As implant therapy becomes more commonplace throughout the patient population, the dental community continues to learn about associated complications and how best to treat them. In this CDA Oasis presentation Dr. Mohammad Javaid, certified periodontist and principal clinician at Cityview Periodontal and Oral Surgery Centre in Regina, discusses the use of connective tissue graft (CTG) […]
The Build Your Smile Dental Foundation (BYSDF) mission is rooted in the belief that dental care is a fundamental human right, not a privilege reserved for a select few. Established in 2018, the foundation has rapidly evolved into an internationally recognized dental foundation committed to providing dental care to those in need. In this CDA […]
Every year, dental students at McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences search the literature related to a particular problem in dentistry and oral health, critically appraise it, extract the salient points, and provide a critical summary and clinical bottom line. In this CDA Oasis discussion, faculty assistant professor Dr. Svetlana Tikhonova […]
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 […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where sleep is interrupted by abnormal breathing, and other common sleep disorders affect millions of Canadians every year. When undiagnosed and untreated, these disorders can negatively impact daytime functionality, reduce quality of life, and lead to many long-term health issues. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Stephen Bray, diplomate […]
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious medical condition that occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and infect the endocardium, the innermost lining of the heart. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Aviv Ouanounou, associate professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, highlights the key risk factors for IE and shares the findings of […]
As oral health workforce shortages continue to be a challenge for dental offices across Canada, a positive workplace culture can be key to maintaining an engaged and satisfied staff. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, general dentist and strategic leadership and workplace culture consultant, stresses the importance of onboarding in workplace culture and […]
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 2024. 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 […]