Opioids and Pain in Youth: A Toolkit is a recently published resource from Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), a national knowledge mobilization network that shares evidence-based solutions for the medical use of opioids to address short and long-term pain in youth. In this video discussion, Dr. Astha Shah, Health Policy Advisor and Scientific Editor […]
With an increasing number of dental patients with dental implants, how do we ensure that their oral health and the health of the dental implant is optimal? In this presentation, Dr. Trudy Nwachukwu, a certified specialist in periodontics from Saskatoon, discusses the assessment process for peri-implant health, and outlines strategies for recognizing and managing peri-implant […]
In this final presentation on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta outlines the key considerations when treating a patient with diabetes and shares some useful resources for treating medically compromised patients. You can watch Dr. Mohanta’s other CDA Oasis presentations on managing medically compromised patients at the links below. Managing […]
Dentists spend a lot of time learning the skills of dentistry so they can provide the quality dental care patients need. However, when a patient’s behaviour cannot be managed effectively, it can become difficult or even impossible to carry out the required care. This scenario is particularly common in the pediatric setting. In this video […]
In this latest video on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist from Brampton, ON, discusses the management of patients with implanted cardiac devices. Dr. Mohanta discusses the key concerns for treating patients with implanted cardiac devices in the dental office and outlines best practices for dental management. […]
With 34.5 million social media users and a penetration rate of almost 90 percent, Canada is one of the most digitally connected countries in the world. Therefore, it is no surprise that more and more dental practices are investing in social media strategies to connect with their patient base and promote their brand and business. […]
Periodontal disease affects seven in ten Canadians over the age of forty-five, often leading to tooth loss and other oral and systemic health complications. Yet, despite being such a common condition, it can be difficult to diagnose using current tools. In this video, Dr. Denice Bay, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Microbiology […]
According to Health Canada’s 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey, 27% of people aged 16 years and older reported having used cannabis in the past 12 months, an increase from 25% in the previous survey cycle. In this video, Dr. Mark Donaldson, an Assistant Principal at Vizient Solutions, discusses the oral health implications of cannabinoid use and […]