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 […]
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 […]