Falling off the health and fitness wagon is something that we are all too familiar with. After a busy day at the dental office it’s all too easy to skip that gym session and grab something quick and unhealthy for dinner. So, what is the secret to staying motivated in the midst of a busy […]
Given their proximity to patients during treatment and the types of procedures they perform, dentists are considered a high-risk group for acquiring COVID-19. Yet there is no current data or literature to evaluate the incidence rate of COVID-19 in Canadian dentists, nor is it known which dental procedures carry a high risk. In this edition […]
On the face of it, dental work does not appear to be particularly rigorous or prone to injury. At least not compared with the work of, say, a construction worker or a firefighter. But studies show that work-related injury is a real problem for dentists. And though they may not particularly susceptible to one-time trauma, […]
The benefits of interdisciplinary care in dentistry first became apparent to Dr. Sam Hickman during his time at the Mayo Clinic, where he was clearly impressed by how the specialist dental care center operated as a collaborative model. Now, having recently purchased his own practice in Ottawa, Dr. Hickman is well on his way to […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, causing frequent reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus and the oral cavity. Affecting 18-34% of the Canadian population, the incidence of GERD has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic due to higher levels of stress, increased alcohol consumption and […]
COVID-19 vaccines: McGill researchers track the global race Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca.
Dental departments are often the best kept secret in hospitals, supporting patients in a way that can sometimes be overshadowed by the broader strokes of systemic healthcare. But since its founding in the early 1980s, the Dental Department at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto has sought to promote dentistry as an integral part of the overall […]