Dialogue between dentists and those in other health-related professions has become an increasingly important part of the overall healthcare package, especially when it comes to the care of vulnerable groups, such as the older adult population. Dr. Nicholas Tong, Program Director for the General Practice Residency at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry, […]
The advent of digital services continues to have a significant influence on workflows across the healthcare sector, and the dental office is no exception. From digital scanning and recordkeeping, to printing models and teleconference platforms, technology is changing the way dentists diagnose, treat and communicate with their patients. Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry is a Prosthodontist from […]
The teaching of restorative dentistry at the University of Toronto is undergoing something of an overhaul. And given most dentists will perform restorations for most of their career, it is an opportunity not only for students, but for everybody to learn and think about new ways of doing things. Dr. Anuradha Prakki, Educator in Restorative […]
The Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) is a division of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), with more than 250 members from the ten dental schools across Canada. Its primary mission is to advance research and to increase knowledge for the improvement of oral healthcare, both in Canada and worldwide. The National Student […]
The management of pain in non-communicative patients, such as children with special needs, demands the utmost in clinical skill, even at the best of times. But with the Covid-19 pandemic forcing dentists to use telehealth for elective patients, diagnosing and managing this patient group has become even more of a challenge. The Canadian Society for […]
Collaboration is nothing new. The magic meeting of minds is something that has been well documented for as long as any of us can remember. Back in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright developed the three-axis controls that made flying a fixed-wing aircraft possible. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick, building on the work of […]
Welcome to our third CDA Oasis Roundtable, where dentists and others in our sector gather to discuss important day-to-day issues in dental practice. In this episode, Anne Genge, cybersecurity expert, answers questions from four dentists and two dental office managers about the issues they face in relation with cybersecurity. Nowadays, it seems that everything relies […]
Every now and then, the topic of activated charcoal and its role in teeth whitening resurfaces in the dental conversation circles. We at CDA regularly receive media inquiries on the topic as well as inquiries from dentists about the safety and efficacy of activated charcoal. I have invited Dr. Aaron Burry, Assistant Director of Professional […]