Pediatric patients can present their own set of challenges in the dental office, and there are times when the appropriate course of action is to refer a patient to a pediatric specialist. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Nik Sharma, a pediatric specialist from Toronto, discusses some of the common reasons why a patient should […]
Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry and are essential for pain control during everyday procedures such as fillings, extractions, and root canals. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Peter Nkansah, a dentist-anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, discusses the basics of local anesthetic pharmacology, including drug selection, dosage, […]
Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) has transformed the way clinicians approach periodontal regeneration and offers a predictable method to rebuild the supporting structures lost to periodontal disease. In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Arwa AlSalem, a periodontist from Oakville, Ontario, outlines the assessment process for periodontal defects, explains how to select an appropriate case, and walks […]
Healthcare facilities, including dental offices, continue to be targets for cybersecurity attacks due to the sensitive and valuable data they hold within their systems. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Patrick Chouinard, co-founder and chief technical officer at Awee, explains a recent data breach at a dental office in Canada, highlighting what went wrong and how […]
Dermal fillers can be used in the dental office for both cosmetic enhancements and therapeutic purposes, including the management of TMJ disorders, bruxism, and facial pain. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Sahra Kanji, a general dentist from Calgary with a special interest in cosmetic dental procedures, shares her experience administering dermal fillers and discusses […]
As dental practices continue to adopt advanced technologies to enhance patient care and streamline operations, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of modern practice management. In the third episode of CDA Oasis’s series on cybersecurity, Patrick Chouinard, co-founder and chief technical officer of Awee, explores the top three cybersecurity risks currently facing dental practices in […]
November 18–24 marks World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025—a global campaign aimed at raising awareness, deepening understanding of AMR, and promoting coordinated action to combat the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Susan Sutherland from Choosing Wisely Canada discusses the growing challenge of AMR and highlights the recently […]
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 […]