According to latest figures from Diabetes Canada, the prevalence of diabetes in Canada is estimated at 3.4 million people, or 9.3% of the population, and this figure is rising. This means that the average general dentist is likely to come across this condition and its associated impact on periodontal health on a weekly basis. In […]
When it comes to gingival recession, there can be some confusion among general dentists as to when it becomes a problem and what the treatment options are. In this edition of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Avi Shelemay, a periodontist from Ottawa, ON, joins Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, to discuss the management […]
This years’ annual scientific meeting of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology will be held in historic Quebec City from August 1-3, and features a keynote address from Dr. Simone Verardi. Today, Academy Secretary and Editor, Dr. Omid Kiarash, stops by CDA Oasis to talk about the annual scientific meeting, key speakers, as well as what attendees […]
As part of my work for CDA, I regularly scan different publications for articles of interest to Canadian dentists. Volume 63, Issue 3 of the Dental Clinics of North America is themed around “Unanswered Questions in Implant Dentistry”. I will wager that the topics covered in this edition will be of interest to many of […]
Early this year, a new classification for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions was published in the Journal of Periodontology. The paper summarized the proceedings of the World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions. The workshop was co-sponsored by the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology […]
Dr. John O’Keefe spoke with Dr. Bruce Edwards about the management of a case where peri-implantitis was caused by excess cement. Dr. Edwards is graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University in 2010. He completed a Periodontics and Implant Dentistry residency at the University of Michigan in 2015. He is a Diplomate of the American […]
Colleagues, An important publication in the field of periodontology has just come across my desk and, at this early stage, I simply want you to be aware of its existence. Over time, we look forward to working with experts to put the various elements of new knowledge in this field into their proper context for […]
It promises to be the event of the summer! The Dental Association of PEI is holding its joint convention with the Canadian Dental Association in Charlottetown August 22nd to 25th, 2018. A great scientific as well as social program awaits PEI guests along with a sizeable number of exhibitors who are showing their latest and […]