Listening to Each Other in Australia and Beyond
2012-04-03
Body I would like to congratulate the authors of the “Listening to Each Other” article1 on the work they are doing with underprivileged patient populations.
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Oral Health Status of Long-Term Care Residents—A Vulnerable Population
2012-02-13
Body Download PDF Abstract Objective: To conduct an observational, cross-sectional survey of the oral health status of adults ≥ 45 years of age in
“Listening to Each Other”: A Project to Improve Relationships with Underserved Members of Our Society
2012-02-06
Body In a previous JCDA article1 we wrote about poverty and the challenges it poses to society and, in particular, to oral health care
The SHINE Clinic: Providing Dental Services for Inner-City Youth
2011-12-14
Body Access to dental treatment and preventive dental care is not equally available to all members of society. Studies have shown that youths from low-income
Setting Priorities for the Profession
2011-12-13
Body Dr. Robert MacGregor As the end of the calendar year and mid-point of my presidency approaches, I would like to reflect on the past
Political Leaders Hear Dentistry’s Message at 2011 Days on the Hill Meetings
2011-12-12
Body Dr. Robert MacGregor, CDA president with Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq. Meetings with the prime minister, minister of health and 2 prominent members of
Dentists Leaders in Health: Thinking Outside of the Mouth: Audiovisual Presentation
2011-12-05
Body Are dentists placing too much emphasis on restoration rather than prevention? What is the primary role of a dentist—as a health professional or
Chinese Immigrants’ Dental Care Pathways in Montreal, Canada
2011-10-19
Body Download PDF ABSTRACT Objective: To better understand the dental health care pathways of Montreal-based Chinese immigrants. Methods: An ethnographic study based on 12
Access to Care for Young and Old
2011-07-27
Body Dr. Robert MacGregor Access to care remains one of the major challenges facing our profession today. This issue is multi-dimensional, encompassing geographic, financial, physical,
Solving a Big Problem One Small Step at a Time
2011-07-27
Body Dr. John O’Keefe When a problem seems insurmountable, it is tempting to simply dismiss or ignore it. In such cases, we often hope the
Utilization of Dental Services by Children in Low-Income Families in Alberta
2011-05-17
Body Download PDF ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the utilization of dental services for children among low-income families receiving assistance from 2 provincial health benefit
Can a Prenatal Dental Public Health Program Make a Difference?
2011-03-24
Body Download PDF ABSTRACT Objective: Some pregnant women may be at increased risk of poor oral health. A publicly funded prenatal dental program in Vancouver,