A root perforation can be a stressful scenario that many dentists have faced in their clinical practise. In this video presentation, Dr. Mary Dabuleanu, endodontist from Toronto, walks through the management of a root perforation and offers some guiding principles to help avoid mishaps including: Diagnosing a root perforation How to avoid perforations The best […]
Molar hypomineralization, also known as “chalky teeth”, is a developmental dental defect that results in low amounts of calcium mineral in enamel of affected teeth, often leaving them soft and porous. The condition affects more than 1-in-5 children worldwide and leads to increased incidences of caries and tooth decay. While the specific causation and pathogenesis […]
This month’s cybersecurity mini-workshop examines the security challenges associated with remote working. In this video, cybersecurity and privacy expert and educator, Anne Genge, walks through the Remote Work Checklist, highlighting key issues such as security control and monitoring, the value of work-from-home training, and the importance of having a work-from home policy. PDF Download: Remote […]
A recent University of Alberta study shows that the use of a target-controlled infusion (TCI) pump to administer patient sedation is just as safe, if not safer than manual injections delivered by a clinician. In this video, Dr. Douglas Lobb, Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, and lead investigator in the study, […]
Adopting the correct posture at work is an important factor in improving workplace safety, productivity, and avoiding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative trauma disorders. In this video, Tim Caruso, a physical therapist from Community Physical Therapy Addison, Illinois, who has worked extensively with the dental profession since 1988 in the fields of ergonomics, injury prevention […]
The cybersecurity mini-workshop series continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity expert and educator, considers the importance of mobile device security in the workplace, highlighting key practices such as having a mobile device security […]
This month's Cybersecurity Mini-Workshop for dentists examines network security in the practice. Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity and privacy expert, walks through the network security checklist including controls to prevent, detect and respond to security incidents, technologies such as firewall, intrusion prevention and content filtering, the importance of a network use policy and more. Stay tuned […]
Staffing and recruitment have become significant challenges across the health care sector and dentistry is no exception. Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, general dentist from Brampton, ON, and member of CDA’s Advocacy Committee, explains the underlying reasons behind the staffing shortages in dental offices across Canada. She outlines CDA’s advocacy efforts on this issue and shares actionable […]