This summary is based on the article published in Pediatric Dentistry: Clinical Decision-making for Caries Management in Children: An Update (March/April 2015) Rebecca L. Slayton, DDS, PhD Context Decision-making regarding the management of caries in children is governed by many factors, including the child’s age, caries risk, perceived motivation of the child and caregiver to […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Endodontic Journal: Should retention of a tooth be an important goal of dentistry? (April 2015) Jessica J. Zachar Context Whether a questionable tooth should be treated endodontically or extracted, is still a dilemma that clinicians encounter every day. With advances in technology such as […]
Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Discussions Clincial Advisor, interviewed David Chong Yen, Chartered Professional Accountant about key information dentists need to know when purchasing a dental practice. David obtained his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 1980 and his Chartered Accountant designation in 1983. He has completed the CICA In-Depth Tax courses and […]
Dr. Paul Cameron, Chair of the CDA Dental Benefits Working Group and CDA Board Member, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the role and objectives of the new Dental Benefits Working Group. The CDA Working Group on Dental Benefits was established to ensure CDA adopts an effective approach to the management of issues related to […]
As Chair of the Board, I am happy to welcome you to the 2015 Symposium of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), with the theme “Gain the Edge on Infection Control” in just a couple of weeks. The annual OSAP Symposium is the premier infection control education and networking event in the dental […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are some of the concerns related to the purchase of dental instruments, equipment and materials? The response is based on the CDA Guidance Document Pertaining to Devices for Use in Dental Health Care. Context The instruments, equipment, and materials used by dentists are considered to be medical devices by Health Canada […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are the dentists’ responsibilities when providing human allogeneic transplants or allografts to their patients with respect to Health Canada regulations? The response is based on the CDA Guidance Document for Dentists Provinding Human Allogeneic Transplants. Context Many dentists routinely use a wide range of transplant products during […]
A patient wants all his remaining teeth extracted and dentures fabricated. He has carious lesions involving the dentin on all remaining teeth. The periodontium is sound.