Dr. Trista Felty Orthodontist, Abbotsford BC Besides the third molar, canines are the most commonly impacted tooth in the mouth. 2% of the overall population will have impacted canines, 8% of which will be bilateral. The condition can occur on both the upper and lower arches, and it affects women approximately twice as frequently as […]
Dr. Lesia Waschuk on Going Back to PracticeIn June of 1991, Dr. Lesia Waschuk walked out of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in her hand, the first step on what promised to be a lengthy career as a practicing dental professional. Just seven years […]
Dr. Camila Caro Orthodontist, Toronto ON The overall dental care for a patient with cleft lip and palate is extensive, typically comprising a plan that spans 12-15 years and includes treatment including mixed dentition, expansion, bone graft, orthodontics, possible jaw surgery, implants, and final restoration. Dr. Camila Caro is an orthodontist from Toronto who herself […]
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Dr. Faraj Edher Prosthodontist, Vancouver BC Every dentist who has ever fitted a crown will identify with the scenario: You have just placed a crown. The crown is cemented, the shade is perfect, and the contour is fantastic. And then the patient tells you something is not quite right. The bite feels funny. In this […]
Dr. PJ Murphy Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Faculty of Dentistry Latest estimates suggest that up to 50 million people in North America are taking anti-coagulant agents. Tens of millions more end up on aspirin or anti-platelet medications. Overall, close to 100 million people are on antithrombotic medications. In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. […]
Dr. Uche Odiatu General Dentist, Toronto Ergonomics experts have known for many years that sitting too much is not good for the body, in particular the lower back. Which may explain why up to 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. But what about links between excessive sitting and […]
Dr. Eric Tranby DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement, Massachusetts In a recent study published in BMC Oral Health, a group of researchers documented the survival outcomes of Silver Diamine Fluoride applications in real world delivery for the first time. Their findings were significant. In this informative discussion, Chiraz Guessaier, Manager CDA Oasis, speaks to […]