A new CDC report authored by Dr. Paul Eke and colleagues entitled, “Update on Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: NHANES 2009-2012,” published by the Journal of Periodontology confirms an earlier analysis that found a high level of prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S. adult population. Context The report describes prevalence, severity, […]
FDI made five statements at the 68th World Health Assembly: three of them were on its own behalf and two on behalf of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA). The WHA took place in Geneva from 18 to 26 May. FDI statements FDI pointed out that global and national surveillance of oral diseases (the most prevalent […]
Complicated Extractions No Longer Require Predetermination As of June 1, 2015, complicated extractions (codes 71201, 71209, 71211 and 71219; Québec: 72100 GP, 77910 PE, 71008 PR, 71004 PR and 72110 GP) no longer require predetermination. These services, previously categorized as Schedule B procedures, have been moved to Schedule A. Dental providers are encouraged to bill […]
Watch Dr. Gordon Guyatt’s April 21 lecture, “Why Bother With Evidence-Based Dentistry?” at the Faculty of Dentistry. Watch Dr. Guyatt’s April 21 lecture, “Evidence-based Medicine: Past, Present, and Future.” “Before evidence-based medicine, something was going very wrong,” said Dr. Gordon Guyatt during his aptly titled Dean’s Lecture on April 21, “Evidence-Based Medicine: Past, Present […]
One of CDA Oasis priority topics for 2015 is communication and its role in the success of the dental practice. We are pleased to present a series of made-up scenarios related to various aspects of communication in the dental office. Below is the first in the series. We welcome your input about this topic. You have the […]
Great West Bulk Pay Dental FAQ Great West Bulk Pay Dental FAQ (French) Great West Dental Provider Statement Explained Great West Dental Provider Statement Explained (French) In July, Great-West Life is enhancing the payment process for all Dentists by offering weekly direct deposit payments instead of individual cheques per visit. Payments will include an easy-to-read […]
On April 13, 2015, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry held a live twitter session to answer questions about Interview Weekend and the School’s student experience. Ms. Jennifer Parraga, Director of Communications at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the reason behind such activity as well as its importance and […]
This summary is based on the article published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics: Impacted central incisors: Factors affecting prognosis and treatment duration (May 2015) Stella Chaushu, Tal Becker, and Adrian Becker Context Although the prevalence of non-eruption or impaction of the maxillary central incisor is low, its occurrence is disfiguring for […]