Care management has been demonstrated to be most effective when patients are actively involved in their own care and subsequently make a firm commitment to their health on their own terms. One effective strategy to achieve this is motivational interviewing. In this video, Dr. Nora Makansi, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and […]
The cybersecurity mini-workshop series continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity and privacy expert for the dental profession, discusses Incident Management in the dental office, highlighting some of the key steps in being prepared […]
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), in collaboration with the International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO) and with the support of Zendium, has developed a mobile application called ONCOllab: The Oral Care Guide for Cancer Care Teams. The application is aimed at helping health professionals in the cancer care team to manage oral complications that may […]
Should parents be allowed into the operatory during a child’s dental treatment? This question has been a long-standing debate among the dental profession. In this video, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, general dentist from Brampton, Ontario, addresses why this is such a conflicted issue among dental practitioners. She presents both sides of the argument and offers valuable […]
This month's cybersecurity mini-workshop for dentists focusses on the secure use of passwords in the dental office. Cybersecurity and privacy expert, Anne Genge, walks through the Safe Passwords Checklist addressing common issues such as password complexity, the use of a password manager and two-factor authentication. PDF Download: Safe Passwords Checklist Workshop #11 - Password […]
A University of Toronto study examining the effect of oral chlorhexidine de-adoption and the implementation of an oral care bundle on mortality for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) has contributed to a major change in U.S. guidelines for pneumonia patients in the ICU. In this video, Craig Dale, Associate Professor at […]
The rate of burnout among dental professionals is high and has increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video, Dr. Sally Safa, periodontist and wellness advocate for the dental profession, explains the key difference between everyday stress and burnout. She highlights the common stressors experienced in dental practice and offers practical […]
One unwanted holiday tradition that has become increasingly common in recent times is a spike in cyberattacks. In this video Anne Genge, certified privacy and cybersecurity expert for the dental profession, outlines why dental practitioners need to be especially vigilant at this busy time and offers practical advice on how to keep your practice secure […]