The CDA Dental Patient Special Health Care Needs Transition Process is a new tool to guide patients, families/caregivers, and oral health care providers through the transition process when an adolescent with special health care needs moves from pediatric to adult oral health care, or when an adult with special health care needs moves from one […]
According to recent figures from Diabetes Canada, almost 10% of the Canadian population has been diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. But what is of greater concern is the prevalence of undiagnosed and pre-diabetes which stands at almost 30% of the population. In this short discussion, Dr. Bruce Yaholnitsky, periodontist from Calgary, […]
Following a September statement calling on Provincial and Federal Governments to impose vaccine mandates for health care workers, the Canadian Dental Association has now signed a consensus statement from HEAL, a coalition of organizations for health action representing 40 of the largest health organizations across Canada, calling for similar measures. In this short video, Mr. […]
According to latest figures from Diabetes Canada, the prevalence of diabetes in Canada is estimated at 3.4 million people, or 9.3% of the population, and this figure is rising. This means that the average general dentist is likely to come across this condition and its associated impact on periodontal health on a weekly basis. In […]
A 13-year-old breaks the edges of the centrals a few days before a major life event. How did Dr. elzycki treat and follow up the case? We hope you find the conversation useful. We welcome your thoughts, questions and/or suggestions about this post and other topics. Leave a comment in the box below or […]
The benefits of digital impression technology in the dental office are well known; greater efficiency, a more comfortable experience for the patient, and convenient electronic storage, to name a few. But what is the secret to capturing an accurate digital impression? Are there certain instances when it is better to revert to conventional means? Dr. […]
Dr. Sunny Virdi clearly has a passion for restorative dentistry. He also has a passion for finding smart solutions that will benefit his patients and sharing those solutions with other dentists. In this latest CDA Oasis Live discussion with Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, Dr. Virdi addresses the challenge of using Mylar […]
A 90-year old patient fractures the central then the cuspid 6 months later. How did Dr. Belzycki treat the case? We hope you find the conversation useful. We welcome your thoughts, questions and/or suggestions about this post and other topics. Leave a comment in the box below or send us your feedback by email. Until […]