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 […]
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This September 18 to 21, in Mont Tremblant, the Canadian Academy of Endodontists (CAE) is holding its 55th annual meeting. Open to endodontists and general dentists alike, the conference features speakers, workshops, sessions and social activities. In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe is joined by CAE annual meeting speaker, Dr. Alan Law, a Minnesota-based endodontist and […]
Telehealth, virtual healthcare tools, telemedicine and the virtual care technology industries are growing at an incredible speed. Patients in Canada can now pay a fee to receive care from a physician which includes: Diagnosis for medical conditions Acute care Chronic care Labs and referrals Prescriptions Medical Notes Medical advice Mental health Payment models vary among providers […]
We are days away from the Canadian Dental Association and the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan joint convention, September 12 to 14 in Saskatoon. Today we’re joined by Saskatchewan-based, CDSPI Financial Planner and conference speaker, Shane Dewling, about managing malpractice for dentists. During this short Oasis discussion, Mr. Dewling provides a session preview including: Information about the main […]
Researchers conducted a systematic review evaluating the potential of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to preserve the alveolar ridge. PRF, the second generation of platelet concentrates, is used in many areas of dentistry but its effectiveness in preserving the alveolar ridge remains controversial. In a recent article published in the September 2019 edition of the Journal of […]
Endodontic technologies and biomaterials have undergone substantial advances in the last decade. In spite of these advances, some integral limitations in endodontic treatment continue to persist. This year, at the annual meeting of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, happening September 18 to 21 in Mont Tremblant, Dr. Anil Kishen, Professor of Endodontics at the University […]
People with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and otherwise vulnerable persons have difficulty accessing oral care. And accessing care becomes even more difficult for patients living with highly stigmatised diseases like HIV/AIDS. A recent research survey conducted in British Columbia, published in JCDA and looking at the availability of oral care (and medical) services for people living […]