This year, the CDA OASIS theme for National Oral Health Month is Myth Busting. Starting today, we’re tackling common and notable facts, myths, and fictions, and looking at what’s true and what’s false in the wonderful world of dentistry. This month we’re setting the record straight about common misinformation and bogus news for patients and […]
This spring, the Alberta Dental Association and College kicks off a brand-new conference in Calgary. The Alberta Wellness Summit, happening May 23-25, will take specific focus on dentists’ physical, mental, and financial wellness. This summit includes activities like walks and hikes in the beautiful Bow River Valley, and even morning yoga before sessions begin. Today, we speak with […]
A new fellowship program in dental oncology is launching at Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto. Dr. Erin Watson, Co-Director and Supervisor of the program, gave Dr. John O’Keefe an overview about the program as well additional details on how to apply to and participate in the program. To learn more about the Fellowship Program, […]
Dr. Bob Wood, specialist in oral and maxillofacial radiology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, joins Dr. John O’Keefe in the 7th episode of our video presentation series to help clinicians systematically review and interpret radiographs. Using real clinical cases, Dr. Wood articulates the required steps to get to an accurate interpretation that leads to a precise diagnosis. […]
In 1959, the Canadian Dental Association created the Canadian Dental Services Plans Inc., better known as CDSPI, a company that thousands of Canadian dentists employ for their investments and insurance services. This year CDSPI turns 60. Six decades of dedication at the service of Canadian dentists and I sat down with Ed Dermit, the President […]
The Cubes in Space Experiment is a global competition, offered at no cost, for students 11-18 years of age to design and propose experiments to launch into space or a near space environment on a NASA sounding rocket and zero-pressure scientific balloon. A group of young students at a school in Ottawa, St. Brother André, […]
The Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is the national voice of pediatric dentistry in canada. It is a membership organization, representing over 300 pediatric dentists across Canada. CAPD members serve as primary and comprehensive oral health care providers for thousands of children from infancy through adolescence. With specialized techniques of behaviour management and dental care, […]
Most Canadians have been impacted by mental illness. In fact, in any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge or illness, and dental professionals are no exception. Today, we’re are talking about the importance of mental health and wellness more than ever. And to help dental professionals tackle a range […]