Welcome to this episode of CDA Oasis Roundtable where dentists and others in our sector gather to discuss important day-to-day issues in dental practice. In this episode we host five dentists from Prince Edward Island in conversation with Todd Snyder, a GP dentist from California who lectures across North America on clinical and non-clinical topics. Our […]
In this edition of View from the Chairside, frequent CDA Oasis contributor and Calgary-based GP dentist, Dr. Tom Shackleton, returns to talk about Lyme disease and its implication on the dental practice. During this presentation, Dr. Shackleton talks about: What Lyme disease is and what causes it. Why Lyme disease matters to dentists. If dentists […]
We are pleased to share with you another conversation in the series of conversations with leaders of the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD). Dr. John O’Keefe speaks with Dr. Sonica Singhal, CAPHD President-elect, and lead author, Dr. Kelli Stein, about their recent article entitled, The use and misuse of antibiotics in dentistry, as they […]
Dr. Krystyna Adams is a member of the SFU Medical Tourism Research Group. She is a doctoral student whose PhD research will explore qualitative methods to examine the influences of the global trade in health services on health policy and planning at the national, regional, and global level. Dr. Adams’ case study research evaluated medical tourism in the small […]
Telehealth, virtual healthcare tools, telemedicine and the virtual care technology industries are growing at an incredible speed. Patients in Canada can now pay a fee to receive care from a physician which includes: Diagnosis for medical conditions Acute care Chronic care Labs and referrals Prescriptions Medical Notes Medical advice Mental health Payment models vary among providers […]
By Dr. John O’Keefe ommunity water fluoridation must surely be among the most studied public health measures in history. The most recent published study to hit the headlines asserts that expectant mothers consuming fluoridated water will give birth to babies with lower IQ. CDA has been handling media enquiries since the publication of this study […]
The Lancet is a prestigious medical journal grounded in two, key values: medicine is here to serve society; and knowledge is here to transform society. Recently, The Lancet released its Oral Health Series and today, Dr. John O’Keefe speaks with series contributor and Canadian representative, Dr. Paul Allison, about the purpose and importance of this […]
Prosthodontics is the specialty of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis, restoration and maintenance of oral health and aesthetics by the restoration or replacement of oral and facial tissues. The Association of Prosthodontists of Canada (APC) is the recognised representative for the specialty of Prosthodontics in Canada. All dental regulatory authorities across Canada recognise the Association of […]