Molar hypomineralization, also known as “chalky teeth”, is a developmental dental defect that results in low amounts of calcium mineral in enamel of affected teeth, often leaving them soft and porous. The condition affects more than 1-in-5 children worldwide and leads to increased incidences of caries and tooth decay. While the specific causation and pathogenesis […]
This month’s cybersecurity mini-workshop examines the security challenges associated with remote working. In this video, cybersecurity and privacy expert and educator, Anne Genge, walks through the Remote Work Checklist, highlighting key issues such as security control and monitoring, the value of work-from-home training, and the importance of having a work-from home policy. PDF Download: Remote […]
A recent University of Alberta study shows that the use of a target-controlled infusion (TCI) pump to administer patient sedation is just as safe, if not safer than manual injections delivered by a clinician. In this video, Dr. Douglas Lobb, Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, and lead investigator in the study, […]
Adopting the correct posture at work is an important factor in improving workplace safety, productivity, and avoiding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative trauma disorders. In this video, Tim Caruso, a physical therapist from Community Physical Therapy Addison, Illinois, who has worked extensively with the dental profession since 1988 in the fields of ergonomics, injury prevention […]
The cybersecurity mini-workshop series continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity expert and educator, considers the importance of mobile device security in the workplace, highlighting key practices such as having a mobile device security […]
The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges across many aspects of the dental profession, and dental education has been no exception. Given a shortage of dental assistants at the onset of the pandemic, the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta was faced with a problem: how to implement enhanced infection prevention protocols and support their […]
The Manitoba Dental Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the Lyle Best Humanitarian Award, an award given to an individual, dental practice, or organization in Canada that has had a profound impact on the dental health of impoverished populations, nationally or internationally. In this video, Rafi Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Manitoba Dental Association, […]
At the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 22-28, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) member states made the landmark decision to adopt the Global Strategy on Oral Health. This strategy is the first of its kind in international policy guidance for countries addressing oral diseases as public health problems. It also aims […]