Nova Scotia Dental Association

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.

Federal government needs to clear up confusion about Canadian Dental Care Plan

Feb 9, 2024 • News Releases

Dentists know that the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a major opportunity to provide oral health care to millions of people who have been unable to access the care they need. However, seniors and other eligible Canadian residents signing up for CDCP are going to be surprised when they find out their care won’t be free.

Canadian dentists to government: Here’s how to build a strong dental care plan

Nov 17, 2023 • News Releases

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.

Canadian dentists to MPs: We need answers about the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Oct 26, 2023 • News Releases

There are only two months left before the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) becomes available to many more Canadians. Yet more than 25,000 dentists nationwide are in the dark about how the Government of Canada will safeguard access to dental care.

Dr. Juli Waterbury Installed as the NSDA’s 133rd Governing Council President for 2023/24

Jun 10, 2023 • News

The Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA) is pleased to announce Dr. Juli Waterbury as the new association President for the…

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.

What’s new with the NIHB Program?

May 1, 2024 • News

Effective Feb. 5, 2024, a predetermination is no longer required for the replacement of selected partial dentures provided that the existing partial denture meets its frequency eligibility, as per the NIHB Removable Prosthodontic Policy:

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.

Recent News

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

Federal government needs to clear up confusion about Canadian Dental Care Plan

Canadian dentists to government: Here’s how to build a strong dental care plan

Canadian dentists to MPs: We need answers about the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Dr. Juli Waterbury Installed as the NSDA’s 133rd Governing Council President for 2023/24

Cyber hygiene: Protecting dental practices in the digital age

Getting to the root of dental staff shortages

What’s new with the NIHB Program?

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

Removable partial denture design: A comprehensive guide