A recent research project at the University of Alberta is investigating ultrasound as a safe and effective tool to assess both soft and hard tissue in the periodontal alveolar complex, potentially enhancing the ability to diagnose dental disease and treat patients more effectively. In this video, lead researchers from the University Alberta, Dr. Paul Major […]
A root perforation can be a stressful scenario that many dentists have faced in their clinical practise. In this video presentation, Dr. Mary Dabuleanu, endodontist from Toronto, walks through the management of a root perforation and offers some guiding principles to help avoid mishaps including: Diagnosing a root perforation How to avoid perforations The best […]
Molar hypomineralization, also known as “chalky teeth”, is a developmental dental defect that results in low amounts of calcium mineral in enamel of affected teeth, often leaving them soft and porous. The condition affects more than 1-in-5 children worldwide and leads to increased incidences of caries and tooth decay. While the specific causation and pathogenesis […]
This month’s cybersecurity mini-workshop examines the security challenges associated with remote working. In this video, cybersecurity and privacy expert and educator, Anne Genge, walks through the Remote Work Checklist, highlighting key issues such as security control and monitoring, the value of work-from-home training, and the importance of having a work-from home policy. PDF Download: Remote […]
A recent University of Alberta study shows that the use of a target-controlled infusion (TCI) pump to administer patient sedation is just as safe, if not safer than manual injections delivered by a clinician. In this video, Dr. Douglas Lobb, Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, and lead investigator in the study, […]
Adopting the correct posture at work is an important factor in improving workplace safety, productivity, and avoiding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative trauma disorders. In this video, Tim Caruso, a physical therapist from Community Physical Therapy Addison, Illinois, who has worked extensively with the dental profession since 1988 in the fields of ergonomics, injury prevention […]
The cybersecurity mini-workshop series continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity expert and educator, considers the importance of mobile device security in the workplace, highlighting key practices such as having a mobile device security […]
The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges across many aspects of the dental profession, and dental education has been no exception. Given a shortage of dental assistants at the onset of the pandemic, the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta was faced with a problem: how to implement enhanced infection prevention protocols and support their […]