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Last updated 2 February, 2012(Members login required to access these files) Latest entries: Other Publications San Antonio Breast Cancer 2011 Conference Review The SABCS has been held annually since 1977 and has evolved from a one-day clinical meeting into a five-day symposium integrating clinical, translational, and basic research, with a formal collaboration between clinicians at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) in San Antonio and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) since 2007. It now attracts over 8,000 international attendees annually and is a forum, not only for the presentation of major study results, but also for educational reviews and case-based discussions, making it a very valuable meeting for clinicians and scientists alike. This Review has been created to allow those unable to attend, but who are keen to keep up with evidence based information and perspectives on progress in breast cancer research, to access a summary of significant clinical studies presented that are likely to affect current practice. Selection and review of the research has been carried out independently by Dr Richard Isaacs, a Medical Oncologist at Palmerston North Hospital, who attended the SABCS. Maori Health Review Issue 36 - Encourage community screening for CVD, diabetes; Child and adolescent injury report card; - Disparities in acne treatment in NZ; Leading causes of unintentional home injury death; - Ethnic disparities in cancer incidence; Teen pregnancy and access to primary health care; - Ethnic disparity in CPAP adherence; Evidence supports folic acid fortification; - New genetics and indigenous peoples Pacific Health Review 2011 - Issue 13 - Global burden of disease among youth; Urban/regional planning and physical activity levels; - Racial disparities among patients with stroke; SES affects stroke rates and outcome; - Ethnic disparities in cancer incidence; Pacific communities and access to palliative care; - Delivering the Green Prescription programme; High MRSA prevalence in Samoa; - Rheumatic heart disease prevalence in Fiji NZ Pain Management Research Review NZ Pain Management Research Review - Issue 7 This issue starts with 3 intriguing studies of how our attitudes as healthcare providers can influence the way we treat patients with pain (low back pain in these studies). It's fascinating stuff really - who knew that studying ourselves as clinicians was going to be so important to our patients? We have also included a study of a capsaicin 8% patch (NGX-4010) for peripheral neuropathic pain. It's a crime that we have such limited access to this type of treatment in NZ - perhaps it's time to start lobbying for these to be available here. NZ Dental Review 2011 - Issue 30 - This issue has the usual very varied mix, from depth perception to whiplash, bleaching to toothbrushes, and pulp stones to local anaesthetics. Events:
Recently listed Events - Please see the Events page for further details.- Colgate Oral Health - February Family Oral Health Event - The Registration Form for the NZDTA Conference is now available - ADOHTA 2012 International Conference - Canberra 16-18 August, 2012 - 3rd Trans-Tasman Endodontic Conference - 21-23 June 2012 - 2012 Senior Dental Leaders Course - 4-9 March, 2012 - NZDTA Conference 2012 - Rotorua Vacancies:
Last updated 22 December, 2011New vacancies are posted frequently. Check out the latest. Minutes - National and AGM
Last updated 28 August, 2011(Members login required to access these files) National Council minutes - August 2011 Healthy Smiles
6 July, 2011Feedback from Colgate relating to the NZDTA conference recently and informing of upcoming events related to World Oral Health Day in September. CPD Topics
31 May, 2011The impacted maxillary canine: revisiting the clinical guideline, with case illustrations Sryj Ting, An Quick, JC Winters New Zealand Dental Journal 107, No. 1: 19-23. March 2011 This full text of this article has been made available to NZDTA members with the kind permission of the NZ Dental Journal Editorial Committee, the NZ Dental Association, and the article's authors. Study Packs - a new Study Pack (The Effects of Periradicular Inflammation & Infection on a Primary Tooth & Permanent Successor) has been added to our collection for loan to members for group study. Click here for further information. The list of approved CPD topics, seminars, and courses for 2009 and 2010 have now been posted to the CPD info page on the website. AUT University fees scholarships for Bachelor of Health Science in Health Promotion at Manukau Campus
20 February, 2011AUT University is offering study scholarships for our Bachelor of Health Science in Health Promotion degree which is being offered at the Manukau Campus this year. A limited number of scholarships to cover course fees are available. This is a very exciting offer and could really help someone study at University. For more information about Health Promotion: www.aut.ac.nz For more information about the new Manukau campus: www.aut.ac.nz The scholarship application form can be obtained from ruth.desouza@aut.ac.nz. Further information can be seen in the flyer. February 2011 Colgate/NZDA/Plunket family oral health campaign
8 February, 2011Colgate Oral Care is proud to announce we are hosting the fifth year of our February family oral health event in conjunction with the New Zealand Dental Association and Plunket. Aimed at improving the oral health of young Kiwi kids, furnishing a brush and 1000ppm paste to a new child opens dialogue about oral health--feedback continues to be very encouraging from Plunket nurses. The letter from Colgate and NZDA announcing details of this campaign can be seen on the website. Call for Nominations for Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
2 February 2011Nominate suitable candidates for this vacancy or apply yourself. For further details please see the Other Matters for Members page. Want to keep up to date?
The need for oral health professionals to keep up to date is increasing and finding time to do this can be difficult.The NZDTA makes keeping up to date with current oral health and other health related research, easier for members by making several research review publications available on the website. Each article has been reviewed by an appropriate expert so the hard work is done for you. If there are articles you wish to follow up, there are links at the bottom of each reviewed article. The full text of most articles needs to be purchased, but some are free to view. Members are also encouraged to find out what additional resources might be available through their District Health Board Library facilities and make use of these. Again, accessing articles through the DHB may not always be free of charge. Are you protected?
The protection offered by indemnity insurance is important for oral health professionals including dental therapists and dental
therapists/dental hygienists. And the NZDTA urges members to take out their own personal cover. Personal indemnity insurance can be purchased through the New Zealand Dental Association, which is an agent for DPL a company that specialises in this type of insurance for dental professionals. Discounts on premiums are available for NZDTA members. For further information please contact: Jill Watson NZDA 09 579 8001 jill@nzda.org.nz Financial Assistance with Study
NZDTA is frequently asked if financial assistance or scholarships are available to assist students who wish to study for a Bachelor of Oral
Health (BOH) from the University of Otago or for a Bachelor of Health Science endorsed in Oral Health (BHSc (OH) from AUT University. A
list has been compiled in the hope that it may assist intending students who wish to explore the possibility
of receiving financial assistance.Oral Health Forum
22 December, 2010You may have already heard about the Ministry of Health, Health Improvement and Innovations Resource Centre or HIIRC website www.hiirc.org.nz. The Oral Health Forum is a microsite of the HIIRC platform. Check it out here oralhealth.hiirc.org.nz The Oral Health Forum has been created to encourage greater sector engagement and clinical leadership in the oral health sector. Its interactive design allows participants to network and share information. The Oral Heatlh Forum also includes a Knowledge Library which holds abstracts of New Zealand based research on oral health topics since 2000. More details can be seen in the flyer about the Oral Health Forum. Study CD - "Accidental Extrusion of a Permanent Premolar"
7 December, 2010A study CD, Accidental Extrusion of a Permanent Premolar, is available on loan from the NZDTA CPD Coordinator. The CD comes with a set of notes for the presenter, a post-presentation quiz and copies of handouts for the attendees and is very suitable for study groups. The Case Study Pack can be obtained by downloading the Request for Case Study Application form, printing and completing it and returning it by email or post to either: NZDTA CPD Coordinator nzdta@nzdta.co.nz or PO Box 24557 Royal Oak AUCKLAND 1345 Maximum loan period is four weeks. Contact a NZDTA Branch
12 May, 2010The Branch contact list allows members to locate branches in each area, to find out details about meeting dates, times and venues. Rules of the NZDTA
The Rules of the NZDTA has been modified; this document shows the new
version that came into effect on 1 April, 2010.Other Matters for Members:
Last updated 17 February, 2010Check the Other Matters for Members page frequently to view updates. NZDTA Strategic Plan 2008 - 2013
Last updated 20 October, 2009The NZDTA Executive Council have 'signed off' on the strategic plan previously presented as a draft document for your comments. The strategic plan for NZDTA for 2008 - 2013 can be seen in the members area (in PDF format). Recent publicity surrounding the use of teething gels containing choline salicylate
20 May, 2009Medsafe have now completed their review of the evidence associated with those concerns. I attach for your information both the original press release from the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Medsafe media release provided late last week. This material is provided to members as they are healthcare professionals who are very likely to be asked about this issue. If further advice is needed, please don't hesitate to contact Medsafe. News Release - Allied Health Professional Associations' Forum
Last updated 8 September, 2008Allied health professionals today combined to congratulate the Minister of Health on accepting recommendations which will mean that allied health professionals will be able to help more New Zealanders within the community. Click here for the news release. The School Dental Service and Child Public Health in New Zealand, 1920s-1950s
'The history of school dental treatment in New Zealand provides a window into the relationship between childhood, citizenship,
public health initiatives and medicine in early twentieth century New Zealand.'To read the thesis submitted by Emma Dewson in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, 2007, please click here (Member login required). MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT ON AMALGAM & OTHER DENTAL FILLING MATERIALS
Dr Robin Whyman, chief dental officer, said the Ministry of Health's positon on the use of amalgam for dental fillings had not
changed. "Despite some recent American media reports on the use of amalgam fillings, our advice remains unchanged and is very much in line with information currently provided by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Despite some claims that dental amalgam has been shown to adversely affect the health of pregnant women and of younger children, the FDA have actually said that their recent advisory panel did not believe there was enough information to answer that question at that time and the FDA is now undergoing a further process to look again at the scientific literature. "We continually monitor the latest research and literature on amalgam and other dental filling materials, and based on the evidence to date we have no reason to change our policy. Our focus is very much on preventing dental decay, however, when fillings are required, an informed consent process is standard practice. "Dental therapists obtain written or oral permission from parents or caregivers before carrying out work on children and it is usual for dentists to discuss treatment options with their adolescent and adult patients," Dr Whyman said. The Oral Health page on the Ministry of Health website has further information on amalgam and other dental filling materials - www.moh.govt.nz. The FDA website features a Question and Answer section on dental amalgam. For further information please contact Karalyn van Deursen (021) 832 459. NZDTA Statement on Water Fluoridation
The NZDTA have developed the NZDTA statement on water
fluoridation.Medical Emergencies Training
Details of course availability and other information (requiring members password to access) are provided here.Advisory on toothpastes for dental professionals
The Director-General of Health has recently issued warnings to consumers advising that Chinese-made toothpastes should not be used
because they may contain the toxic substance diethylene glycol.Further details may be seen in the Members section. |