Mr. Bernie Teitelbaum, DIAC Executive Director, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about a useful tool that will help dentists identify non-compliant products. The checklist is available in English and French and contains 12 indicators that a products may not be approved for use in Canada. Download the Checklist in English (PDF) Download the Checklist in […]
Digital applications in dentistry are increasingly more popular in the dental industry. This interview with three experts, Christien Kopas, David Chong Yen and Dr. Bernie Dolansky, outlines the considerations that practitioners should take into account when investing in these technologies. Highlights Digital technologies can increase the efficiency of the office and workflow. Open systems are […]
[two_third] Dr. Michael MacEntee, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Gerodontology, presents his thoughts about how geriatric dentistry may be practised 10 years from now by generalists and specialists. Download the audio file of the interview (mp3) Highlights The biggest change that has occurred in dental geriatrics over the last quarter century has been the retention of […]
Dr. Jim Hupp, Editor in Chief of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the various developments that the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery could witness in the next 10 years. Highlights The biggest role that oral maxillofacial surgeons play is modifying the anatomy in preparation for implant placement, particularly […]
[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 […]
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 […]
CADTH is planning a health technology assessment of non-surgical treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It will include patient experiences and preferences regarding various types of oral devices. We are inviting patients, caregivers and patient organizations to comment on CADTH’s plan for the project. Our goal is that the results of the project, and any […]