In this edition of View from the Chairside, frequent CDA Oasis contributor and Calgary-based GP dentist, Dr. Tom Shackleton, returns to talk about Lyme disease and its implication on the dental practice. During this presentation, Dr. Shackleton talks about: What Lyme disease is and what causes it. Why Lyme disease matters to dentists. If dentists […]
You’ve probably been following the news and you may have come across the headline of 400+ US dentists falling recently prey to Ransomware attacks. Although such news might make you think that an attack on your practice is imminent and that these stunts are mighty and uncontrollable, there are actually concrete steps you can take […]
New and seasoned dentists are bound to make financial decisions. Today, with help from David Chong Yen and Eugene Chu, professional chartered accountants at DCY, we’re providing you with tips and information for new dental graduates about managing debt and cultivating long-term financial wellbeing. In this conversation, Chiraz talks with David and Eugene about: Understanding and […]
A recently published systematic review entitled, Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery, systematic review and meta-analysis, had the objective to determine the effect of dental treatment prior to cardiac valve surgery (CVS) or left ventricle assist device (LVAD) implantation on morbidity and mortality. While there is debate concerning the potential benefits of dental […]
Dr. Bob Wood returns for the 10th episode of the series of video presentations to help clinicians systematically review and interpret radiographs. Using real clinical cases and films, Dr. Wood takes a deep dive into using the observation checklist to enhance radiographic interpretation skills and identify infections of the jaw. In this presentation, Dr. Wood discusses cases involving […]
This September 18 to 21, in Mont Tremblant, the Canadian Academy of Endodontists (CAE) is holding its 55th annual meeting. Open to endodontists and general dentists alike, the conference features speakers, workshops, sessions and social activities. In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe is joined by CAE annual meeting speaker, Dr. Alan Law, a Minnesota-based endodontist and […]
Researchers conducted a systematic review evaluating the potential of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to preserve the alveolar ridge. PRF, the second generation of platelet concentrates, is used in many areas of dentistry but its effectiveness in preserving the alveolar ridge remains controversial. In a recent article published in the September 2019 edition of the Journal of […]
Endodontic technologies and biomaterials have undergone substantial advances in the last decade. In spite of these advances, some integral limitations in endodontic treatment continue to persist. This year, at the annual meeting of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, happening September 18 to 21 in Mont Tremblant, Dr. Anil Kishen, Professor of Endodontics at the University […]