By Dr. Lesia Waschuk Dr. Waschuk is a Toronto dentist with a certificate in creative writing and an interest in narrative medicine, which is the discipline and practice of writing about illness and recovery and the health care encounter from both the provider’s and the patient’s point of view. In this space, Lesia will be writing about wellness and sharing articles and links to resources on health-related topics.   Did you know that October 10 is World Mental Health Day? And that October is Healthy Workplace Month? The slogan for this national initiative is Workplace Wellness Fosters Healthy Minds. The tagline for week 2 is ...

By Dr. Elliott Gnidec Dr. Elliott Gnidec is a practicing dentist in Woodstock (ON). He graduated in 1986 from the University of Western Ontario (UWO) and holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry also from the University of Western Ontario. Currently, Dr. Gnidec is Adjunct Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at UWO, is the Treasurer for the Oxford County Dental Society, Member of Continuing Education Committee for the Oxford County Dental Society, and the Liason between Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and JCDA/Oasis. Here is a case that I recently encountered. A pulpotomy was performed on ...

  By Dr. Amarjit Rihal Dr. Amarjit Rihal graduated in 1995 from the University of Manitoba and is a partner in a large group practice. Currently, he is the President of the Manitoba Dental Association and serves on the boards of the National Dental Examination Board (NDEB) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). Dr. Rihal’s interests include CAD/CAM and implant dentistry and he currently is a mentor for CERECDOCTORS.com I get many questions about the accuracy of making digital impressions/milling equipment when dealing with the margination of deep restorations. With Cerec’s Omnicam you are not limited to ...

By Dr. Janet Leith   Dr. Janet S. Leith has practiced general dentistry in Ottawa, ON for 17 years. She is a 1992 graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. She completed the Continuum at the Pankey Institute, is a founding member of the Ottawa Women Dentists Study Club, a Councillor for the Ontario Dental Association, and Secretary for the Ottawa Dental Society. In my daily practice, I see trends developing. These can be new patterns of decay, perio issues, restorative issues, etc. If I am smart enough, I take notice, start to research what I am ...

By Dr. Thomas Shackleton Dr. Shackleton is a general dentist in Calgary, Alberta, with a practice limited to endodontics. He is currently working on a 3-year master’s degree in orofacial pain and oral medicine through the University of Southern California. I see cases like this almost daily. The patient comes in with mild discomfort, especially when eating. Some swelling that comes and goes. An occasional bad taste. The radiograph shows a large, radiolucent “J” shaped lesion around one of the roots. Often the lesion will extend into the furcation. We diagnose it as an abscess, which is exactly what it ...

Par la Dr. Louise Desnoyers Dre Louise Desnoyers est diplômée de l’Université de Montréal (1991). Elle exerce actuellement sur la réserve de la nation crie à la baie James au Québec. Elle détient une vaste expérience de 35 ans en enseignement dans un collège public et à l’Université McGill et a fait partie de la mission humanitaire DSF au Guatemala et au Honduras en 2004, 2005 et 2009. En gardant le contenant pour les objets coupants le plus près possible, dans ma salle. Selon l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS), le moins de personnes qui les manipule le contenant, le ...

By Dr. Louise Desnoyers Dr. Louise Desnoyers graduated from the University of Montreal in 1991. She currently practices on the James Bay Cree reserve in Quebec. She holds an extensive 35-year teaching experience in public college and at McGill University and was part of the DSF humanitarian mission to Guatemala and Honduras in 2004, 2005, and 2009. Keep the sharp objects container as close to you as possible in the operative room. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a reduced risk of injury with fewer individuals handling the container and shorter traveled distances to dispose of it. ...

By Dr. Elizabeth Vella Caruana On August 22, 2013, Henry Schein Canada’s corporate office hosted its 8th annual Back-to-School Program for children in the Niagara Region. Families registered with Community Care of St. Catherine’s and Thorold were invited to attend this special event. Each year, Henry Schein and sponsors organize back-to-school kits that include new clothes, shoes, hygiene products, school supplies, and snacks. The evening consisted of children jumping around on bouncy castles, getting pictures taken with superheroes, face painting, and a free barbecue.  Fun music played in the background while families enjoyed the beautiful summer weather. I volunteered for the ...