Patients and dentists alike have many questions about when, and how to use pain medications such as opioids, following the removal of wisdom teeth. This common procedure can be painful for many days, following wisdom teeth removal; and sometimes requires taking opioids to adequately manage the ensuing pain. However, how can dentists and patients safely […]
Healthcare professionals and public health officials are awaiting the results of a public consultation on Reducing Youth Access and Appeal of Vaping Products: Potential Regulatory Measures. The consultation will inform the creation of regulatory measures based on comments and insights collected from the general public, tobacco control experts, healthcare providers, academics, and others. The measures […]
Supporting patients, managing staff, and growing a dental practice are unique stressors of the dental practice. And they can take a toll on mental health and wellbeing. Today we’re exploring the effect of stress on the body and how to better manage stress as a dentist with Dr. Sally Safa who here to share her […]
The 2019 CDA Convention delivered in collaboration with The College of Dental Surgeons Saskatchewan is just three months away, and speakers like today’s Oasis Discussions guest, Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, are busy preparing their talks and presentations. During the conference, speakers will be sharing their thoughts and expertise on important topics like Dr. Quiñonez’s presentation about trust […]
Following decades of research indicating that bacteria are responsible for tooth decay, the need for fillings and restorations, a new study, conducted by a number of University of Toronto oral health researchers and titled Human neutrophils degrade methacrylate resin composites and tooth dentin, is now pointing to a long-ignored culprit: neutrophils. A type of white blood […]
Following legalization in October of 2018, interprovincial laws dictating where and how Canadians can buy cannabis products have made it difficult for recreational and medicinal consumers to get detailed, customized information about safe cannabis use. To help people better navigate the world of cannabis and educate users, the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) has made […]
This year, the Canadian Dental Association and the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan are co-hosting the 2019 Oral Health Conference from September 12 to 14 in beautiful Saskatoon. Today, we’re joined by CDSS President, Dr. Hilary Stevens to learn what attending delegates can expect from the conference’s programs, speakers, and sessions as well as the […]
Our Questions from Clinicians segment is back! And this time we’re talking veneers and addressing inquiries from GPs about cementing veneers. Join Dr. Rick Carvalho to unpack and explore how best to cement patient veneers. About Dr. Rick Carvalho Dr. Carvalho is a Professor in the Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Division of Biomaterials […]