Dr. Bob Wood, specialist in oral and maxillofacial radiology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, joins Dr. John O’Keefe in the 7th episode of our video presentation series to help clinicians systematically review and interpret radiographs. Using real clinical cases, Dr. Wood articulates the required steps to get to an accurate interpretation that leads to a precise diagnosis. […]
Most Canadians have been impacted by mental illness. In fact, in any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health challenge or illness, and dental professionals are no exception. Today, we’re are talking about the importance of mental health and wellness more than ever. And to help dental professionals tackle a range […]
This March, the Federal Government is holding public consultations seeking comments from health partners, the general public, and members of the industry concerning proposed measures to limit vaping product advertisements to protect youth and non-users. In the coming months, after consultation, the government will firm up rules and regulations about: Where ads can be placed The […]
Earlier this month, the CDC released results of a research study looking at toothpaste and toothbrushing patterns among children and adolescents in the United States from 2013 to 2016. Purpose To determine if children were beginning to brush at the recommended age and if they were being given the appropriate amount of fluoridated toothpaste […]
Most long-term care facilities do not include (or consistently administer) oral health services within their daily care delivery. Patients who want or need dental care or treatment can arrange for a visit from a dentist or a hygienist, but they or their families are typically on the hook for the cost. According to a recent […]
On March 12, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada and paediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Theresa Tam, issued a statement urging health care providers, parents, and caregivers to address misinformation surrounding the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. After expressing concern over recent outbreaks of this vaccine-preventable disease, Dr. Tam highlighted the issue of vaccine hesitancy stating, […]
Dr. Jose Lança is an M.D., PhD., and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto. In this third and final interview in our series, Dr. Lança delivers important insights on treating patients within the current opioid crisis and provides evidence-based, alternative treatments for pain management. Effective alternatives to […]
It is always a pleasure to host Dr. Paul Belzycki on CDA Oasis. He is back with an interesting clinical case and a valuable learning moment. Dr. Belzycki has been in general dentistry practice for forty years and he has shared some of the most viewed presentations here on Oasis. We are thankful for his […]