At first glance, a small dental office may not seem like an obvious target for cybercriminals. However, the opposite is often true. Healthcare providers—including dental practices—store significant amounts of sensitive patient information, making them attractive targets for extortion. In this CDA Oasis discussion, David Monroe, CEO of Awee, a Montreal-based cybersecurity firm, explains why cybercriminals […]
Vertical bone loss presents one of the greatest challenges in implant dentistry, often compromising both the functional and esthetic outcomes of implant-supported restorations. In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Mohammad Javaid, a certified periodontist and principal clinician at Cityview Periodontal and Oral Surgery Centre in Regina, takes a deep dive into the complexities of 3D […]
Many individuals living with mental illness may experience challenges in maintaining oral hygiene due to cognitive impairment, medication side effects, and/or behavioral barriers. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. David Clark, BSc, DDS, MSc (Pathology), and Lacey Smith, RDH, share insights on their upcoming webinar focused on oral health strategies for comprehensive care for patients […]
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 […]