In this latest instalment in a series of Q&As related to endodontic practice, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. Rodrigo Cunha, endodontist from Winnipeg, to review the principles of pre-flaring a root canal.   Here are some key takeaways from the conversation: Pre-flaring the canal is a procedure that modifies the orifice, thereby allowing instruments easier […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose itself on life both inside and outside the dental office, Dr. Amanda Trotti, a general practitioner from Toronto, joins Dr. John O’Keefe to share her observations on the oral manifestations of stress among patients in her practice during the pandemic. Dr.Trotti highlights the importance of being especially sensitive […]

Ever since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March 2020, the Canadian Dental association (CDA) has continued to track evolving public behaviour, attitudes, and perceptions as they relate to the dental community in Canada through Abacus Data COVID-19 Tracking Surveys. As we now enter what many Canadians fear will be a challenging […]

In this latest in a series of discussions on Oral Appliance Therapy, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. John Viviano, a general practitioner from Mississauga who dedicates much of his practice to dental sleep medicine, to walk through the steps required to get started in the management of patients with sleep apnea. Here are the key […]

In the second of this two-part presentation on pain management in oral surgery, Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh, oral and maxillofacial surgeon from London, ON, reviews the mode of action of the key pharmacological agents and outlines effective strategies for the management of post-operative pain.   Here are the key takeaways from the presentation: Rationale for Aggressive […]

When it comes to file systems for endodontic treatment, is it a case of either reciprocating or rotary, or is there a place for both? In this edition of CDA Oasis Live Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. Rodrigo Cunha, endodontist from Winnipeg MB, to share his insight into the pros and cons of reciprocating and […]

Bruxism is a naturally occurring phenomenon that affects an estimated 5-8% of adults in North America. And although for some the condition does not require any treatment, for others it can lead to jaw pain, headaches and even cracked teeth. In part 1 of this two-part discussion, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. Tom Shackleton, a […]

  In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. PJ Murphy, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, to discuss the 2021 American Heart Association guidelines for the prevention of bacterial endocarditis and explain how they impact the practice of dentists across North America. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation: The […]