Bahamas Dental Association

19/11/2022

The Bahamas Dental Association is a proud member of The World Dental Federation (FDI)

This year the Bahamas was the host country of a 2 day Caricom workshop intended to develop new strategies & formulate new regional policies for the advancement of Oral Health (specifically oral-systemic health) in participating nations.

To kick start the event, Her Excellency, Leslia Brice welcomed Caricom Dental Leaders & Physicians from far & wide. Countries represted were, the UK, Africa, Canada, Jamaica, Barbados, Geneva, America & of course The Bahamas.

Representing The Bahamas were:

Dr. Mitchell Lockhart (Chief Dental Officer, Ministry of Health)

Dr. Joyous Pickstock (Retired Consultant in Dental Public Health)

Dr. Gill Gibson (FDI’s National Liason Officer for The Bahamas Dental Association)

Dr. Donna Jones (Former Dental Director at UMass Chan Medical School-Office of Clinical Affairs & Consultant in Dental Public Health)

Dr. Shamika Strachan (President of The Bahamas Dental Association)

16/11/2022

If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you’re going to want to do that today!!!!

Exclusively open to dental community until Friday November 25th,2022.

Opens to extended affiliants after November 25th.

Tickets are limited!

Hope to see you there!!!

14/11/2022

A story of hope that inspired Dr. Emmanuel Francis & Mrs. Andrea Fracis to pay it forward!

https://ournews.bs/dental-practice-pays-it-forward/

14/11/2022

A story of hope that inspired Dr. Emmanuel Francis and Mrs. Andrea Francis to pay it forward!

Dr. Emmanuel Wesley Francis and his wife, sit in the foyer of their Soldier Road Dental practice, proudly wearing pink for breast cancer.

07/11/2022

Dentists, Dr. Richardo Crawford, Dr. Shamika Strachan & Dr. Sparkman Ferguson discuss the practice of illegal & dangerous dentistry in The Bahamas.

Guests Dr. Shamika Strachan, Dr. Ricardo Crawford and Dr. Sparkman Ferguson exposes the dangers of backdoor dentistry performed by unlicensed practitioners. ...

03/11/2022

Tune into ‘On the Record’ tonight at 8pm on Cable 12 for this in depth interview of The Bahamas Dental Association & Bahamas Dental Council .dental.council on the dangers of practicing illegal dentistry in The Bahamas.

You do not want to miss it!

12/10/2022

12/10/2022

HAPPY TUESDAY!🦷
DID YOU KNOW:

Breast Cancer patients commonly suffer from oral complications of their cancer therapy.

24% of people increase in risk in the development of cancer among participants who were suffering from severe periodontitis.

Some of the most common signs of gum disease include:
◘ Gums that bleed during or after brushing
◘ Red, swollen or tender gums
◘ Receding gums
◘ Loose teeth
◘ Persistent bad breath
◘ Sores in the mouth

To book an appointment:
☎️(242)367-4355/4
Or WhatsApp📱(242)577-4355 or (242)577-6426

12/10/2022

October is National Dental Hygiene Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please take a few moments this month to schedule your mammograms and regular dental checkups. 🎗💟
🙏“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”🙏🦷🇧🇸

01/10/2022

The Bahamas Dental Association along with participating dental practices will be;

SPREADING HOPE BY SPREADING SMILES!

During the month of October 12 dental offices owned by various Association Members will be providing complimentary oral examinations (evaluations).

Each practice has various days when they will provide the service and some rules and restrictions may apply.

Call your prefered office for futher details on how to book.

Proof of breast cancer diagnosis must be provided in the form of a doctors letter or diagnostic report.

There will be an opportunity to take photos with the Dentist and their team members who renders your service.

So come photo ready!!!