In this video, Tim Caruso, physical therapist, speaks about the importance of ergonomics in dentistry. Good ergonomics should be an important consideration in a dental practice to ensure the clinician is comfortable, efficient, effective but, most importantly healthy! Ergonomic issues are related to aches and pains that are felt during or after the work day […]
The OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp™ is a core educational course covering all the basics in infection prevention and safety. The OSAP Boot Camp is a crucial building block for every dental professional with infection control responsibilities. The course runs from Monday through Wednesday, January 11-13, 2016 in Atlanta, GA and offers up to 24 hours of CE […]
Etiology Gingival recession can be described as exposure of the root surface due to apical displacement of the gingival margins along with other components of the periodontium. Etiological factors predisposing to gingival recession include: Periodontal inflammation Tooth brush abrasion and trauma Overhanging restoration margins which lead to plaque accumulation and inflammation Bone dehiscence and fenestration […]
A new report by the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), released on November 30, 2015, recommended government action is needed to address gaps in the care and resources available to Canadians living with diabetes in the face of a rapidly growing prevalence rate for the disease. The number of Canadians living with diabetes has more than doubled […]
This case is presented by Dr. Joonyoung Ji Dr. Ji is a dental anesthesiologist in Ottawa. Watch the case presentation We welcome your feedback about this case. You have the option to remain anonymous in leaving your feedback. Please note that all your comments are moderated by the CDA Oasis Team and no comments go live immediately. […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou explores with Dr. Suham Alexander the topic of xerostomia in the elderly patient. Video Highlights Xerostomia or dry mouth is a common condition that occurs in the elderly population. In xerostomia, salivary flow is reduced. Because saliva has several important functions in the oral cavity including but not limited to antimicrobial effects, digestion, […]
This post was prepared in collaboration with Carestream On an experimental basis, we have asked a limited number of companies to provide us with practical “How To” answers to clinical questions. We were prompted to conduct this experiment when dental team members told us that they visit company websites and consult company representatives for practical […]
By Dr. Chiraz Guessaier I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kenneth Wright, founder of the Dental Outreach Community Service (DOCS) Program at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented Dr. Wright with […]