They say necessity is the mother of invention, something that has been ringing all too true in recent times. The onset of the COVID pandemic has pushed scientists and innovators all over the world to find solutions to what has been the defining healthcare challenge of the 21st Century. Dr. Isabel Escobar is Professor of […]
Dialogue between dentists and those in other health-related professions has become an increasingly important part of the overall healthcare package, especially when it comes to the care of vulnerable groups, such as the older adult population. Dr. Nicholas Tong, Program Director for the General Practice Residency at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry, […]
In this latest update from the Canadian Association for Dental Research, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, introduces three eminent Dental Research Professionals from across Canada and invites them to outline the focus of their ongoing research into vulnerable populations. Dr. Mary McNally, Professor in the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine, Dalhousie University, […]
The advent of digital services continues to have a significant influence on workflows across the healthcare sector, and the dental office is no exception. From digital scanning and recordkeeping, to printing models and teleconference platforms, technology is changing the way dentists diagnose, treat and communicate with their patients. Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry is a Prosthodontist from […]
The teaching of restorative dentistry at the University of Toronto is undergoing something of an overhaul. And given most dentists will perform restorations for most of their career, it is an opportunity not only for students, but for everybody to learn and think about new ways of doing things. Dr. Anuradha Prakki, Educator in Restorative […]
The Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) is a division of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), with more than 250 members from the ten dental schools across Canada. Its primary mission is to advance research and to increase knowledge for the improvement of oral healthcare, both in Canada and worldwide. The National Student […]
The Three Minute Thesis is an internationally recognized research communication competition where participants have three minutes to deliver a compelling presentation on their thesis research for a general audience using a single, static slide. Originating at the University of Queensland, Australia in 2008, the Three Minute Thesis is now held in over 200 universities worldwide […]
With the much-anticipated need for additional PPE, and dental supplies and solutions, the Dental Industry is a key player in the recovery of dental practice across Canada. In this panel-style interview, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, hosts a Q & A with three key dental industry professionals to hear how they have […]