Nova Scotia Dental Association

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.

Easing pain and fear: The heartwarming experience of paediatric dentistry

Jan 10, 2024 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

At the IWK, Ellie Wedlake and Renee Ingram conduct new patient exams, treatment, and follow-up in the referral-based practice, supervised by the paediatric dentists who work at the hospital.

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.

Nova Scotia Dental Association history secured

Jan 8, 2024 • News

Nova Scotia Dental Association documents of historical significance were accepted by the Provincial Archives of Nova Scotia on December 12, 2022.

Self-care Corner: Developing healthy coping skills

Dec 7, 2023 • Self-care Corner

Though climate change and its eﬀects consist of complex issues that can feel overwhelming on an individual level, there are strategies that may help us develop healthy coping skills.

A Retired Dentist’s Spotlight: Dr. Will Draper

Nov 30, 2023 • Spotlight

Dr. Will Draper didn’t always know he was destined for dentistry. In fact, while completing the first year of his Bachelors of Science at the University of Toronto (U of T), he considered many professions, including pharmacy, law, and medicine. Ultimately, his own dentist recommended dentistry as a career path.

How I spent my summer vacation: Lessons in patient care from seasoned professionals

Nov 23, 2023 • News

When Taylor Chaput heard she could take a seven-week clinic observation elective in the summer between the second and third year of her Doctor of Dentistry (DDS) program, she seized the opportunity with gusto.

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.

A proposed framework for the CDCP

Nov 15, 2023 • News

Dentists across the country share a common goal: to promote optimal dental and oral health for all Canadians.

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

When and how to use silver diamine fluoride

Easing pain and fear: The heartwarming experience of paediatric dentistry

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

Nova Scotia Dental Association history secured

Self-care Corner: Developing healthy coping skills

A Retired Dentist’s Spotlight: Dr. Will Draper

How I spent my summer vacation: Lessons in patient care from seasoned professionals

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

A proposed framework for the CDCP

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