Nova Scotia Dental Association

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.

Meet Dr. Ferne Kraglund, Associate Dean of Students at Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry

Nov 14, 2023 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

In junior high and high school, Dr. Ferne Kraglund (DDS ‘04) volunteered on the geriatric floors at Saint John Regional Hospital in New Brunswick.

Retired Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Gary Foshay

Nov 9, 2023 • Spotlight

Dr. Gary Foshay, while known well amongst many of his peers in Nova Scotia, wasn’t always on the path to dentistry.

Welcome to the Profession 2023: Paving the way for success

Nov 3, 2023 • News

Nova Scotia’s next generation of dentists gathered at The Prince George Hotel in downtown Halifax on Sept. 7 to mark NSDA’s annual Welcome to the Profession event.

Why e-cigarettes should be on your dental risk radar

Nov 2, 2023 • Your Oral Health

While some anecdotal evidence suggests that e-cigarettes could help some smokers kick their habit, the evidence also suggests that vaping can act as smoking initiation for youth. Are e-cigarettes really as bad as their traditional tobacco and cannabis counterparts? Are e-cigarettes friend or foe?

Dalhousie Grad profile: Olu Brown

Oct 25, 2023 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

Olu Brown’s (DDS’23) first encounter with the Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University was as a nervous patient needing several fillings.

Don’t let cavities scare you this Hallowe’en!

Oct 23, 2023 • Your Oral Health

It’s the time of year again when millions of children (and adults) eat a bit too much candy in a very short period of time. Not to scare you, but your dentist knows what you’re up to!

Health, well-being of Canada’s dentists supported via CDA partnership

Oct 17, 2023 • News

In honour of Healthy Workplace Month (October), the CDA has partnered with MHCC to promote CDA’s The Working Mind: Workplace Mental Health & Wellness for Oral Health Care Professionals course.

Self-care Corner: What is “Bee Breathing”?

Oct 13, 2023 • Self-care Corner

Using specific breathing techniques can allow us to regulate our emotions, especially in times of stress.

Dalhousie Grad profile: Alero Boyo

Oct 11, 2023 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

For Alero Boyo, convocation this year meant tying a bow on 17 years of university education. Her most recent degree, a combined Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery from Dalhousie University, accounts for the final six years.