When it comes to root coverage for mandibular incisors, Dr. Vinay Bhide, a periodontist from Aurora, ON, is a clear advocate for the Free Gingival Graft (FGG). So much so that he has launched something of a social media campaign, sharing many of his case studies with his peers online. “When I started posting my […]
With plans afoot to reopen practices across Canada, one challenge for dentists is how to reconnect with patients and assure them that it is safe to return for treatment. Dr. Izchak Barzilay, a Principal at Prosthodontic Associates, Toronto, talks to Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, about how he is using video to […]
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), […]