Dr. Rachel Harding, from the Structural Genomics Consortium, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about sharing scientific data publicly and in real time. Dr. Harding was recently featured in the media about sharing her lab notes in real time so other researchers can glimpse into research projects and avoid duplicating research studies. Her initiative is widely considered unprecedented […]
Every year, the World Dental Federation (FDI) provides a wealth of resources for dentists and local and international dental organizations to celebrate World Oral Health Day. Resources provide guidance on what can be done to mark this important day and flexible tools which can be adapted and localized by you for use in your own activities […]
Patient Resource A healthy and well-functioning dentition is im-portant during all stages of life since it supports essential human functions, such as speaking, smiling, socializing and eating. Teeth help to give the face its individual shape and form. The normal set of teeth comprises 20 primary teeth, which are replaced by 32 permanent teeth. Tooth […]
Dr. Anthony Santella, Assistant Professor of Health Professions and Public Health at Hofstra University, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about an HIV testing tool that could be used in the dental practice. Dr. Santella also spoke about the pertinence of his research and the reason why his team chose to test it with oral health […]
Dr. Eduardo Franco, from McGill University, spoke with Dr. Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager, about the global burden of HPV-associated cancers in general and oropharyngeal cancer in particualr. Dr. Franco is James McGill Professor in the Departments of Oncology and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Director, Division of Cancer Epidemiology, and Chairman, Department of Oncology, at McGill […]
CADTH is planning a health technology assessment of non-surgical treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It will include patient experiences and preferences regarding various types of oral devices. We are inviting patients, caregivers and patient organizations to comment on CADTH’s plan for the project. Our goal is that the results of the project, and any […]
Dr. David Wong spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about a new saliva diagnostic tool that helps detect cancer cells in 10 minutes. Dr. David T.W. Wong DMD, DMSc is Felix & Mildred Yip Endowed Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Director of the Oral/Head and Neck Oncology Research Center at UCLA. Dr. Wong is an […]
In this video, Dr. Anna Giuliano, Professor and Director of the Center for Infection Research in Cancer, spoke with Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager, about her contribution at the International Consultation Meeting which took place in July 2015. Dr. Giuliano identified that despite the success of HPV vaccines in preventing a number of cancers, evidence of their effectiveness in preventing […]