Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other common sleep disorders affect millions of Canadians every year. When undiagnosed and untreated, these disorders can negatively impact daytime functionality, reduce quality of life, and lead to many long-term health issues. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Stephen Bray, a general dentist from Kelowna, B.C., and diplomate at the […]
For many sports enthusiasts, the opportunity to work with a professional sports team is a major attraction. This week’s guest on CDA Oasis is Dr. Jan Chithalen, a general dentist from Hamilton, Ont., and a team dentist for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club, the Brantford Bulldogs junior ice hockey team, and the Toronto Rock lacrosse […]
A certain amount of stress in our lives is normal. In fact, moderate stress is good for us. But when our stress response becomes chronically engaged, it can lead to decreased productivity, lower quality of life, and even disease. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Kristin Yont, a general dentist and Benson Henry Institute SMART […]
The roots of the maxillary posterior teeth are often close to the maxillary sinus, with just a few millimeters of bone to no bone separating the root apices from the sinus mucosal tissue. This can lead to sinusitis caused by an underlying endodontic infection or a necrotic tooth. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Mary […]
Participating in contact sports can be a great way to foster teamwork and build character for people of all ages. However, the risk of dental injury can be significant. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Mike Salyzyn, a certified sports dentist with the Academy for Sports Dentistry and member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic dental […]
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is a process by which a 3-dimensional object is created from a digital file by adding sequential layers of material. 3D printing allows for the production of complex shapes and is now being adopted in many fields of healthcare, including dentistry. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Normand Bach, an […]
If you’re a dental practice owner, the chances are you’ve had to have a difficult conversation at some point, be it with a team member, a patient, or anybody else. In this Oasis discussion, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, a general dentist and strategic leadership and workplace culture consultant from Victoria, B.C., discusses the importance of having […]
Patients with recurrent or persistent dentoalveolar pain usually believe endodontic treatment or extracting a tooth will alleviate it. Most patients do not consider that the pain might not be tooth-related. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Dean Kolbinson, a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Oral Medicine and a Professor at […]