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 […]
Dental departments are often the best kept secret in hospitals, supporting patients in a way that can sometimes be overshadowed by the broader strokes of systemic healthcare. But since its founding in the early 1980s, the Dental Department at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto has sought to promote dentistry as an integral part of the overall […]
A recent study on the contamination of wastewater with pharmaceuticals found that the US had some of the highest levels of contaminants in drinking water worldwide. And while there has long been a concrete plan for the disposal of other biomedical waste, such as blood products, bodily fluids and other infectious materials, pharmaceutical waste has […]
Despite a heavy reliance on technology, medicine and science, at the end of the day, dentistry is a people business. And though the distinction between patient and person may seem subtle, according to Dr. Christophe Bedos, Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University, it is a crucial distinction when it comes to the […]
In this latest roundtable discussion from the Canadian Association for Dental Research, three expert panelists present their latest research projects on oral cancer. Dr. Denise Laronde, University of British Columbia gives valuable insight into her ongoing study of the prevalence of oral cancer in South Asian populations, both in Canada and abroad. Dr. Belinda Nicolau, […]