Electric scooters and e-bikes are not a recent invention. In fact, the first electric motorbike predated the first gas-powered motorbike way back in the late 1800s. But if you live anywhere near an urban area, the chances are you’ve noticed an explosion in the popularity of electric-powered transportation over the last few years. Hailed as […]
Every dental professional knows the feeling of a stiff neck and shoulders after a long day on their feet at the clinic. But what are the long-term consequences of poor posture on the job, and what should we be doing to offset them? In this edition of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Uche Odiatu, General Dentist […]
Dental offices across Canada may be back open for business, but the stress and anxiety of a pandemic that has gripped the world has not gone away. Although many of the immediate concerns presented by COVID have now been addressed, one larger-than-life concern remains: uncertainty. When will dentists finally be able to relax in the […]
The soft tissue around dental implants does not behave in the same way as the tissue around natural teeth. The combination of reduced vasculature, less collagen fibre, and the lack of attachment adds up to a less robust support system for the implant. If not managed carefully, this can lead to implant exposure and bone […]
Broken root tips and retained fragments have long posed a problem for exodontists: Should you leave the tooth fragment where it is or should you take it out? To help resolve this long-standing dilemma, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh, to lend his considerable experience and expertise […]
I welcome, once again, Dr. Paul Belzycki, general dentist from Toronto in this 5-minute cases series. Today case # 5, he manages the distressed emotional state of a long-time patient and he resolves to not leave her without teeth throughout the treatment process. In the follow-up conversation, Dr. Belzycki stresses the importance of mastering the […]
Falling off the health and fitness wagon is something that we are all too familiar with. After a busy day at the dental office it’s all too easy to skip that gym session and grab something quick and unhealthy for dinner. So, what is the secret to staying motivated in the midst of a busy […]
On the face of it, dental work does not appear to be particularly rigorous or prone to injury. At least not compared with the work of, say, a construction worker or a firefighter. But studies show that work-related injury is a real problem for dentists. And though they may not particularly susceptible to one-time trauma, […]