This post was prepared in collaboration with Tokuyama Dental America On an experimental basis, we have asked a limited number of companies to provide us with practical “How To” answers to clinical questions. We were prompted to conduct this experiment when dental team members told us that they visit company websites and consult company representatives for […]
Dr. Dorin Ruse, Professor and Acting Department Head, Chair – Biomaterials at the University of British Columbia, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about some of the exciting news happening at the faculty of Dentistry in the university. Full-time Opportunities @ UBC UBC Dentistry: http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/about-us/human-resources/full-time-faculty-opportunities/
Dr. Liran Levin, Head of Periodontology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, spoke with Dr, John O’Keefe about the upcoming International Implant Symposium that will take place April 8-9, 2016 in Banff, Alberta. Click here for the symposium pamphlet (PDF)
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou, fron the University of Toronto, comes back to offer tips on how to manage the patient with Parkinson’s disease in the dental office. Highlights Parkinson’s disease is a progressive and degenerative neurological disorder characterized by: bradykinesia, tremors, rigidity and postural stability. This disease affects ~2 million people in the United States […]
Dr. Jeff Glaizel, general dentist in the Toronto area, spoke with Dr, John O’Keefe about what it means to have a digital office and what the implications are for clinical practice. Dr. Glaizel also touched on his involvement in the Ontario Telemedicine Network. The Digital Office from […]
This case is presented by Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto The case resolution follows the the case conference questuions. Case Presentation We welcome your feedback about this case. You have the option to remain anonymous in leaving your feedback. Please note that all your comments are moderated […]
Commentary by Dr. Mike Casas, Sickkids Hospital, University of Toronto For children with leukemia, the oral cavity can be a source of bleeding and infection as a consequence of leukemia or the chemotherapy prescribed to treat it. Good oral health can mitigate the risks of leukemia and chemotherapy as well as improve oral comfort during […]
This post was prepared by Drs. Aviv Ouanounou and Suham Alexander Diabetes occurs in approximately 6-15% of the general population and typically, in those over the age of 45 years. Up to 25-30% of the adult population over 65 years is diagnosed with some form of diabetes. Diabetes is the 6th most common cause […]