On March 16, we posted a case conference by Dr. Carlos Flores-Mir about anterior crossbite in early mixed dentition. We then requested your feedback on how to manage this case and if there was any additional information that is missing and that you would need to manage such a case. In the present video, Dr. Carlos […]
Ms. Christien Kopas, from Carestream Dental, spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about digital impressions and how they started and where they are today. Ms. Christien Kopas is the CS solutions Specialist for Carestream Dental Canada and has been in the dental industry for over 26 years as a CDA, practice manager, consultant, sales rep and […]
At a recent meeting in Ottawa, the Board of the Canadian Dental Association confirmed that the Association is committed to scholarly publishing and voted to continue publication of the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association (JCDA), with a clear focus on original articles that contribute to the body of knowledge of the dental profession. […]
One of CDA Oasis priority topics for 2015 is Communication and its role in the success of the dental practice. As “language is the garment of thought”, communication determines who we are and how we think about ourselves vis-à-vis the other. In this context, the use of the word patient or client to describe the recipient of […]
One of CDA Oasis priority topics for 2015 is communication and its role in the success of the dental practice. We are pleased to present a series of made-up scenarios related to various aspects of communication in the dental office. Below is the first in the series. We welcome your input about this topic. You have the option […]
In this video presentation, Dr. David Isen speaks about the key issues in intraosseous anesthesia and how it applies to the practitioner’s ability to use anesthesia safely and effectively. Highlights If doing an intraosseous injection, practitioners should inject LA slowly in order to limit the increase in heart rate. Intraosseous anesthesia steps: Take […]
Dr. Natalie Wong spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about CBCT and implant placement. Dr. Wong is the founder of the Toronto Implant Institute and President of the Association of Prosthodontists of Ontario. Highlights 1. For prosthetically-driven treatment plans involving implant placement, CBCT is an invaluable tool. 2. Anatomical variations or anatomically challenging situations may be easily identified […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Key Local and Surgical Factors Related to Implant Failure (January 2015) Mohanad Al-Sabbagh, DDS, MS, Ishita Bhavsar, BDS Context Dental implants are now the preferred line of treatment for the replacement of missing teeth. Additionally, implant-supported full-mouth prostheses are a good treatment […]