The Canadian Section of the International College of Dentists (ICD) recognized the next generation of dental leaders during its annual convocation on April 17, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event took place in conjunction with the Manitoba Dental Association/CDA joint convention, to honour those who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service with Fellowship in the College. In a ceremony that included Dr. Julio Rodriguez, ICD Global President, the Section installed 37 new Fellows, and two Honorary Fellows, Linda Berg from Manitoba and Tony Patey from Newfoundland. Three Fellows were also honoured with ICD recognitions: Dr. Aaron Kim (ICD Humanitarian Award), Dr. Heinz Scherle (ICD Distinguished Service Award) and Dr. Drew Smith (ICD Presidential Citation). The gathering also marked a significant leadership transition, as Dr. Terrie Logue was sworn in as the Section II ICD Convocation in Winnipeg The Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC) is encouraging dental practices to maintain standard inventory levels and avoid stockpiling dental products to support fair distribution and stable supply across Canada. In a statement released in May 2026, DIAC noted that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could impact key international trade routes and contribute to longer transit times, increased logistics complexity and periodic fluctuations in costs for certain product categories. DIAC stated that although any global supply chain disruptions may raise concerns, inventory management in dental practices should continue to align with actual clinical consumption to avoid creating unintended systemwide effects, such as: • Distorting normal distribution and allocation patterns • Contributing to localized and avoidable supply pressure DIAC Guidance on Global Dental Supply Chains • Increasing excess inventory risk within individual practices • Amplifying uncertainty across the broader supply chain To support a stable and reliable supply-chain environment, DIAC encouraged dental professionals in Canada to: • Align product orders with clinical consumption • Maintain standard inventory practices • Avoid stockpiling or precautionary over-ordering DENTAL DIGEST See: bit.ly/4dPDhSn President for 2026. Dr. Lisa Bentley, who completed her term as president at the event in Winnipeg, now assumes the role of registrar for ICD Canada. See: icd-canada.org 21 Issue 3 | 2026 |
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