In this video, the first in a series on managing medically compromised patients in the dental office, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist from Brampton, ON, discusses the management of patients with hypertension. Dr. Mohanta talks about when and how to take a patient’s blood pressure, the relevant guidelines for managing hypertension, and the all-important […]
The connection between periodontitis and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease is well established. However, the impact of mild oral inflammation, including levels experienced by many healthy individuals, is less clear. In this video discussion, Ker-Yung Hong, a dental student at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses his recently published pilot study on oral […]
Managing a medically compromised patient in the dental office can be a complex and challenging experience for many general practitioners. In this introductory video, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist from Brampton, ON, discusses some common conditions that dentists may have to deal with in the office. She also offers some best practices for managing […]
For patients who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, a visit to the dental office can be a very challenging experience. The practice of trauma-informed care recognizes and responds to the signs and symptoms of trauma to better support the health care needs of that patient. In this video, Dr. Ruth Lanius, Professor of […]
Researchers from Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry have launched a clinical trial to establish whether Metformin, a drug frequently used to treat type 2 diabetes, could be effective in the prevention of oral cancer. In this video discussion, Dr. Leigha Rock, Assistant Professor at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Dentistry, gives some background behind the trial and […]
Dentistry has long been identified as a high-stress profession and as a result, dentists are more prone to burnout. One term that crops up regularly in the conversation around burnout is resilience. But what exactly do we mean by resilience, and how can dentists learn to become more resilient? In this video, Dr. Yasmin Bakhtiar, […]
The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the way we work in the future is fast becoming a reality, but with it comes growing concerns over its use, particularly in highly regulated sectors such as health care. One such concern is cybersecurity. In this video, Anne Genge, a cybersecurity education specialist and founder of […]
Investment in a dental practice is a significant outlay which practice owners hope to one day realize as part of their retirement plan. In this Oasis discussion, David Chong Yen of DCY Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants discusses the impact of COVID-19 on practice resales, highlights the key factors that influence practice values, and offers advice […]