Nova Scotia Dental Association

Dalhousie grad profile: From refugee to patient advocate

Sep 6, 2024 • News

Photo by Bruce Bottomley Mariam El-Aghil (BSc’18, DDS’24) says there wasn’t a single defining moment that convinced her to become…

What’s new with the NIHB Program?

Sep 4, 2024 • News

Supplied by Indigenous Services Canada Claims submission period increased from 30 to 365 calendar days As of June 7, 2024,…

What’s new with the NIHB Program?

Jul 30, 2024 • News

Article supplied by Indigenous Services Canada Website and online services To better serve NIHB providers, Express Scripts Canada manages the…

‘Pay up or else!’: The rise of ransomware

Jul 16, 2024 • News

Ransomware is malicious software that is designed to block access to computer files, folders, or a whole system. It typically encrypts the victim's data, rendering it inaccessible, and then displays a message demanding payment, often in cryptocurrency, in exchange for a decryption key that will release the data.

The implant maintenance appointment

Jul 9, 2024 • News

Once an implant surface becomes exposed, professional maintenance should increase in frequency to ensure consistent professional disinfection and also to detect any changes that occur around the implant. Early intervention is required to prolong the life of these implants.

Communicating with patients: Addressing the risks of oral piercings

Jul 5, 2024 • News

Rooted in ancient history, with cultural and religious significance, body piercings have become increasingly popular in Canada as a form of self-expression, individuality, spirituality, and adornment.

A whole new ball game in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry

Jul 2, 2024 • News

At the beginning of 2023, Bryan Fader took the bold step of accepting a newly created position of student success strategist in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry.

AGM 2024: Celebrating Nova Scotia dentistry in Fox Harbour

Jun 20, 2024 • News

By Samantha AshenhurstNSDA Communications Manager The Northumberland Coast served as a beautiful backdrop for the Nova Scotia Dental Association’s 134th…

Cyber hygiene: Protecting dental practices in the digital age

May 15, 2024 • News

In busy dental practices, where the whirl of drills, the hum of suction, and the murmur of voices fill the air, an unexpected concern has emerged: cyber hygiene.

Getting to the root of dental staff shortages

May 8, 2024 • News

As the old proverb goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and this is certainly true in dentistry. Indeed, proper preventative care is the most important step patients can take for a lifetime of good oral health.