Dr. John O’Keefe interviewed Drs. Jack Cottrell and Donna Brode about their recent experience with a humanitarian mission in El Salvador
On April 12th, 2014, the Canadian Dental Association held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Ottawa. The AGM and its related events provide an opportunity for the profession to gather together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements and collaborate on future initiatives.
Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at the Canadian Dental Association, interviewed Drs. Debora Matthews and Jeff Dixon about current trends in oral health research in Canada and their implications.
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry: Frequency of odontogenic cysts and tumors: a systematic review (February 2014) Nigel R. Johnson, Orla M. Gannon, Neil W. Savage, Martin D. Batstone For the next 3 months, you can access the full-text article (PDF). Courtesy of Wiley Publishing.
This summary is based on the Cochrane systematic review: Systemic interventions for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers)
Dr. Rodrigo Sanches Cunha, from the College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba, was interviewed by Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor, about the prevalence of the third mesial canal or middle mesial canal in mandibular 6’s. Anatomy is considered a major challenge in root canal treatment and is documented in Hess’ study in 1925 […]
As some of you may already know, two days ago a major vulnerability on certain websites was announced. The vulnerability known as “HeartBleed”, allows anyone on the Internet to read protected information and hijack encryption keys. These keys allow for the safe communication of information across the Internet.
Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor, interviewed Dr. Ian McConnachie, pediatric dentist at Woodroffe Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Ian McConnachie is a pediatric dentist practicing in Ottawa as well as on staff at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. He is currently the consulting editor for the YourOralHealth.ca magazine of the Ontario Dental Association and member of the […]