Volume 7 • 2020 • Issue 2

MEMBEROFTHECANADIANDENTALASSOCIATION MEMBREDEL’ASSOCIATIONDENTAIRECANADIENNE Mr. Paul Blanchard New Executive Director of the New Brunswick Dental Society T heNewBrunswickDentalSociety(NBDS) recently appointed Mr. Paul Blanchard as its new executive director. Fluently bilingual, he was the executive director of the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association for almost 16 years. Mr. Blanchard has a business degree from the University of New Brunswick. Mr. Blanchard brings extensive experience to the NBDS. “Under his leadership, pharmacists in New Brunswick have made important gains in scope of practice which have benefited the public. They have also negotiated agreements with government and significantly increased their profile in media,” says Dr. Joy Carmichael, NBDS president. Mr. Blanchard also has years of experience at Ford Canada, Sunbury Transport and Jobs Unlimited. He has been an active volunteer at the United Way and Enterprise Fredericton. He also sat on the discipline committee of the Law Society of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers and the New Brunswick Real Estate Association. Mr. Blanchard was officially appointed executive director by the NBDS Board in January 2020. a Announcements Each respondent of the Future of Dentistry Survey has a chance to win one (1) of : 1- $5000 cash grand prize 3- $500 runner-up prizes 10-Consolation prizes of $100 each Participate in DIAC’s 24 th Annual Future of Dentistry Survey For a Chance to Win $7500 in Prizes The Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC) online survey allows dental clinicians and specialists to voice their opinions on key topics to help dental manufacturers, dealers and laboratories serve dentists more efficiently. To complete the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/DIAC2020 and follow the instructions. The survey closes on June 5, 2020 . The first 100 respondents will also receive a $10 Starbucks card . nearby areas, jumpstarting the body’s own tissue repair and regrowth processes,” says Dr. Kishen. The nanosystem is designed to stimulate new blood vessel growth and healthy connective tissue within the tooth, which in turn would prevent reinfection. A study that used guinea pigs to test the new treatment showed enhanced cell migration, adherence and odontogenic (stem cell) differentiation. 2 Dr. Kishen and his team hope to carry out clinical evaluations of the nanosystem soon. “We think there can be a more predictable mode of healing,” he says. a References 1. Bioactive nanosystem promotes regeneration after root canals. University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. Available: www.dentistry.utoronto.ca/news/bioactive- nanosystem-promotes-regeneration-after-root-canals (accessed Dec 4, 2019) 2. Shrestha S, Kishen A. Temporal-controlled bioactive molecules releasing core-shell nano-system for tissue engineering strategies in endodontics. Nanomedicine . 2019 Jun;18:11-20. Glossary Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1 → 4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D- glucosamine (acetylated unit). Among other applications, it is used in bandages to reduce bleeding and as an antibacterial agent. TGF- β is a multifunctional cytokine, small proteins that are important in cell signaling. Because of its role in immune and stem cell regulation and differentiation, it is a highly researched cytokine in the fields of cancer, auto- immune diseases, and infectious disease. "TGF-β and Dex, which is time released from inside the core shell, attract host immune cells from nearby areas, jumpstarting the body’s own tissue repair and regrowth processes." – Dr. Anil Kishen CAPD/ACDP Annual Conference: The Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry/Académie Canadienne de Dentisterie Pédiatrique (CAPD/ACDP) has opened registration for its Annual Conference to be held in Whistler, British Columbia, September 24–26. Dr. Anita Gärtner, chair of the Local Organizing Committee, invites pediatric dentists, general dentists and health professionals to attend what promises to be an incredible weekend, featuring current and clinically relevant educational sessions, a Welcome Reception in the Longhorn Saloon in Whistler Village, and a President’s Dinner at the Audain Art Museum. Conference highlights include: The CAPD/ACDP meetings take place at the Westin Resort & Spa , located in the heart of Whistler Village. Visit: conference.capd-acdp.org for complete registration information and program details. “The Medical Model for Managing Dental Caries in the Pediatric Population” •  BLS/PALS Re-Certification, Raedelle Wallace (Sep 24) • Human Simulation: Emergency Management of the Pediatric Dental Patient, Rick Ritt (Sep 24) • Communicating for Success, Jennifer Campbell (Sep 24) • “The Plaque Monologues,” Dr. Brian Novy (Sep 25 AM) • “The Potty Mouth Predicament,” Dr. Brian Novy (Sep 25 PM) • Graduate Student Research Presentations (Sep 26) • “ECC Disease Prevention and Management: Framework and Supporting Strategies,” Drs. Man Wai Ng and Francisco Ramos-Gomez (Sep 26) • Conference Summit: “Practical Prevention: Let’s Get Real with Parents,” Dr. Roger Lucas (Sep 26) N ews and E vents N ews and E vents 24 | 2020 | Issue 2 25 Issue 2 | 2020 |