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
News Article Ontario Dental Association President urging you to get a checkup if you avoided it during COVID-19 Dr. Charles Frank, ODA President understands why people may be reluctant to visit the dentist, but urges people to get a check-up. Listen to this clip from his interview on PTBOtoday. Published Jul 22, 2021 View Details
Media Release Show Your Teeth Some Love If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist during the pandemic, now’s the time for a check-up. Published Jul 19, 2021 View Details
News Article Flossing your teeth may protect against cognitive decline, research shows Good oral health habits such as brushing and flossing may prevent cognitive impairment and dementia. See the full story on CNN. Published Jul 9, 2021 View Details
News Article WRH Doctor Heads Up Ontario Dental Association and Emphasizes Dentist Offices are Safe Dr. Charles Frank, the new ODA President, discusses his career, goals as president of the ODA and the safety of Dental Offices in this story on the Windsor Regional Hospital website. Published Jun 24, 2021 View Details
News Article ADVICE: Is it safe to go to the dentist? COVID-19 has changed everything, including our oral health habits. Dr. Lesli Hapak, President of the Ontario Dental Association, explains why it's important to see your dentist for regular checkups and talks about the ways dental offices are ensuring the safety of their patients. Published May 14, 2021 View Details
News Article Ottawa Dentists to Recieve Vaccines Dr. David Stevenson, Chair of the ODA’s Pandemic Recovery Working Group, appeared on CTV Morning Live Ottawa on March 9 to discuss the addition of dentistry into the Very High Priority Group in the Ministry of Health’s vaccine framework. View the video on the CTV website. Published Mar 19, 2021 View Details
