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 […]
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. Recovery is very personal and unique for each individual and impacts attitudes, values, feelings, goals, skills, and roles. The list below highlights important information about mental […]
Women in Dentistry, the Toronto-based organization supporting women in the dental profession, has just celebrated its 10th anniversary with an online symposium, hosted by CDA Oasis. In the first of three expert presentations from the event, Dr. Aaron Burry, CDA’s Associate Director of Professional Affairs and lead staff on the COVID-19 pandemic, addresses concerns over […]
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. As individuals, we need to be aware of the signs and behaviours that tell us we may not be functioning at our best. As people leaders, […]
Counterfeit, sub-standard and non-equivalent N95-like respirators are flooding the marketplace as the demand for N95 respirators continues to rise. These products have not been certified and will not deliver the same respiratory protection as N95 respirators, which are certified by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Dr. Aaron Burry, Associate Director […]