At a meeting held in May 2019, the RCDSO Council approved changes to College by-laws that will make administering minimal sedation more flexible for dentists going forward. In June 2019, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) released information about what changes have been made in their Dispatch News. In this crosspost, we’re […]
There are many restorative materials on the market for dentists to choose from. Whether they are composites, porcelains, gold, or chrome cobalt, dentists need efficacious materials that work for their patients. Today, Dr. Mike Racich is back to talk about choosing materials for your patients and how to select a materials with reasonable longevity and […]
We are pleased to bring you another presentation by Dr. Paul Belzycki, general dentist from Toronto. This is the first in a series of presentations on how to to plan, design and restore implants. Dr. Belzycki highlights the importance of collaborating with multiple oral care professionals to achieve long-lasting implant restorations that achieve the needs […]
This April, Amazon announced a Skills Kit for their Smart Speaker, Alexa. This new software means that Alexa voice tools can be made capable of securely storing, transmitting, and receiving protected patient information and data in a healthcare setting, all in compliance with HIPAA (US). According to StatNews.com, Amazon has released the Skills Kit to […]
This Spring, Canada began imposing new restriction on the sugar content in alcoholic beverages. The new restrictions require alcohol content in 568ml cans be reduced from 11.9% to 4.5%. This reduces the number of drinks within a single can of from approximately four (4) standard drinks (one beer, one five-ounce glass of wine) down to […]
New research out of the University of Toronto indicates that “dentists in Ontario are detecting more cases of oral cancer and pre-cancer than ever before — and it’s saving lives.” As with many types of cancer, early detection of oral cancers results in higher survival rates (80% over five years). When cancer is detected at […]
Cannabis legalisation in Canada is well into its first year, and employers at companies and businesses large and small are updating their policies concerning impairment in the workplace. But understanding employee and employer rights and responsibilities, federal and provincial laws, and creating appropriate policies can be overwhelming. To help Canadian dentists better navigate cannabis legalisation […]
At CDA Oasis, we’re always looking for new ways to share research and clinical information with dentists. Today, we’re launching our first Rapid Research Recap video. During each short video recap, we’ll present published clinical research, including study details and results in just a couple of minutes. Quick and easy to digest, Rapid Research Recaps […]