This post is largely adapted from the PennWell’s Dental Group CE information pamphlet: Dental Erosion: Etiology, Diagnosis and Prevention Download the PowerPoint Presentation (PDF) Access the original pamphlet Dental erosion is a prevalent condition that occurs worldwide. It is the result of exposure of the enamel and dentin to nonbacterial acids of extrinsic and intrinsic origin, whereby mineral loss occurs […]
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) held one of its regular meetings on February 9 in Ottawa at the CDA head office. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues of common interest. Among the key topics discussed were: advocacy for federal research support and training of […]
Dr. Milan Somborac spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about a solution he developed to deal with the feeling of numbness consequent to the use of local anesthetics in dental procedures. For further information, contact Dr. Somborac at milan@drmilan.com and by phone: 705-441-4566 Watch the video interview
Dr. Debora Matthews spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about an NCOHR session happening during the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, BC, in March 2015. The session is entitled “Opioids for the management of oro-facial pain: dispelling the myths.” The purpose of the session is to present the current best evidence on the use and misuse of opioids […]
The Oasis Patient Resource is a series of tools that help dentists explain basic dental concepts and procedures to their patients. This video and additional materials are provided to dentists to use for patient information. If you are interested in using the video in your own practice, please email us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca and we will gladly provide you with […]
Dr. John Kershman spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the importance of having dentists become blood donors and then for them to advocate for their patients to become blood donors. As oral health care providers, dentists care about people’s health and should take their leadership responsibilities and lead by example. Dr. Kershman’s Template Letter (PDF) Dr. […]
The Oasis Patient Resource is a series of tools that help dentists explain basic dental concepts and procedures to their patients. This video and additional materials are provided to dentists to use for patient information. If you are interested in using the video in your own practice, please email us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca and we will gladly provide you with […]
Dr. Anthea Senior, from the University of Alberta, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about some useful radiology tricks and tips. Dr. Senior has agreed to do a series of videos on radiology and radiography techniques. If you have questions, please email us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or email Dr. Senior at senior@ualberta.ca Dr. Anthea Senior is a full-time Clinical Associate […]