Practising dentistry requires more than clinical expertise. Dentists must also navigate complex interpersonal relationships, manage stressful situations, and create an environment where patients and dental team members feel supported and understood. Emotional intelligence plays an important role in meeting these challenges and is increasingly recognized as an essential clinical leadership skill. In this second instalment […]
October is Menopause Awareness Month, an opportunity to promote education and support open discussion about menopause. Menopause presents a range of oral health challenges that dentists should be aware of—from dry mouth and burning mouth syndrome to changes in periodontal health and bone density. In this episode of CDA Oasis, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general […]
Managing acute orofacial pain is an everyday responsibility in dental practice, but prescribing decisions require careful consideration of effective pain relief, patient safety, and the potential for medication misuse or diversion. In this CDA Oasis Podcast, Dr. Daniel Haas, an internationally renowned expert in dental anaesthesia and professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of […]
Dental trauma can happen anywhere and at any time—on the sports field, at school, at home, or in the workplace. When it does, timely and appropriate action can make a significant difference to a patient’s long-term outcome. In this CDA Oasis podcast, Dr. Liran Levin, President of the International Association of Dental Traumatology, and Dr. […]
Dentists and dental team members are often in a unique position to recognize signs of domestic and intimate partner violence. Injuries to the face, head, neck, and mouth may be among the clinical signs that something is wrong—but knowing what to look for, how to ask appropriate questions, and what to do when concerns arise […]
We often talk about oral health as an essential part of overall health. But in practice, how integrated are medical and dental care, and what does it look like when we try to bring the two together? In this CDA Oasis discussion, Madison Howey, a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia Faculty of […]
Practising dentistry can be a high-pressure endeavour. Whether managing a complex procedure, responding to an unexpected complication, or navigating the demands of a busy practice, dentists are routinely called upon to make critical decisions in the heat of the moment. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Kristin Yont, a general dentist from Calgary and a […]
In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from theory to everyday practice, offering new opportunities to improve efficiency and support clinical decision-making. But with so many AI tools emerging, many dentists are asking the same question: where do I start, and how do I integrate AI responsibly into my practice? In […]