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CDA Essentials and CDA Oasis Highlights 2025

December 15, 2025

As we look back on another eventful year in Canadian dentistry, here’s a recap of some of the biggest stories featured in CDA Essentials and CDA Oasis during 2025.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our contributors, our readers and our viewers. We look forward to sharing more discussions, knowledge, and expertise with you in 2026!

Nanotechnology in Dentistry: From Fiction to Reality

Nanotechnology has garnered significant attention across various professions and industries and is now becoming more integrated in dentistry. This innovative technology, which involves the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale, holds great potential for the future of dental care. Read more...

ISO/TC 106: Quality, Performance and Safety

Ever wonder who determines the performance requirements for amalgam separators? Curious about who decided the ring colours on the neck of your burs that indicate grain coarseness? Who figured out the safety limits for exposure to ultraviolet irradiance from dental operating lights? The International Standards Organization’s technical committee on dentistry has published 201 standards on terms and definitions; performance, safety and specification requirements of dental products; and clinically relevant test methods. Read more...

Big Picture: Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives in the past century and extended the average human lifespan by 23 years. But with the prevalent use of antibiotics, disease-causing bacteria
have evolved to become resistant to them and they are no longer as effective at treating infections. Antimicrobial resistance is increasing worldwide and threatens to undo the progress of the last 100 years. Read more...

Rethinking Dentistry in the Age of Climate Change

As co-director of the provincial oral health research network (Réseau Québécois de recherche intersectorielle en santé buccodentaire et osseuse durable – RiSBOd), Dr. Christophe Bedos and his colleagues were told by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) that research networks needed to reinvent themselves. The directive was clear: move away from narrow, disease based approaches and instead focus on intersectoral, population-relevant challenges, issues like climate change, socioeconomic inequality, aging and artificial intelligence.  Read more...

Understanding Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a deeply personal experience that is difficult to measure, because it’s based on self reports,” says Dr. Étienne Vachon-Presseau, a pain researcher at McGill University. He explains that chronic pain, which affects 1 in 5 adults in Canada at some point in their lives, is not merely a symptom of injury or disease—it’s an intricate interplay of biology, psychology and social context. Read more...

Using AI Tools in the Dental Office

The last few years have seen a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence in dentistry to speed up the diagnostic process, streamline administrative tasks, and improve practice efficiency. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Thomas Nguyen, assistant professor at McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Science, discusses the use and effectiveness of AI tools currently available to dentists in Canada. Watch the discussion...

Making a Difference with the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation

In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Izchak Barzilay, prosthodontist, CEO, and founder of Build Your Smile Dental Foundation, discusses the foundation’s humble beginnings and shares his experiences providing essential dental care both at home and abroad. Watch the discussion...

Minimally Invasive Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry

Minimally invasive techniques in pediatric dentistry prioritize the preservation of healthy tooth structure while seeking to treat dental caries with minimal discomfort to young patients. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Nik Sharma, a pediatric dental specialist from Toronto, outlines the key benefits of a minimally invasive approach and walks through some common techniques he uses in his practice. Watch the discussion...

The Role of Dentists in the Fight Against Head and Neck Cancer

The incidence of head and neck cancer has been increasing both globally and across Canada in recent years, with projections suggesting a continued rise. The increase is largely attributed to rising rates of oropharyngeal cancer, which are closely linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Cheryl Cable outlines the major risk factors behind this increased incidence of disease and highlights what dentists can do to better screen their patients and advise on HPV vaccination. Listen to the discussion...

Dental Management of Patients with Cognitive Impairment

In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Nicholas Tong, Assistant Professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Dental Geriatrics, discusses key considerations in managing patients with cognitive impairment. Dr. Tong shares a framework for assessing a patient’s competence to provide informed consent and provides practical resources to help improve their quality of life. Watch the discussion...

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