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As the new president of the Ontario Dental Association, Dr. Lisa Bentley is calling on newly re-elected Premier Doug Ford to do better for the hundreds of thousands of people in need of dental care by fully funding the province’s dental programs.
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On June 1, 2022, the Ontario Dental Association welcomes Dr. Lisa Bentley as its new President. She will help guide the ODA through the next year.
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Dr. Lisa Bentley, ODA President, helps answer this etiquette question and provides additional insight on the effectiveness of the toothpick in this piece on healthing.ca. Read the full story.
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Learn how even "healthy" drinks can pose a threat to your teeth.
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It's Women's Health Week. Learn how important oral health care is to a health lifestyle and what women should watch for.
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Using cannabis, whether smoking it or eating it, can lead to oral health issues. Here are six things to be aware of.
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ODA president, Dr. Charles Frank says people need to pay more attention to their oral health.
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Dr. David Stevenson recently spoke to Global News Morning Kingston about the proper order to brush, floss and use mouthwash for a full effect.
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The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is spreading festive cheer by giving everyone the gift of better dental knowledge.
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Dr. Christina Heidinger, chair of the Political Action Committee at the Ontario Dental Association recently appeared on TVO’s The Agenda to discuss access to dental care in Ontario. Watch the full episode on TVO.
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October 25, 2021 TORONTO, ON — Whether sugary or savoury, everyone has at least one favourite Halloween snack but just how good or bad is it for your teeth? Dentists know there’s going to be a lot of indulging in the coming days but hope everyone will try to be responsible about it. With that […]
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*Content Warning* The following information relates to and references Residential Schools, Assimilation, Ongoing Harm, Colonial Impacts. September 30, 2021 – The Ontario Dental Association was created more than 150 years ago with a goal of providing quality dental care to Ontarians. But like any institution with a long history in Canada, we recognize inequalities in […]