People with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and otherwise vulnerable persons have difficulty accessing oral care. And accessing care becomes even more difficult for patients living with highly stigmatised diseases like HIV/AIDS. A recent research survey conducted in British Columbia, published in JCDA and looking at the availability of oral care (and medical) services for people living […]
We are pleased to bring you the second episode in the series presented by Dr. Paul Belzycki on how to to plan, design and restore implants. In this episode, Dr. Belzycki runs through an implant case that highlights the importance of wisely combining the power of the dentist’s brain with technology. For those who watch […]
The Canadian Dental Association is thrilled to launch the latest version of our CDA Oasis App. To learn more, check out this short info video. Download the free app from the App Store (iOS) and Play Store (Android). Leave a comment about this post, send your feedback by email or call us at 1-855-716-2747. Until next time! CDA Oasis Team
Following an 11-year longitudinal study on the effectiveness of powered toothbrushes (PTB), scientists at the University of Greifswald, Germany, have confirmed what dentists have long suspected: when it comes to reduced gum disease, reduced loss of clinical attachment, and tooth retention, powered toothbrushes are more effective than their manual counterparts (MTB). Chief Executive of the Oral Health […]
Dr. Timucin Ari is a paediatric dentist based in London, Ontario, and past president of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health. Today, Dr. Ari speaks with Dr. John O’Keefe about the newly formed Canadian Society for Disability in Oral Health (CSDH). Watch this brief conversation and learn more about the Canadian Society for Disability […]
I sat down with our CDA Oasis friends David Chong Yen and his colleague Eugene Chu from DCY. David Chong Yen and Eugene Chu are chartered professionals accountants from Toronto who have extensive experience working with dentists. They offered to present a post on the most common mistakes dentists make when purchasing a dental practice. I hope you […]
Continuing our series of applying a systematic approach to interpreting dental radiographs, Dr. Bob Wood reviews four additional case studies. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment about this post in the box below, send your feedback by email or call us at 1-855-716-2747. Until next time! CDA Oasis Team Read/download the transcript of the case presentation (PDF) Download […]
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has a new paper for oral health care providers that addresses pain management for children and adolescents. The paper, Opioids and Children and Adolescents: Information for Oral Health Professionals, lists best practices for care, suggests drugs to recommend before prescribing opioids, encourages caution when prescribing opioids, and […]