Encryption is a hot topic these days. We have heard about it in the news…how Apple refused to release the code to the FBI to access the San Bernardino shooter’s phone, how encryption can be used against us through a virus called ransomware, and numerous other discussions. Indeed, it’s a new buzz word in technology. […]
Dr. Victor Lopes, from the University of Edinburgh, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about increasing awareness and advocating about oral cancer through their campaign, “Let’s Talk About Mouth Cancer.” Highlights Dr. Victor Lopes, consultant Oral Maxillofacial surgeon, and his colleagues in Edinburgh, Scotland take an active role in raising awareness and advocating about oral cancer through […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of the American Dental Association: “The changing tobacco landscape. What dental professionals need to know” (June 2016) Elizabeth T. Couch, MS, RDH Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS, MPH, PhD Stuart A. Gansky, MS, DrPH Margaret M. Walsh, MA, MS, EdD, RDH Context Tobacco products in the United States […]
Dr. Jose Lança, MD. PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology in the Faculty of Dentistry and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the new anti-coagulant drugs on the market and their relevance to dental practice. Highlights There are newer oral anticoagulants (NOACs), direct oral anticoagulants, available on the market for […]
Dr. Steve Bayne who was a professor in the School of Dentistry, University of Michigan and distinguished speaker at the recent IADR meeting in Seoul South Korea spoke with Dr. Chiraz Guessaier. Dr. Bayne’s presentation was titled “Current Challenges for Dental Materials Research: The Street Light Effect.” Highlights Currently, there is too much product testing, […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou returns to Oasis Discussions to give us a brief overview of schizophrenia. Highlights Schizophrenia affects ~1% of the Canadian and American population and the disease onset is mainly in the late teens and early twenties. This can have a devastating effect, not only, on the patient but, on his/her family as well […]
Dr. Alyssa Hayes gives us a brief introduction to the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD) as it prepares to mark its 50th anniversary this year. The CAPHD is the national voice for dental public health and advocates for improvements in oral health and equitable access to care for all Canadians. The CAPHD conference […]
Sandy Evans, dental assistant, post-director of the Waldo County Dental Program and PhD candidate, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the importance of coming up with alternative non-traditional ways to deliver dental services in rural areas and to vulnerable populations. Highlights Sandy Evans, who worked with the Waldo Community Action Partners in Waldo County, Maine was […]