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 […]
Vertical bone loss presents one of the greatest challenges in implant dentistry, often compromising both the functional and esthetic outcomes of implant-supported restorations. In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Mohammad Javaid, a certified periodontist and principal clinician at Cityview Periodontal and Oral Surgery Centre in Regina, takes a deep dive into the complexities of 3D […]
Many individuals living with mental illness may experience challenges in maintaining oral hygiene due to cognitive impairment, medication side effects, and/or behavioral barriers. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. David Clark, BSc, DDS, MSc (Pathology), and Lacey Smith, RDH, share insights on their upcoming webinar focused on oral health strategies for comprehensive care for patients […]
A recent class action lawsuit filed against Heartland Dental in the US has shone a spotlight on the use of AI applications in the dental office and raises questions about how practice owners obtain meaningful consent from patients in this era of advanced technology. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Anne Genge, a dental AI and […]