancy.

Staff shortages, rollout concerns to impact CDCP participation amongst Nova Scotia Dentists

Apr 17, 2024 • News Releases

Some Nova Scotians will be able to access treatment under the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as early as May. However, the Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA) worries the program has been misrepresented to Canadians and will increase patient demand at a time when acute staffing shortages are already impacting timely access to care.

Prioritize your oral health during Oral Health Month and beyond

Apr 11, 2024 • News Releases

As Canadians mark Oral Health Month, we are reminded that oral health maintenance and prevention is essential to overall health and well-being. This year provides a historic moment, with millions of eligible Canadians to receive enhanced oral care access.

Recent News

Sign on the dotted line…

Implant recall: The 12-point inspection

Community is immunity: Empowering the profession through hands-on, multi-generational CE

Gearing up for DENTDays at Dalhousie

Public Health returns to schools with a renewed fluoride delivery program

Oral health ‘need-to-knows’ for pregnant patients

Staff shortages, rollout concerns to impact CDCP participation amongst Nova Scotia Dentists

Prioritize your oral health during Oral Health Month and beyond

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