Dr. Alida Andersen General Practitioner, Toronto As the world continues to become ever more conscious of the long term health of our planet, more and more people are accepting their responsibility to be part of the environmental solution. And like any other business, industry or profession, dentistry has its part to play. Dr. Alida Andersen, […]
Rouzbeh Ostadsharif Memar 3rd Year Dental Student, U of T Lis Grinfeld 1st Year Dental Student, U of T There is little question that the two most defining features of the year that was 2020 were the Black Lives Matter movement, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prompted by the overwhelming impact of these simultaneous global events, […]
The D3 Group is a translational research and education network focussed on Developmental Dental Disorders. Originally formed around the leadership of Professor Mike Hubbard at the University of Melbourne, Australia, the group has now grown to become a global network. Following the success of their recent ground-breaking translational workshop on Molar Hypomineralization and Chalky Teeth, […]
Dentistry is largely focused on a biomedical and behavioural model of care, made up of chairside interventions such as fillings, implants and oral hygiene instruction. But studies show that some individuals are not as responsive to conventional treatment as others, despite having similar clinical presentations and treatment plans. This can often be attributed to the […]
Dentistry in Canada is a self-regulated profession. And with self-regulation comes responsibilities, one of which is to be engaged. Dr. Lesia Waschuk is a compliance specialist and risk management consultant from Toronto, and currently a specialist at Prep Doctors. In conversation with Chiraz Guessaier, Manager of CDA Oasis, Dr. Waschuk lends her considerable experience with […]
Dr. Chantal Czerednikow, General Dentist from Montreal QC, hosts the latest education session from The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health. Featuring presentations from six expert panelists in language, advocacy and caregiving, this in-depth discussion addresses key topics in the politics of disability, including: Language and the politics of disability The importance of building […]
Given their proximity to patients during treatment and the types of procedures they perform, dentists are considered a high-risk group for acquiring COVID-19. Yet there is no current data or literature to evaluate the incidence rate of COVID-19 in Canadian dentists, nor is it known which dental procedures carry a high risk. In this edition […]
The benefits of interdisciplinary care in dentistry first became apparent to Dr. Sam Hickman during his time at the Mayo Clinic, where he was clearly impressed by how the specialist dental care center operated as a collaborative model. Now, having recently purchased his own practice in Ottawa, Dr. Hickman is well on his way to […]