This month's cybersecurity mini-workshop for dentists focusses on the secure use of passwords in the dental office. Cybersecurity and privacy expert, Anne Genge, walks through the Safe Passwords Checklist addressing common issues such as password complexity, the use of a password manager and two-factor authentication. PDF Download: Safe Passwords Checklist Workshop #11 - Password […]
On August 19, 2022, Dr. Lee Darichuk, President of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta and member of the Alberta Head and Neck Cancer Dental Leadership Team, became the first registered dentist in Canada to administer the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in a dental office. In this video, Dr. Darichuk explains why he sees […]
A University of Toronto study examining the effect of oral chlorhexidine de-adoption and the implementation of an oral care bundle on mortality for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) has contributed to a major change in U.S. guidelines for pneumonia patients in the ICU. In this video, Craig Dale, Associate Professor at […]
January 15-21 is National Non-Smoking Week, an annual campaign to educate Canadians on the dangers of smoking and to help support tobacco users in quitting smoking. To mark the occasion, Dr. Deborah Saunders, program lead for the Northeast Cancer Centre Clinical Tobacco Intervention Program, highlights the key role healthcare workers play in helping patients quit […]
The rate of burnout among dental professionals is high and has increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video, Dr. Sally Safa, periodontist and wellness advocate for the dental profession, explains the key difference between everyday stress and burnout. She highlights the common stressors experienced in dental practice and offers practical […]
This year has been an historic one for the dental profession both in Canada and across the globe. As the year draws to a close, here’s a recap of some of the biggest stories featured on CDA Oasis. On behalf of CDA, we are thankful for all the contributions made to the CDA Oasis Discussions […]
One unwanted holiday tradition that has become increasingly common in recent times is a spike in cyberattacks. In this video Anne Genge, certified privacy and cybersecurity expert for the dental profession, outlines why dental practitioners need to be especially vigilant at this busy time and offers practical advice on how to keep your practice secure […]
Results from the third round of CDA’s surveys and tracking for 2022 are in, offering a valuable snapshot of public opinion and behavioural trends regarding oral health and issues affecting the dental profession, including the Canada Dental Benefit (CDB). David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his insight into the latest round of data, touching […]