Dr. Jose Lança is an M.D., Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Pharmacology in the Faculty of Dentistry, and in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. In this interview, PART TWO, we’re talking with Dr. Lança about drug interactions (and implications) that can occur in patients […]
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s weekly Measles and Rubella Reports, there are presently five active cases of measles in Canada with a total of eight having been reported in 2019. A number of confirmed cases of measles were reported in mid-February in British Columbia. Most of these cases were associated with a […]
The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is fast approaching. In this discussion we catch up with ODA ASM speaker Dr. Mark Nicolucci DDS, MS, FRDC(C), who will be delivering two course sessions on managing and maintaining dental implants during this year’s meeting. Dr. Mark Nicolucci Dr. Mark Nicolucci earned his dental degree from the […]
Cannabis has been legal across Canada for six months. Meanwhile consumers and health professionals continue to ask questions about the health effects and long-term implications of using cannabis, particularly when it is inhaled second-hand. In August of 2018, prior to legalization, the Canadian Medical Association Journal Open published the results of a systematic review led […]
The Ontario Dental Association‘s 2019 Annual Spring Meeting is around the corner. We kick off our 2019 round of CE Showcases with Dr. Shawn Steele, Chair, Education Advisory Committee who put together the ASM program. ASM2019 is scheduled for May 9 to 11, 2019. Dr. Steele graduated from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry in 2005, he quickly […]
Dr. Jose Lança is an M.D., Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Pharmacology in the Faculty of Dentistry, and in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. In this three-part interview series, we’re talking with Dr. Lança about what dentists need to know cannabis impairment and the […]
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we sat down with the current president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA), Dr. Nada Haidar, to talk about her journey as a dental professional. During this conversation, she also shares her experience and insights about women holding leadership and prominent positions in dentistry. Dr. Nada Haidar is […]
A sleek office space complete with devices like Smart Speakers tells patients that your practice is modern, current, and even a little cool. But do devices like Google Home Speaker, Alexa, Sonos Play, the LG Smart Speaker, and others pose a security risk to your business? Today we sat down with cyber security expert, CEO […]