Research has demonstrated that kids learn more effectively before they start traditional schooling because kids play games. And when they play games together, they learn together. Dr. Melissa Ing, Tufts University, Dr. Wafa El-Badrawy, University of Toronto, and Dr. James Kaim, New York University, examine this concept in the context of dentistry in their presentation […]
This month marks the 10th Anniversary of Women in Dentistry, an organization founded in 2010 by Toronto-based prosthodontist, Dr. Effie Habsha. With a membership in excess of 1,500 registrants, the organization addresses common issues faced by women in the dental profession and hosts live events, web resources, and social media networking opportunities across Canada and […]
The 82nd annual Winter Clinic organised by the Toronto Academy of Dentistry is happening in Toronto, November 8, 2019. Dentists and their teams can meet industry exhibitors, network with their peers, and attend Continuing Education (CE) courses. Today, Dr. Elliott Schwartz, the Winter Clinic’s Chair, joins Dr. John O’Keefe to talk about this year’s Continuing Education courses and […]
This September 18 to 21, in Mont Tremblant, the Canadian Academy of Endodontists (CAE) is holding its 55th annual meeting. Open to endodontists and general dentists alike, the conference features speakers, workshops, sessions and social activities. In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe is joined by CAE annual meeting speaker, Dr. Alan Law, a Minnesota-based endodontist and […]
We are days away from the Canadian Dental Association and the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan joint convention, September 12 to 14 in Saskatoon. Today we’re joined by Saskatchewan-based, CDSPI Financial Planner and conference speaker, Shane Dewling, about managing malpractice for dentists. During this short Oasis discussion, Mr. Dewling provides a session preview including: Information about the main […]
Endodontic technologies and biomaterials have undergone substantial advances in the last decade. In spite of these advances, some integral limitations in endodontic treatment continue to persist. This year, at the annual meeting of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, happening September 18 to 21 in Mont Tremblant, Dr. Anil Kishen, Professor of Endodontics at the University […]
The annual conference of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is happening this September 19 to 21 in Ottawa. Open to all dentists, this conference makes special focus on what’s new in the field. Today, Dr. Ian McConnachie, Chair of the local organising committee joins Dr. John O’Keefe to talk about what attendees can expect. […]
As the CDA – CDSS joint Annual Convention draws nearer, presenters are putting the finishing touches on their presentations and sessions. Today we’re speaking with Dr. Trudy Nwachukwu, about her upcoming talk: Avoiding the Things That Will Make You Blue: Innovations in Periodontics for the Dental Team. About Dr. Trudy Nwachukwu Dr. Trudy Nwachukwu is a Fellow […]