Every dental professional knows the feeling of a stiff neck and shoulders after a long day on their feet at the clinic. But what are the long-term consequences of poor posture on the job, and what should we be doing to offset them? In this edition of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Uche Odiatu, General Dentist […]
Dental offices across Canada may be back open for business, but the stress and anxiety of a pandemic that has gripped the world has not gone away. Although many of the immediate concerns presented by COVID have now been addressed, one larger-than-life concern remains: uncertainty. When will dentists finally be able to relax in the […]
Falling off the health and fitness wagon is something that we are all too familiar with. After a busy day at the dental office it’s all too easy to skip that gym session and grab something quick and unhealthy for dinner. So, what is the secret to staying motivated in the midst of a busy […]
On the face of it, dental work does not appear to be particularly rigorous or prone to injury. At least not compared with the work of, say, a construction worker or a firefighter. But studies show that work-related injury is a real problem for dentists. And though they may not particularly susceptible to one-time trauma, […]
Conventional thinking dictates that to lose weight we simply need to burn more calories than we consume. But is weight loss really that simple? According to Dr. Uche Odiatu, dentist and wellness expert from Toronto, there are many ineffective strategies to lose weight, and one of them is to eat less. Perhaps that is why […]
Getting proper nutrition during a workday in the dental office can be a challenging business. After a busy morning filled with patient appointments, who’s got time to think about what they are going to eat for lunch? It’s hardly surprising then, that come lunchtime, we often reach for the most convenient option available to us−healthy […]
Dentistry, like many other health-related disciplines, has long been an attractive option for the ambitious, determined and goal-oriented individual. And while living the life of a high achiever certainly has many benefits, on a personal level, it can present some challenges. One such challenge is Imposter Phenomenon, a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts […]
As staff clinician and co-director of the facial pain clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Dr. Bruce Freeman knows a thing or two about stress. Dr. Freeman is also Director of Patient Experience for dentalcorp, helping dentists across Canada achieve clinical success that results in the best experience for their patients. And in his opinion, […]