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 […]
Patients and dentists alike have many questions about when, and how to use pain medications such as opioids, following the removal of wisdom teeth. This common procedure can be painful for many days, following wisdom teeth removal; and sometimes requires taking opioids to adequately manage the ensuing pain. However, how can dentists and patients safely […]
Healthcare professionals and public health officials are awaiting the results of a public consultation on Reducing Youth Access and Appeal of Vaping Products: Potential Regulatory Measures. The consultation will inform the creation of regulatory measures based on comments and insights collected from the general public, tobacco control experts, healthcare providers, academics, and others. The measures […]
Supporting patients, managing staff, and growing a dental practice are unique stressors of the dental practice. And they can take a toll on mental health and wellbeing. Today we’re exploring the effect of stress on the body and how to better manage stress as a dentist with Dr. Sally Safa who here to share her […]
Following decades of research indicating that bacteria are responsible for tooth decay, the need for fillings and restorations, a new study, conducted by a number of University of Toronto oral health researchers and titled Human neutrophils degrade methacrylate resin composites and tooth dentin, is now pointing to a long-ignored culprit: neutrophils. A type of white blood […]
Our Questions from Clinicians segment is back! And this time we’re talking veneers and addressing inquiries from GPs about cementing veneers. Join Dr. Rick Carvalho to unpack and explore how best to cement patient veneers. About Dr. Rick Carvalho Dr. Carvalho is a Professor in the Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Division of Biomaterials […]
We are pleased to introduce you to Dr. Daniel Daniel, dental surgeon from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Daniel will share his own experience on a variety of topics, such as dentures and cosmetic dentistry. Weekly, we will present how-to videos of different procedures presented by Dr. Daniel and his team. In this first post, Dr. […]