With 34.5 million social media users and a penetration rate of almost 90 percent, Canada is one of the most digitally connected countries in the world. Therefore, it is no surprise that more and more dental practices are investing in social media strategies to connect with their patient base and promote their brand and business. […]
Periodontal disease affects seven in ten Canadians over the age of forty-five, often leading to tooth loss and other oral and systemic health complications. Yet, despite being such a common condition, it can be difficult to diagnose using current tools. In this video, Dr. Denice Bay, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Microbiology […]
As we look back on another eventful year in Canadian dentistry, here’s a recap of some of the biggest stories featured in CDA Essentials and CDA Oasis during 2023. We would like to take this opportunity thank our contributors, our readers and our viewers. We look forward to sharing more discussions, knowledge, and expertise with […]
According to Health Canada’s 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey, 27% of people aged 16 years and older reported having used cannabis in the past 12 months, an increase from 25% in the previous survey cycle. In this video, Dr. Mark Donaldson, an Assistant Principal at Vizient Solutions, discusses the oral health implications of cannabinoid use and […]
The CDA Oasis series on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office continues with a presentation by Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta and Dr. Ramez Salti on managing patients who are taking bisphosphonates and other medications that increase the risk of osteonecrosis. Dr. Mohanta and Dr. Salti’s recent article Can I Extract a Tooth if My […]
CDA has published its latest Abacus Data survey results, tracking public opinion and behavioural trends related to current issues facing dentistry. This video provides a short summary of key findings in the Wave 14 data (September 11-16, 2023), including an evaluation of public support for a national dental care program and an assessment of the […]
November 18-24 is World AMR Awareness Week 2023 — a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote best practices to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. In this video, Dr. Susan Sutherland, former Chief of Dentistry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and founding president of the Canadian […]
As more and more patients receive dental implants, which often require regular maintenance, one of the challenges for dentists is identifying the type of implant a patient has in their mouth. In this video, Dr. Thomas Nguyen, an Assistant Professor at McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences, discusses his current research project involving […]