The growing reliance of dental practices on digital tools, electronic health records, and cloud-based systems has opened new doors for cyber threats. A single breach can compromise sensitive patient data, disrupt operations, and damage the hard-earned trust of patients. In the second episode of this CDA Oasis series on cybersecurity, Patrick Chouinard, co-founder and chief […]
Now in its 55th instalment, the CDA/Dentsply Sirona Student Clinician Research Program is a national competition that gives one nominated undergraduate dental student from each of Canada’s ten dental schools the opportunity to present and discuss their research with a panel of qualified judges and other attendees. In this CDA Oasis discussion, competition winner Samer […]
At first glance, a small dental office may not seem like an obvious target for cybercriminals. However, the opposite is often true. Healthcare providers—including dental practices—store significant amounts of sensitive patient information, making them attractive targets for extortion. In this CDA Oasis discussion, David Monroe, CEO of Awee, a Montreal-based cybersecurity firm, explains why cybercriminals […]
Vertical bone loss presents one of the greatest challenges in implant dentistry, often compromising both the functional and esthetic outcomes of implant-supported restorations. In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Mohammad Javaid, a certified periodontist and principal clinician at Cityview Periodontal and Oral Surgery Centre in Regina, takes a deep dive into the complexities of 3D […]
Many individuals living with mental illness may experience challenges in maintaining oral hygiene due to cognitive impairment, medication side effects, and/or behavioral barriers. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. David Clark, BSc, DDS, MSc (Pathology), and Lacey Smith, RDH, share insights on their upcoming webinar focused on oral health strategies for comprehensive care for patients […]
A recent class action lawsuit filed against Heartland Dental in the US has shone a spotlight on the use of AI applications in the dental office and raises questions about how practice owners obtain meaningful consent from patients in this era of advanced technology. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Anne Genge, a dental AI and […]
Alors que l’influence de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) sur la profession dentaire continue de croître, l’orthodontie est l’un des domaines qui devrait être le plus touché. Dans cette discussion Oasis de l’ADC, le Dr Normand Bach, orthodontiste et professeur agrégé à l’Université de Montréal, explore le potentiel de l’IA pour révolutionner le diagnostic, la planification des […]
Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a variation of a normal oral structure and is defined as a restrictive lingual frenulum that may interfere with breastfeeding and increase maternal nipple pain by restricting the extension and elevation of the tongue to grasp the nipple while suckling. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Duy Dat Vu, […]