The Lancet published a systematic review and meta-analysis that investigated the optimum distance for avoiding person-to-person virus transmission and assessed the use of face masks and eye protection to prevent transmission of viruses. The study included data for SARS-CoV-2 and the betacoronaviruses that cause severe acute respiratory syndrome, and Middle East respiratory syndrome from 21 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic may have been grabbing the headlines in recent months, but there is another epidemic that has not gone away: The Opioid Crisis. And though we may not be reading about it in the news, we are still seeing a significant number of overdose deaths associated with opioids, both licit and illicit. As […]
This content has been adapted from Morneau Shepell's workhealthlife.com, part of the CDSPI Members' Assistance Program (MAP). MAP is available to you, your family and team member. Access their website here. The dental office is no stranger to challenge and adversity, especially in times like these. So wouldn’t it be great if your team had enough resilience […]
Given concerns over new infection control protocols brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, dentists across Canada are considering viable alternatives to aerosol generating procedures. One such alternative is Silver Diamine Fluoride. In this edition of CARDP Roundtable, Dr. Les Ennis shares his experience of using Silver Diamine Fluoride in his practice, and fields questions on […]
Anecdotal observation suggests a higher incidence of implant crown loosening within six months of delivery. Dr. Beatrice Leung, a Toronto-based prosthodontist and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry at U of T, believes there is a need for more guidance for dentists and dental students who may be struggling with this issue. In this […]
This content has been adapted from Morneau Shepell's workhealthlife.com, part of the CDSPI Members' Assistance Program (MAP). MAP is available to you, your family and team member. Access their website here. Stigma occurs as a result of stereotypes and negative perceptions and is often associated with mental health conditions. Stigma can occur both externally and internally (self-stigma), […]
This content has been adapted from Morneau Shepell's workhealthlife.com, part of the CDSPI Members' Assistance Program (MAP). MAP is available to you, your family and team member. Access their website here. ONE IN FIVE. According to Health Canada, that’s the number of Canadians who will directly experience mental illness in their lifetime. That means someone close to […]
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the Trigeminal nerve and is associated with a variety of conditions. It affects approximately 70 people per 100,000, with a higher incidence in people over 50 years of age, and is more common in women than men. So, what is the role of the dentist in the […]