[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third] This is the third in a series of interviews with thoughts leaders in various clinical disciplines about the future of dentistry. Dr. Alison Dougall spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about treating patients with disability and the future of special care dentistry. Dr. Dougall is Editor with the International Association of Disability and Oral Health (iADH), Consultant […]
[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third] Dr. Susan Sutherland, Dentist in Chief at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, spoke with Dr, John O’Keefe about antimicrobial resistance crisis and the trend in antibiotic prescription by dentists. Download MP3 [two_third_last] Highlights We are entering the post-antibiotic era “in which common infections and minor injuries can kill.” Dr. Margaret Chan, WHO. Although […]
[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third] This is the first in a series of interviews with thoughts leaders in various clinical disciplines about the future of dentistry. Dr. Chris McCulloch, Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, offered insights into how periodontics might be practiced 10 years from now. Download MP3 [two_third_last] Dr. McCulloch’s […]
Bernie Teitelbaum, Executive Director of the Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC), spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the importance of ensuring that dentists deal with suppliers and use products that are compliant with Health Canada’s Medical Device Regulations. Useful Links Medical Device License Listing Medical Device Establishment License Listing CDA Guidance Document for Purchases […]
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. 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 […]
Dr. Rachel Harding, from the Structural Genomics Consortium, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about sharing scientific data publicly and in real time. Dr. Harding was recently featured in the media about sharing her lab notes in real time so other researchers can glimpse into research projects and avoid duplicating research studies. Her initiative is widely considered unprecedented […]
Every year, the World Dental Federation (FDI) provides a wealth of resources for dentists and local and international dental organizations to celebrate World Oral Health Day. Resources provide guidance on what can be done to mark this important day and flexible tools which can be adapted and localized by you for use in your own activities […]