Dentistry is a demanding profession. Long hours at the office can make it difficult for dentists to get the nutrition they need to sustain them through a busy day and keep them healthy. When push comes to shove, it can be all too easy to resort to comfort eating and to reach for whatever food […]
Electric scooters and e-bikes are not a recent invention. In fact, the first electric motorbike predated the first gas-powered motorbike way back in the late 1800s. But if you live anywhere near an urban area, the chances are you’ve noticed an explosion in the popularity of electric-powered transportation over the last few years. Hailed as […]
Mouthwash Can Kill COVID-19 in 30 Seconds, Preliminary Lab Study Finds Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective ADA to launch JADA+ monograph focused on COVID-19's impact on dentistry Flu cases in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing […]
Every dental professional knows the feeling of a stiff neck and shoulders after a long day on their feet at the clinic. But what are the long-term consequences of poor posture on the job, and what should we be doing to offset them? In this edition of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Uche Odiatu, General Dentist […]
Dental offices across Canada may be back open for business, but the stress and anxiety of a pandemic that has gripped the world has not gone away. Although many of the immediate concerns presented by COVID have now been addressed, one larger-than-life concern remains: uncertainty. When will dentists finally be able to relax in the […]
The soft tissue around dental implants does not behave in the same way as the tissue around natural teeth. The combination of reduced vasculature, less collagen fibre, and the lack of attachment adds up to a less robust support system for the implant. If not managed carefully, this can lead to implant exposure and bone […]
Broken root tips and retained fragments have long posed a problem for exodontists: Should you leave the tooth fragment where it is or should you take it out? To help resolve this long-standing dilemma, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh, to lend his considerable experience and expertise […]