The Crawford Dental Collection is Canada’s premier dental history collection that was gifted to the Museum of Health Care by the Canadian Dental Association’s Dentistry Canada Fund. Named after Dr. Ralph Crawford and Mrs. Olga Crawford, who began the collection in the 1960s, the exhibit features over 1,500 artifacts and archives. In this CDA Oasis […]
A recent class action lawsuit filed against Heartland Dental in the US has shone a spotlight on the use of AI applications in the dental office and raises questions about how practice owners obtain meaningful consent from patients in this era of advanced technology. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Anne Genge, a dental AI and […]
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit peoples with coverage for a range of health benefits otherwise not covered through provincial or territorial health insurance, private insurance plans or other publicly funded programs. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Scott Leckie, a general dentist from Winnipeg and member of […]
As our population ages, dental professionals are increasingly called upon to address the unique oral health challenges faced by frail older adults. Among the most pressing of these is root caries, a condition that not only undermines dental function and comfort but also has the potential to significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. In […]
Alors que l’influence de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) sur la profession dentaire continue de croître, l’orthodontie est l’un des domaines qui devrait être le plus touché. Dans cette discussion Oasis de l’ADC, le Dr Normand Bach, orthodontiste et professeur agrégé à l’Université de Montréal, explore le potentiel de l’IA pour révolutionner le diagnostic, la planification des […]
Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a variation of a normal oral structure and is defined as a restrictive lingual frenulum that may interfere with breastfeeding and increase maternal nipple pain by restricting the extension and elevation of the tongue to grasp the nipple while suckling. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Duy Dat Vu, […]
Canada is currently experiencing a measles outbreak, with cases reported in multiple jurisdictions. The outbreak, which began in October 2024, is the worst since Canada was certified as having eliminated the disease in 1998. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Marina Salvadori, Senior Medical Advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses the role […]
Dental emergencies can be stressful and challenging, especially when they involve young children. From sudden tooth pain to traumatic injuries, these situations require prompt and effective care to ensure the best possible outcomes. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Nik Sharma, a pediatric dental specialist from Toronto, outlines some of the common dental emergencies he […]