In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe speaks to Dr. Rejane Correa, a Hamilton-based general dentist and current President of the Toronto Academy of Dentistry, about the Academy’s work and how it supports its members. In this Oasis conversation, Dr. Correa talks about: The history and structure of the Toronto Academy of Dentistry and its role within […]
Review Article Abstract: The Prevention of Infections in Older Adults: Oral Health Older adults are at high-risk for oral infections and any associated complications that may result in tooth loss. Over time, tooth loss impacts nutrition, appearance, and physical health; and ultimately hinders healthy ageing. I am joined by Dr. Patrick P. Coll, MD, and […]
Federal Elections Explainer: Federal election 2019: The definitive guide to the issues and party platforms. theglobeandmail.com: On everything from climate change to pharmacare, the parties who want to win your vote on Oct. 21 have sharply different visions for Canada. Here’s a primer on where each of them stands. Read more Pharmacists press federal parties […]
Statistics Canada recently released information about how Canadians are caring for their teeth and oral health. Data regarding oral health habits, insurance coverage, and dentist visits were sourced from the 2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and shared with the public in a Health Fact Sheet: Dental Care 2018 The fact sheet highlights an important […]
Ransomware attacks are affecting health care practices in Canada and the United States. Today, Anne Genge, frequent CDA Oasis contributor, Certified Information Privacy Professional specializing in dentistry, and founder of Alexio Corporation is here to give a presentation entitled, “Backup principles that will save the day”. To help dentists recover their practice data in the event of a ransomware […]
In this post, we’re continuing our series of discussions with Fellows of the International College of Dentists about how they practice, what drives their career choices, and more practically, how they’re spending their time. Today we’re bringing you this conversation with Dr. Dave Ciriani, a general practice dentist based in Kamloops, BC. About Dr. Ciriani […]
Welcome to Episode 3 of our implant cases series with Dr. Paul Belzycki in which he speaks about how to to plan, design and restore implants. In this episode, Dr. Belzycki demonstrates the importance of geometry in dentistry in general and when managing implants in particular. Dr. Paul Belzycki’s Thoughts “Let no one ignorant of […]
The 82nd annual Winter Clinic organised by the Toronto Academy of Dentistry is happening in Toronto, November 8, 2019. Dentists and their teams can meet industry exhibitors, network with their peers, and attend Continuing Education (CE) courses. Today, Dr. Elliott Schwartz, the Winter Clinic’s Chair, joins Dr. John O’Keefe to talk about this year’s Continuing Education courses and […]