The cybersecurity mini-workshop continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, cybersecurity and privacy expert and educator Anne Genge highlights the importance of encryption in dental practices and identifies the key areas in the office where encryption is required, […]
As staffing shortages continue in dental offices across Canada, many practice owners are struggling to fill positions and keep their practices running smoothly. Dr. Aisling Whitaker, a general dentist from Toronto, discusses some underlying causes behind current shortages, offers valuable advice on retaining and recruiting staff, and introduces Dental Hive, a one-stop dental staff recruitment […]
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an internationally recognized campaign held each year to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity across the world. In this video Anne Genge, cyber security and privacy expert with over 20 years experience working with the dental profession, talks about the growing threat of cybercrime and offers insight into […]
David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, offers insight into the key findings from CDA’s latest survey results which track public opinion and behavioural trends regarding oral health and issues affecting the dental profession. This survey focused less on pandemic-related questions, and more on the public’s support for the federal investment in dental care, satisfaction with […]
This month’s edition of the Cybersecurity Mini-Workshop Series addresses the importance of having a comprehensive plan in place for your practice should disaster strike. Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity and privacy expert, walks through the disaster planning checklist, highlighting the key components of an effective disaster plan: Identifying critical services and assets Reviewing and testing your […]
A recent research project at the University of Alberta is investigating ultrasound as a safe and effective tool to assess both soft and hard tissue in the periodontal alveolar complex, potentially enhancing the ability to diagnose dental disease and treat patients more effectively. In this video, lead researchers from the University Alberta, Dr. Paul Major […]
A root perforation can be a stressful scenario that many dentists have faced in their clinical practise. In this video presentation, Dr. Mary Dabuleanu, endodontist from Toronto, walks through the management of a root perforation and offers some guiding principles to help avoid mishaps including: Diagnosing a root perforation How to avoid perforations The best […]
Molar hypomineralization, also known as “chalky teeth”, is a developmental dental defect that results in low amounts of calcium mineral in enamel of affected teeth, often leaving them soft and porous. The condition affects more than 1-in-5 children worldwide and leads to increased incidences of caries and tooth decay. While the specific causation and pathogenesis […]