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 […]
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Dr. Chantal Czerednikow, General Dentist from Montreal QC, hosts the latest education session from The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health. Featuring presentations from six expert panelists in language, advocacy and caregiving, this in-depth discussion addresses key topics in the politics of disability, including: Language and the politics of disability The importance of building […]
University of Alberta team will lead public consultation on who gets COVID-19 vaccine first 'Another layer of protection': Feds now recommend three-layer masks with filters Unauthorized nicotine buccal pouches may pose serious health risks N.W.T dentists frustrated with gov't as regulations prevent them from going to communities We invite you to send us leads to […]
I welcome, once again, Dr. Paul Belzycki, general dentist from Toronto in this 5-minute cases series. Today case # 5, he manages the distressed emotional state of a long-time patient and he resolves to not leave her without teeth throughout the treatment process. In the follow-up conversation, Dr. Belzycki stresses the importance of mastering the […]