APRIL 18, 2008
Numerous stories have appeared in the news media this week about bisphenol A (BPA). Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used to make a hard, clear plastic known as polycarbonate, which is used in many consumer products, including reusable water bottles and baby bottles.
Click on the following link for more information about the results of a bisphenol A risk assessment study released today by Health Canada.
http://www.chemicalsubstanceschimiques.gc.ca/challenge-defi/bisphenol-a_fs-fr_e.html
Additional information about the use of bisphenol A in dentistry is available from the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association via the following web links.
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-74/issue-2/179.html
http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/cda/news_events/media/dentistry_news/2007/07_08_10.asp
Note: The College does not officially endorse the sources identified in the aforementioned articles.
CELEBRATING OUR CENTENARY 100 YEARS OF QUALITY DENTAL CARE: 1908-2008
In March 2008, we proudly commemorated an historic milestone - the 100th anniversary of the self-regulation of dentistry under the Dentists Act and the establishment of the organization that is known today as the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC). Read more in the Spring 2008 Sentinel.
Click here to view historic dental photos featuring the dentistry of yesterday.
2008 AWARDS CEREMONY
College honours significant contributions at 2008 Awards Ceremony. Learn more.
SUBMIT YOUR DENTAL CONFERENCE CONTINUING ED
Click here to go to our Registrants page where you can log in to report your credits online. Or, click here for a PDF copy of the CE submission form that can be faxed back or mailed to the College.
CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR ORAL CANCER
British Columbia is leading the way with the first clinical practice guideline for the early detection of oral cancer in adults. Developed by the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program of the BC Cancer Agency in partnership with the College of Dental Surgeons of BC, the Guideline provides B.C. dentists with recommendations about the appropriate use of oral cancer screening techniques.
Click here to view the Guideline
The Early Detection of Oral Cancer Working Group encourages your feedback. If you wish to provide feedback, need further information or have difficulty applying this guideline, please email us at guidelinefeedback@cdsbc.org.
LOOKING FOR A DENTIST?
Our Directory of Dentists provides contact information for all members of the College and is searchable by name, city/town, specialty and licence status.
The B.C. Dental Association can also help you find dentists in your area who are accepting new patients. Contact them by phone at 604-736-7202 or toll free at 1-888-396-9888, or www.bcdental.org.
