The annual conference of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is happening this September 19 to 21 in Ottawa. Open to all dentists, this conference makes special focus on what’s new in the field. Today, Dr. Ian McConnachie, Chair of the local organising committee joins Dr. John O’Keefe to talk about what attendees can expect. […]
Following an 11-year longitudinal study on the effectiveness of powered toothbrushes (PTB), scientists at the University of Greifswald, Germany, have confirmed what dentists have long suspected: when it comes to reduced gum disease, reduced loss of clinical attachment, and tooth retention, powered toothbrushes are more effective than their manual counterparts (MTB). Chief Executive of the Oral Health […]
A new project from the Alberta Dental Association and College is setting its sights on filling service gaps in oral healthcare to help vulnerable patients and populations access care. The recently launched Alberta Dental Foundation can provide the missing link. While government programs help many patients, some remain unable to access or afford much-needed care. Today, […]
The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD) is hosting their annual meeting September 20-21 in the city of Toronto. Dr. Sonica Singhal, President-elect of CAPHD and Chief Meeting Organiser joins Dr. John O’Keefe to provide an overview of the conference and what it has to offer. During this Oasis conversation, Dr. Singhal discusses: The conference theme–body, […]
Dental Industry Association of Canada is an association of dental manufacturers, distributors, commercial dental laboratories and service providers committed to the highest standards of service to dental professionals in Canada. In this edition of Oasis Discussions, Dr. John O’Keefe meets with Jim Wareing, newly installed President of the DIAC. Visit the DIAC website. About […]
Dr. Timucin Ari is a paediatric dentist based in London, Ontario, and past president of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health. Today, Dr. Ari speaks with Dr. John O’Keefe about the newly formed Canadian Society for Disability in Oral Health (CSDH). Watch this brief conversation and learn more about the Canadian Society for Disability […]
I sat down with our CDA Oasis friends David Chong Yen and his colleague Eugene Chu from DCY. David Chong Yen and Eugene Chu are chartered professionals accountants from Toronto who have extensive experience working with dentists. They offered to present a post on the most common mistakes dentists make when purchasing a dental practice. I hope you […]
Continuing our series of applying a systematic approach to interpreting dental radiographs, Dr. Bob Wood reviews four additional case studies. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment about this post in the box below, send your feedback by email or call us at 1-855-716-2747. Until next time! CDA Oasis Team Read/download the transcript of the case presentation (PDF) Download […]