In the second part of this two-part presentation on the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting caries, Dr. James Tonogai, a prosthodontist from Mississauga, ON, walks through two unique clinical case studies where he used SDF for caries management. Helpful links: Presentation reference list Watch the Conversation (17'34") Do you have […]
Since it was approved by Health Canada in 2017, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used in Canada to arrest caries and help keep teeth healthy in a minimally invasive way. In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist from Brampton, ON, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of SDF. She also highlights […]
The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) recently hosted a webinar on fostering inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ patients and staff in the dental office. In this Oasis discussion, Dr. Salima Dadani, Director of Member Support at BCDA, discusses why inclusion in the workplace is an issue dental practice owners should prioritize. She also highlights some of the […]
Opioids and Pain in Youth: A Toolkit is a recently published resource from Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), a national knowledge mobilization network that shares evidence-based solutions for the medical use of opioids to address short and long-term pain in youth. In this video discussion, Dr. Astha Shah, Health Policy Advisor and Scientific Editor […]
With an increasing number of dental patients with dental implants, how do we ensure that their oral health and the health of the dental implant is optimal? In this presentation, Dr. Trudy Nwachukwu, a certified specialist in periodontics from Saskatoon, discusses the assessment process for peri-implant health, and outlines strategies for recognizing and managing peri-implant […]
In this final presentation on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta outlines the key considerations when treating a patient with diabetes and shares some useful resources for treating medically compromised patients. You can watch Dr. Mohanta’s other CDA Oasis presentations on managing medically compromised patients at the links below. Managing […]
Dentists spend a lot of time learning the skills of dentistry so they can provide the quality dental care patients need. However, when a patient’s behaviour cannot be managed effectively, it can become difficult or even impossible to carry out the required care. This scenario is particularly common in the pediatric setting. In this video […]
In this latest video on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist from Brampton, ON, discusses the management of patients with implanted cardiac devices. Dr. Mohanta discusses the key concerns for treating patients with implanted cardiac devices in the dental office and outlines best practices for dental management. […]