Recent advances in the use of virtual reality in healthcare are offering the potential to transform care in many settings, including pediatric diagnostics and treatment, surgery planning, pain management, and virtual care. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Professor Sylvie Le May, Dr. Marie-Eve Asselin, and Dr. Wenjia Wu discuss their ongoing clinical trial to measure […]
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 […]
On April 12, the American Dental Association (ADA) will host a live webinar on advancements in geriatric care. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Nicholas Tong, webinar speaker and Program Director at the University of British Columbia General Practice Residency Program, discusses the future of geriatric dental care in Canada and gives an overview of […]
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 […]
March 20th is World Oral Health Day, an FDI World Dental Federation initiative that aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to secure good oral health. This year’s theme is “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body”. In this Oasis discussion, CDA President, Dr. Heather Carr, discusses the importance of the link […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to volunteer as a dentist in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves with over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds? In this Oasis discussion, Dr. Jim Chung, a general dentist and professional writer and photographer from Toronto, shares his recent experience volunteering […]
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 […]