Environmental sustainability has become a core responsibility for every organization, workplace, and profession around the world, and dentistry is no exception. In this video, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, president of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), discusses the challenges facing dentistry in its efforts to become a more environmentally sustainable profession and outlines some of the changes […]
In this edition of the Oasis Podcast, Dr. David Kenny talks about his new book documenting the rich history of the dental faculty at Western University.
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day that honours the Survivors of residential schools and the children that never came home. In this video, Dr. Lynn Tomkins, president of the Canadian Dental Association, encourages dentists and other members of the oral health community across Canada to […]
The Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) is an international dental honour organization that recognizes leaders and future leaders in the profession. Founded in 1936, the academy has over 7,000 Fellows round the world. In this video, Dr. Lisa Bentley, PFA member and President of the Ontario Dental Association, shares the background behind the academy and highlights […]
This month’s edition of the Cybersecurity Mini-Workshop Series addresses the importance of having a comprehensive plan in place for your practice should disaster strike. Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity and privacy expert, walks through the disaster planning checklist, highlighting the key components of an effective disaster plan: Identifying critical services and assets Reviewing and testing your […]
A new book documenting the rich history of Western University’s Dental Faculty has been published by University of Toronto Press. Transforming Dentistry: The Rise and Near Demise of Dentistry at Western University traces the transformation of Western’s Faculty of Dentistry, highlighting how global economic events and national political decisions affected the founding and growth of […]
A recent research project at the University of Alberta is investigating ultrasound as a safe and effective tool to assess both soft and hard tissue in the periodontal alveolar complex, potentially enhancing the ability to diagnose dental disease and treat patients more effectively. In this video, lead researchers from the University Alberta, Dr. Paul Major […]
A root perforation can be a stressful scenario that many dentists have faced in their clinical practise. In this video presentation, Dr. Mary Dabuleanu, endodontist from Toronto, walks through the management of a root perforation and offers some guiding principles to help avoid mishaps including: Diagnosing a root perforation How to avoid perforations The best […]