5-minute read If you ask Dr. Lori Simoens whether the proverbial glass is half empty or half full, she’s likely to say neither. Instead, she’ll probably tell you it depends on whether you have just poured into the glass or drunk from it, before swiftly announcing that she doesn’t care about the glass anyway. She […]
In endodontic practice, dealing with cracked teeth is a weekly occurrence. But just because a crack appears on the outside of a tooth, does it mean the tooth is condemned? Dr. Mary Dabuleanu, Endodontist from Toronto, believes this is not necessarily the case - and she has the evidence to back it up. In conversation […]
Holiday gatherings and celebrations typically include indoor gatherings of families and friends, crowded parties, and travel, both domestic and international. During the holiday season, public health messaging will promote measures that Canadians can take to reduce their risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19 during holiday and religious celebrations. Mental health supports and resources will […]
Discovering something new in the human body is not something that happens every day, so when it does happen, it is usually a worthy cause for excitement. A group of oncologists in the Netherlands, while attempting to identify the location of prostate cells in prostate metastases, have just discovered what is believed to be a […]
Dr. Paul Belzycki's Notes Redesigning a human smile is best described as the fabrication of Functional Art. It is the confluence of Art with Science to produce a biological prosthesis that is not only esthetically pleasing, but also harmonious with host tissue so it does not cause iatrogenic sequelae and is sufficiently durable to survive […]
Guided Bone Regeneration is a therapeutic, surgical modality used in implant dentistry to reconstruct alveolar ridges which are deficient as a result of tooth loss. In healthy patients, GBR is a highly predictive procedure so long as certain principles are followed. In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Vinay Bhide, a Periodontist from Aurora, […]
The prescription of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment has long been something of a controversial topic. And although not as widespread a practice as it once was, it is still necessary in patients with certain risk factors for bacterial infection. In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks […]
Dentistry is a demanding profession. Long hours at the office can make it difficult for dentists to get the nutrition they need to sustain them through a busy day and keep them healthy. When push comes to shove, it can be all too easy to resort to comfort eating and to reach for whatever food […]