Dr. Joel Antel, Chair of the Manitoba Dental Association’s Communications Committee, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the association’s Free First Visit Program which encourages parents to bring their under 3 years-old child to the dentist. Highlights The program allows the dentist and the dental team to: Inform parents about factors that lead to dental decay. Discuss with parents the effect that feeding habits may have on dental health. Assist parents in establishing snacking and dietary patterns that are favourable for dental health.  Educate parents regarding their role in tooth cleaning for their infants/toddlers. Review with parents the sources of fluoride ...

This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Basic Concepts and Techniques of Dental Implants (April 2015) Jonathan M. Tagliareni, DDS; Earl Clarkson, DDS Context Dental implants provide a predictable, effective, and reliable means for tooth replacements. Additionally, dental implants provide completely edentulous and partial edentulous patients the function and esthetics they had with natural dentition. It enables patients to regain normal masticatory function, esthetics, speech, smile, and deglutition. In patients with orofacial pain, it may resolve painful symptoms as well as improve facial esthetics and appearance. Key Points Biological and Functional Considerations Osseointegration is ...

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Mr. Lyle Best, Chairman of CDSPI Board of Directors, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the latest initiatives at CDSPI as well as their Member Assistance Program (MAP). Watch the full version of the video interview             Watch a shorter version of the video interview Resources CDSPI website CDSPI Member Assistance Program (MAP) CDSPI Insurance Program CDSPI Investment Program

Mr. Lyle Best, Chairman of CDSPI Board of Directors, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the latest initiatives at CDSPI as well as their Member Assistance Program (MAP). Watch a shorter version of the video interview             Watch the shorter version of the video interview Resources CDSPI website CDSPI Member Assistance Program (MAP) CDSPI Insurance Program CDSPI Investment Program

Dr. Rob Bouclin, President of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the Academy’s 2015 Annual General Meeting to be held in August in St John’s, NL, in conjunction with the CDA/NLDA convention. Click here for information about Dr. George Merijohn, DDS Click here for information about Dr. James Rutkowski Click here for the CDA/NLDA Convention program       Watch the video interview     Dr. Robert Bouclin holds a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and completed his dentistry training at l’Université Laval in Quebec City.  During his studies he took a ...

Dr. Rob Cochran, Vice President of the Newfoundland and Labrador’s Dental Association (NLDA) spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the scientific and social program of the 2015 CDA/NLDA convention. 2015 CDA/NLDA Convention website Continuing Education Program at the 2015 CDA/NLDA Convention Registration for the 2015 CDA/NLDA Convention Social events at the 2015 CDA/NLDA Convention Things to do in NL Follow the CDA/NLDA on Facebook and Twitter      Watch the video interview  

Dr. Michael Connolly, general practitioner in Charlottetown PEI, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the collaboration between the Dental Association of PEI, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and various other related organizations about sugary drinks that have become an essential element of children’s diet.  Dental Association of PEI’s Free First Visit: It’s Free If You’re Under Three! Be Sugar Smart Campaign Letter to the Guardian newspaper Letter to dentists in PEI about the Be Sugar Smart campaign Poster: Rethink Your Drink Poster: Stop feeding Off Kids Poster: What you can’t see is putting your child at risk Heart and Stroke ...