NDEB is currently seeking a respected dentist and team leader as its new Director of Examinations. Reporting to the Executive Director & Registrar and as a member of the Management Team, the Director of Examinations will direct and oversee the registration and credential verifications of all examinees, as well as the development, administration, evaluation and appeals […]
In this edition of View from the Chairside, frequent CDA Oasis contributor and Calgary-based GP dentist, Dr. Tom Shackleton, returns to talk about Lyme disease and its implication on the dental practice. During this presentation, Dr. Shackleton talks about: What Lyme disease is and what causes it. Why Lyme disease matters to dentists. If dentists […]
You’ve probably been following the news and you may have come across the headline of 400+ US dentists falling recently prey to Ransomware attacks. Although such news might make you think that an attack on your practice is imminent and that these stunts are mighty and uncontrollable, there are actually concrete steps you can take […]
New and seasoned dentists are bound to make financial decisions. Today, with help from David Chong Yen and Eugene Chu, professional chartered accountants at DCY, we’re providing you with tips and information for new dental graduates about managing debt and cultivating long-term financial wellbeing. In this conversation, Chiraz talks with David and Eugene about: Understanding and […]
A recently published systematic review entitled, Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery, systematic review and meta-analysis, had the objective to determine the effect of dental treatment prior to cardiac valve surgery (CVS) or left ventricle assist device (LVAD) implantation on morbidity and mortality. While there is debate concerning the potential benefits of dental […]
We are pleased to share with you another conversation in the series of conversations with leaders of the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD). Dr. John O’Keefe speaks with Dr. Sonica Singhal, CAPHD President-elect, and lead author, Dr. Kelli Stein, about their recent article entitled, The use and misuse of antibiotics in dentistry, as they […]
Dr. Bob Wood returns for the 10th episode of the series of video presentations to help clinicians systematically review and interpret radiographs. Using real clinical cases and films, Dr. Wood takes a deep dive into using the observation checklist to enhance radiographic interpretation skills and identify infections of the jaw. In this presentation, Dr. Wood discusses cases involving […]
Dr. Krystyna Adams is a member of the SFU Medical Tourism Research Group. She is a doctoral student whose PhD research will explore qualitative methods to examine the influences of the global trade in health services on health policy and planning at the national, regional, and global level. Dr. Adams’ case study research evaluated medical tourism in the small […]