Dr. Jennifer MacLellan Pediatric Dentist, Halifax NS Enamel hypomineralization can occur for many reasons, but is commonly observed in children with chronic systemic medical conditions or those who have suffered a febrile systemic illness during the period of enamel formation. A diagnosis of chronological enamel hypomineralization of permanent first molars often leads to difficult treatment […]
Dr. Rick Carvalho Professor, Faculty of Dentistry UBC Senior Past President of the Dental Materials Group - IADR Secretary of the Academy of Dental Materials With rapid advancements in dental restorative materials over recent decades, it can be hard to keep abreast of the current trends. In this latest episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. […]
In the first in a series of presentations revisiting the principles of oral surgery, Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh, an oral maxillofacial surgeon from London Ontario, talks to Dr. John O’Keefe about the all-important question of case selection. With a primary focus on patient-related factors, Dr. Abbaszadeh highlights the importance and key considerations of a comprehensive medical […]
In this edition of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, presents Dr. Firoozeh Samim, specialist in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, with a clinical scenario involving a young female with intermittent swelling of the submandibular gland area who has limited access to specialist care. Walking through the somewhat limited patient […]
Thyroid disease is a common medical condition that affects approximately 9% of the population. It affects more women than men, and typical onset occurs in late middle age. So, what are the implications for dentists in managing thyroid disease? In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites […]
When it comes to performing endodontic treatment, it is not uncommon for the tooth in question to be significantly broken down. In some cases, the defect may even be subgingival, which makes isolation of the tooth a real problem. So, what are the best options for clamping such a tooth to obtain adequate isolation? In […]
Happy New Year to all! We kickstart our year with a major update on the COVID-19 situation and its impact on your dental practice. Dr. Aaron Burry, from the Professional Affairs group at CDA, treats the 3 key elements that matter the most for you as a dentist practicing in this pandemic environment. He speaks […]
Locating the MB2 canal in an upper first molar has been a subject of interest and controversy for a long time. As recently as the 1980s, many dental schools taught that only around 50% of upper molars had an MB2 canal. This thinking has since changed. In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John […]