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Issue 2
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2017
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CDA
at
W
ork
CDA created a 25-member task force to
explore trends in the dental care environ-
ment, assess their potential impact on the
profession, and determine concrete steps for
addressing key issues. Task force members,
representing various segments of the dental
profession, were selected for the diversity
of perspectives they would bring to the
discussions.
The conclusion reached by those who have
studied and researched trends in health
and dental care is that change in the dental
profession is inevitable. Over the course
of its initial meeting, task force members
considered a wide range of issues, including
shifting demand patterns for dental services
by age and income group, a focus on
interprofessional collaboration, innovation
in health care delivery models, and a
trend towards preventive—as opposed to
restorative—care.
“This is the time for thoughtful leaders in
our profession to explore new ways of doing
things and recognize the opportunities for
our profession,” says Dr. Alastair Nicoll, task
force chair and a CDA past-president. “We
want all Canadians to enjoy good oral health
and value it as an integral part of their overall
health. The leadership provided by this task
force can help dentistry reach this goal in the
decades ahead.”
The task force report, containing
recommendations for the profession, will be
completed in 2018.
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The Future of the Dental Profession:
On the Cusp of Change
In January, a national
task force examining
the future of the
dental profession
held its first meeting
in Toronto.
We want all Canadians to enjoy good oral health and value it as an
integral part of their overall health. The leadership provided by this task
force can help dentistry reach this goal in the decades ahead.
Dr. Alastair Nicoll