Nova Scotia Dental Association

Following financial advice on social media and what to watch out for

Mar 26, 2024 • News

Some people aren’t taught about personal finance at home or school and can struggle with investing their money, managing debt, or budgeting their monthly income. This is one reason some turn to social media to learn how to manage their money.

Shining a spotlight on NSDA’s Fee Guide Committee

Mar 19, 2024 • News

The NSDA’s Suggested Fee Guide for Dental Practitioners is one of the association’s most popular and referred-to resources. Published annually,…

Planning needed when recommending dental implants

Mar 14, 2024 • News

Dental implants are not the panacea we once thought they were. Indeed, considering the prevalence (at personal level) of peri-implant mucositis is approximately 40%, the occurrence of peri-implantitis is approximately 20%, and the cost of maintaining implants is five times higher than that for teeth, one should not take the prescription of implant therapy lightly.

A Retired Dentist’s Spotlight: In Conversation with Dr. Steve Brayton

Mar 12, 2024 • Spotlight

How did a Boston-born fella who didn’t consider studying dentistry until the tail-end of his undergraduate degree at Tufts University…

The act of apology: Why is ‘sorry’ the hardest word to say?

Mar 7, 2024 • News

Admitting fault can be a difficult endeavour — perhaps Elton John said it best when he sang, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word.”

Dalhousie Oral Health Professional series: Senior student panel

Mar 5, 2024 • News

More than 40 DDS1 and DDS2 students gathered in Dalhousie Dentistry’s Room 3156 early in the evening of November 1 to hear a panel of four DDS4 students tackle their questions, ranging from “what did you wish you had known in first year?” to “when did you feel like dentistry was right for you?” to “what’s your sleep schedule like?”

What’s new with the NIHB Program?

Jan 19, 2024 • News

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program provides clients (registered First Nations and recognized Inuit) with coverage for dental services, including diagnostic (i.e. exams and X-rays), preventive (i.e. sealants), restorative (i.e. fillings), endodontic (i.e. root canals), periodontal (i.e. scaling), removable prosthodontic (i.e. partial and complete dentures), oral surgery (i.e. extractions), orthodontic (i.e. braces), and adjunctive (i.e. sedation, general anesthesia) services.

A Retired Dentist’s Spotlight: In Conversation with Dr. Archie Morrison

Jan 15, 2024 • Spotlight

As a youth, Dr. Archie Morrison’s interests certainly leaned towards science. He considered pursuing medicine — maybe even surgery — but, ultimately, followed in the footsteps of his dad, Dr. ES (Dinny) Morrison.

When and how to use silver diamine fluoride

Jan 12, 2024 • News

Silver diamine fluoride, or SDF, is an inexpensive topical solution. It is basic in nature, and consists of 25% silver fluoride, 8% ammonium fluoride, 5% fluoride, and 62% water. It is used to treat and prevent dental caries and relieve dentin hypersensitivity.

Dentists helping dentists: Shining a spotlight on NSDA’s Nomination Committee

Jan 8, 2024 • Spotlight

The Nova Scotia Dental Association could not exist without its volunteers. Behind every professional event, industry publication, and award of recognition, there are dozens of individuals working behind the scenes to ensure things go off without a hitch.