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 […]
Dental Industry Association of Canada is an association of dental manufacturers, distributors, commercial dental laboratories and service providers committed to the highest standards of service to dental professionals in Canada. In this edition of Oasis Discussions, Dr. John O’Keefe meets with Jim Wareing, newly installed President of the DIAC. Visit the DIAC website. About […]
In this Oasis discussion Dr. John O’Keefe is joined by Dr. Catherine Poh, President of the Canadian Academy of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine, to talk about the academy’s areas of focus, its work, and who makes up their membership. During this short video conversation, Dr. Poh gives our viewers an inside look at […]
Last week, The Lancet published a press release detailing the results of their Series on Oral Health. The release outlines the public health implications of long-ignored oral health interventions, particularly their impact on under-served populations, and highlights emerging evidence concerning the food and beverage industry’s influence on research and professional organizations. A component of […]
Today, we see many women work as dentists, however, this was not the case historically. As a result, there are a lack of mentors for female dental students in this generation. To tackle the issues related to women in dentistry today, including a lack of mentorship and less women in higher leadership positions or specialties, […]