Here are the most important COVID-19 highlights presented by Dr. Aaron Burry, Associate Director of Professional Affairs and CDA staff lead on COVID-19. CDA COVID-19 Roundup (9.05")
Metabolic syndrome is considered by some health experts to be the most troubling chronic health crisis in North America today, where the prevalence in the US alone is 38% of the adult population. The condition is characterized as a clustering of 3 out 5 medical conditions and is associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular […]
A recent study on the contamination of wastewater with pharmaceuticals found that the US had some of the highest levels of contaminants in drinking water worldwide. And while there has long been a concrete plan for the disposal of other biomedical waste, such as blood products, bodily fluids and other infectious materials, pharmaceutical waste has […]
Delayed but never deterred, the Manitoba Dental Association has launched its convention CE program online. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the joint CDA-MDA convention was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The MDA Convention Committee worked diligently to convert the convention from a face-to-face meeting to a virtual one and they have just made the […]
Despite a heavy reliance on technology, medicine and science, at the end of the day, dentistry is a people business. And though the distinction between patient and person may seem subtle, according to Dr. Christophe Bedos, Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University, it is a crucial distinction when it comes to the […]
In six short months, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a major rethink of how dentists run their practices. From patient screening to PPE and aerosol generation, every process and procedure is now being looked at through the lens of infection control. For many general dentists, such an extensive overhaul of practice has raised many questions. […]
Taking an accurate impression for a fixed dental prosthesis is a challenge that requires a strong understanding of the anatomy surrounding the finish line, the materials used, and the correct use of the impression tray. Recent studies within a commercial dental laboratory showed that 86% of crown and bridge impressions contained at least one detectable […]