Dr. Avi Shelemay Periodontist from Ottawa When it comes to optimizing outcomes in tooth replacement, there is much to consider before the condemned tooth even comes out of the patient’s mouth. Discussing options with the patient before extraction will open up more possibilities, and will ultimately make life easier when the time comes to place […]

Dr. Rodrigo Cunha Endodontist from Winnipeg MA First introduced as an endodontic irrigant as early as the 1930s, there is no doubt that Sodium Hypochlorite has long been the go-to solution when it comes to managing infection in root canal treatment. But what are the primary variables when it comes to optimizing its use? In […]

Dr. Jose Lança Assistant Professor​ Clinical Sciences - Pharmacology - Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology - Temerty Faculty of Medicine In recent months, the opioid crisis has been somewhat overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But just because it has taken a back seat in the public eye does not mean that it […]

Dr. John Viviano General Practitioner, Mississauga ON Expert in Obstructive Sleep Apnea In the second of a series of Oasis Live discussions on Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Dr. John Viviano talks to Dr. John O’Keefe about screening protocols for OSA in the Dental Office. Dr. Viviano explains that screening is a simple process that can be […]

Dr. John Viviano General Practitioner, Mississauga ON Expert in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is a global problem that affects 1 billion people worldwide, including 30 million in the US and 3 million in Canada. The potentially serious disorder occurs when the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep. In this […]