Dr. Trista Felty Orthodontist, Abbotsford BC Recent statistics show that 3.96 billion people are currently using social media worldwide, with the average user having 8.6 social media accounts. In a little more than two decades, the world has become one giant social network, and if you’re a dentist in private practice, the chances are your […]
Hartley Jafine Drama and Improv Teacher Difficult conversations with colleagues and staff are a fact of life in any profession, and dentistry is no exception. Dealing with differences in opinion, gaps in expectation, and handling disciplinary or underperformance issues are all part of what it is to manage your own practice. So how can we […]
Dr. Trista Felty Orthodontist, Abbotsford BC Besides the third molar, canines are the most commonly impacted tooth in the mouth. 2% of the overall population will have impacted canines, 8% of which will be bilateral. The condition can occur on both the upper and lower arches, and it affects women approximately twice as frequently as […]
Dr. Lesia Waschuk on Going Back to PracticeIn June of 1991, Dr. Lesia Waschuk walked out of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in her hand, the first step on what promised to be a lengthy career as a practicing dental professional. Just seven years […]
Dr. Camila Caro Orthodontist, Toronto ON The overall dental care for a patient with cleft lip and palate is extensive, typically comprising a plan that spans 12-15 years and includes treatment including mixed dentition, expansion, bone graft, orthodontics, possible jaw surgery, implants, and final restoration. Dr. Camila Caro is an orthodontist from Toronto who herself […]
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Dr. Faraj Edher Prosthodontist, Vancouver BC Every dentist who has ever fitted a crown will identify with the scenario: You have just placed a crown. The crown is cemented, the shade is perfect, and the contour is fantastic. And then the patient tells you something is not quite right. The bite feels funny. In this […]
Dr. PJ Murphy Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Faculty of Dentistry Latest estimates suggest that up to 50 million people in North America are taking anti-coagulant agents. Tens of millions more end up on aspirin or anti-platelet medications. Overall, close to 100 million people are on antithrombotic medications. In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. […]