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Canadian Dental Association The national voice for dentistry.

The Canadian Dental Association is the national voice for dentistry dedicated to the promotion of optimal oral health, an essential component of general health, and to the advancement and leadership of a unified profession.

03/25/2026

Dr. Lesley Williams’ career spans far more than a successful orthodontic practice. She broke barriers as one of the few women in her dental class. She influenced credentialing standards for orthodontics internationally.

A former Team Canada athlete, practice owner, mentor and international examiner, Dr. Williams has shaped the standards of her specialty. Alongside her late twin sister, Dr. Michele Williams—an oral medicine specialist and cancer research advocate—her story is also one of resilience, leadership and giving back to the profession.

Read the full article to discover how one orthodontist’s determination helped elevate Canadian dentistry at home and abroad.

https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/services/essentials/2026/issue1/28/

Today, we’re at the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry/CDA Admissions Conference 2026.Taking place at the Mc...
03/20/2026

Today, we’re at the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry/CDA Admissions Conference 2026.

Taking place at the McGill University Faculty Club, the conference brings together leaders in dental education to exchange ideas on evolving approaches to recruitment and selection in health professional programs, including the role of innovation and AI, advancing more inclusive and equitable admissions pathways, and strengthening evidence-based practices.

Le grincement des dents ou la crispation de la mâchoire peut nuire aux dents, aux couronnes et aux obturations et accroî...
03/19/2026

Le grincement des dents ou la crispation de la mâchoire peut nuire aux dents, aux couronnes et aux obturations et accroître le risque de troubles des gencives. Pour savoir comment reconnaître les premiers signes et symptômes du et le prévenir : http://www.cda-adc.ca/fr/oral_health/talk/complications/bruxism/

03/18/2026

How do you capture 200 years of dental history?

At the Canadian Museum of Health Care in Kingston, Ontario, a gleaming cabinet of artifacts offers a rare window into the evolution of dentistry in Canada and beyond. Much of this remarkable collection comes from Dr. Ralph Crawford and his wife Olga, whose shared passion for antiquities became a lifelong dedication to preserving dental history.

Explore how these artifacts can increase our understanding of how and why modern dentistry evolved.

https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/services/essentials/2026/issue1/22/

03/11/2026

Built during the Cold War, the Diefenbunker could withstand a nuclear blast and shelter key political and military personnel. Behind its massive blast doors and reinforced concrete walls is something unexpected: a fully equipped dental clinic.

This CDA Essentials article takes you inside this unique underground space and explores how oral health care was part of Canada’s emergency preparedness during one of the most tense periods in modern history.

Step back in time and discover the story of the dental clinic in the Diefenbunker.

https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/services/essentials/2026/issue1/20/

Great session today at Pacific Dental Conference highlighting the importance of Sports Dentistry. CDA President Dr. Bruc...
03/06/2026

Great session today at Pacific Dental Conference highlighting the importance of Sports Dentistry. CDA President Dr. Bruce Ward shared remarks encouraging dentists to learn more about protecting athletes’ oral health and preventing dental injuries.

Speakers Dr. Hans Stasiuk, Dr. Greg Chang, Dr. Jan Chithalen and Dr. Kristin Yont discussed preventing dental injuries, supporting athletes’ oral health, and managing dental trauma both on the field of play and in the clinic. The session also explored new technologies including stabilizing/bite-correction mouthguards, smart mouthguards and 3-D printed mouthguards.

Dentists are encouraged to join the Canadian Sports Dentist Network. Dentists can express interest at any time—learn more or get involved by emailing cansportsdentists@gmail.com or visiting the Academy for Sports Dentistry.

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