News Article Head of the Ontario Dental Association shares the most common oral health mistakes ODA president, Dr. Charles Frank says people need to pay more attention to their oral health. Published Apr 14, 2022 View Details
Media Release COVID-19 Protocols Staying in Place at Dental Offices With public health measures easing in many communities across Ontario, it's important to know enhanced safety measures will remain in place at dental offices. Published Mar 21, 2022 View Details
News Article Is there a risk of dental procedures being delayed because of staff shortages? ODA President-Elect Dr. Lisa Bentley recently appeared on the Kelly Cutrara show to discuss how recent government restrictions impact the safety of dental offices. Published Jan 10, 2022 View Details
News Article Ontario Dental Association offers tips for a healthy smile during the pandemic and over the holidays Dr. David Stevenson recently spoke to Global News Morning Kingston about the proper order to brush, floss and use mouthwash for a full effect. Published Dec 17, 2021 View Details
Media Release Giving the Gift of Dental Tips The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is spreading festive cheer by giving everyone the gift of better dental knowledge. Published Dec 8, 2021 View Details
News Article Who’s Not Getting Dental Care in Ontario? 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. Published Nov 17, 2021 View Details
Media Release Creepiest Halloween Candies List 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 […] Published Oct 28, 2021 View Details
Statements Statement on Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation *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 […] Published Sep 27, 2021 View Details
News Article Vaccination Proof at the Dentist Dr. David Stevenson, head of the ODA Pandemic Recovery Working Group, recently appeared on Newstalk 1010’s Jerry Agar show. There he discussed what information your dentist may ask you about your vaccination status and what you can ask your dentist about their vaccination status. You can listen to the interview on Newstalk 1010’s website. Published Sep 23, 2021 View Details
Media Release Vaccination Status at the Dental Clinic To say this pandemic is a fluid situation is an understatement and the latest confusion everyone is dealing with is vaccination status. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is hoping to add clarity to the situation by letting you know what to expect at your next appointment and what kind of information your dentist is allowed […] Published Sep 22, 2021 View Details
