Following its legalization in 2018, cannabis use in Canada has increased by 3.8%, leading to greater scrutiny of its potential impact on public health. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Aviv Ouanounou, dental pharmacologist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, discusses the key findings of his recent study, Oral Health […]
When it comes to tobacco interventions, oral health professionals play a key role in screening, assessing, and treating patients with tobacco dependence. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Deborah Saunders, Medical Director of the Dental Oncology Department at the Northeast Cancer Centre’s Clinical Tobacco Intervention Program, discusses the role dental professionals can play in tobacco […]
From comparing clinical skills and case outcomes to feeling the weight of professional standards and patient demands, the pressure to measure up in dentistry can be intense. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general dentist and strategic workplace consultant from Victoria, outlines why peer pressure and expectations can be problematic in dentistry […]
As our population ages, dental professionals across Canada are increasingly caring for patients with conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These patients present unique challenges, including problems with communication, mood and behavioural changes, and confusion. In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Nicholas Tong, Assistant Professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Dental […]
Mindfulness is both a concept and a practice that has become a significant part of the wellness conversation in recent years. But what exactly is mindfulness? How does it work? And how does it differ from other wellness practices such as meditation? In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Kristin Yont, a general dentist from Calgary […]
The growing reliance of dental practices on digital tools, electronic health records, and cloud-based systems has opened new doors for cyber threats. A single breach can compromise sensitive patient data, disrupt operations, and damage the hard-earned trust of patients. In the second episode of this CDA Oasis series on cybersecurity, Patrick Chouinard, co-founder and chief […]
Now in its 55th instalment, the CDA/Dentsply Sirona Student Clinician Research Program is a national competition that gives one nominated undergraduate dental student from each of Canada’s ten dental schools the opportunity to present and discuss their research with a panel of qualified judges and other attendees. In this CDA Oasis discussion, competition winner Samer […]
At first glance, a small dental office may not seem like an obvious target for cybercriminals. However, the opposite is often true. Healthcare providers—including dental practices—store significant amounts of sensitive patient information, making them attractive targets for extortion. In this CDA Oasis discussion, David Monroe, CEO of Awee, a Montreal-based cybersecurity firm, explains why cybercriminals […]