CADR played a key role in the National Oral Health Research Strategy (NOHRS), a collaborative initiative supported by Health Canada that aims to coordinate oral health research across the country. This strategy brings together universities, industry, professional associations, and communities to identify priorities and ensure research addresses real needs—whether that’s access to care in rural areas, prevention of oral cancer, or understanding how oral health connects to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease What’s coming up for CADR in the future? The future is bright, and busy! Over the next few years, CADR will continue to expand its collaborations nationally and internationally. A major focus is on implementing the NOHRS and ensuring it creates realworld impact. We’re also growing our efforts to make research more inclusive and accessible. That means amplifying diverse voices, supporting Indigenous and communitydriven oral health research, and ensuring that discoveries reach every corner of the country, not just the major research centres. CADR is also exploring new ways to engage clinicians directly—through webinars, continuing education sessions, and simplified summaries of emerging research that make it easier for dentists to stay on top of new science. At its core, CADR is about connection: connecting ideas, disciplines, and people who share a passion for improving oral health. Whether you’re a researcher, a practitioner, or both, you’re part of a community that is small but mighty, and together, we’re shaping the future of dentistry in Canada. Learn more about the CADR at: iadr.org/CADR How does your work touch the lives of dentists across Canada? Even if you’ve never attended a CADR event, chances are that CADR’s work has already influenced your practice. The scientific evidence that guides clinical decision-making, the “why” behind what you do, is strengthened and advanced through CADR’s support of researchers across the country. We organize the AAODCR/CADR Annual Meeting and Exhibition, and a biennial IADR/AAODCR/CADR General Session and Exhibition, where researchers, students, and clinicians come together to share new discoveries and practical applications. These gatherings often spark collaborations that translate directly into new diagnostic tools, treatment approaches, and policies that shape patient care. CADR also invests heavily in supporting trainees and early-career researchers, the people who will be leading the next wave of innovation. By nurturing this talent pipeline, we’re ensuring that Canadian dentists will continue to have access to cutting-edge knowledge, evidence-based guidance, and new technologies that enhance patient outcomes. Our work behind the scenes helps make your work in the operatory more effective, efficient, and evidence driven. The scientific evidence that guides clinical decision-making, the “why” behind what you do, is strengthened and advanced through CADR’s support of researchers across the country. 15 Issue 2 | 2026 | News and Events
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