As dental insurers increasingly use predictive analytics to review claims and identify unusual billing patterns, dentists need to understand how these technologies are being applied and the potential implications for their practices. Although insurer audits and dentist delistings remain relatively uncommon, the consequences can be significant for both dentists and their patients. In this CDA […]
Practising dentistry requires more than clinical expertise. Dentists must also navigate complex interpersonal relationships, manage stressful situations, and create an environment where patients and dental team members feel supported and understood. Emotional intelligence plays an important role in meeting these challenges and is increasingly recognized as an essential clinical leadership skill. In this second instalment […]
October is Menopause Awareness Month, an opportunity to promote education and support open discussion about menopause. Menopause presents a range of oral health challenges that dentists should be aware of—from dry mouth and burning mouth syndrome to changes in periodontal health and bone density. In this episode of CDA Oasis, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general […]
On October 6, 2026, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) released From Coverage to Care: An Evidence-informed Assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, a comprehensive assessment of the federal government’s Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Kirk Preston, CDA president, reflects on the program’s achievements to date, examines the barriers […]
Managing acute orofacial pain is an everyday responsibility in dental practice, but prescribing decisions require careful consideration of effective pain relief, patient safety, and the potential for medication misuse or diversion. In this CDA Oasis Podcast, Dr. Daniel Haas, an internationally renowned expert in dental anaesthesia and professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of […]
Access to basic oral health resources and education remains a challenge for many underserved communities. But sometimes, meaningful change begins with a simple idea and the determination of a few people to make a difference. In this episode of CDA Oasis, twin sisters and aspiring dentists Ashley and Breanna Bolliger share their story as founders […]
Dental trauma can happen anywhere and at any time—on the sports field, at school, at home, or in the workplace. When it does, timely and appropriate action can make a significant difference to a patient’s long-term outcome. In this CDA Oasis podcast, Dr. Liran Levin, President of the International Association of Dental Traumatology, and Dr. […]
Dentists and dental team members are often in a unique position to recognize signs of domestic and intimate partner violence. Injuries to the face, head, neck, and mouth may be among the clinical signs that something is wrong—but knowing what to look for, how to ask appropriate questions, and what to do when concerns arise […]