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This September 18 to 21, in Mont Tremblant, the Canadian Academy of Endodontists (CAE) is holding its 55th annual meeting. Open to endodontists and general dentists alike, the conference features speakers, workshops, sessions and social activities. In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe is joined by CAE annual meeting speaker, Dr. Alan Law, a Minnesota-based endodontist and […]
Telehealth, virtual healthcare tools, telemedicine and the virtual care technology industries are growing at an incredible speed. Patients in Canada can now pay a fee to receive care from a physician which includes: Diagnosis for medical conditions Acute care Chronic care Labs and referrals Prescriptions Medical Notes Medical advice Mental health Payment models vary among providers […]
We are days away from the Canadian Dental Association and the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan joint convention, September 12 to 14 in Saskatoon. Today we’re joined by Saskatchewan-based, CDSPI Financial Planner and conference speaker, Shane Dewling, about managing malpractice for dentists. During this short Oasis discussion, Mr. Dewling provides a session preview including: Information about the main […]
Researchers conducted a systematic review evaluating the potential of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to preserve the alveolar ridge. PRF, the second generation of platelet concentrates, is used in many areas of dentistry but its effectiveness in preserving the alveolar ridge remains controversial. In a recent article published in the September 2019 edition of the Journal of […]
By Dr. John O’Keefe ommunity water fluoridation must surely be among the most studied public health measures in history. The most recent published study to hit the headlines asserts that expectant mothers consuming fluoridated water will give birth to babies with lower IQ. CDA has been handling media enquiries since the publication of this study […]
Endodontic technologies and biomaterials have undergone substantial advances in the last decade. In spite of these advances, some integral limitations in endodontic treatment continue to persist. This year, at the annual meeting of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, happening September 18 to 21 in Mont Tremblant, Dr. Anil Kishen, Professor of Endodontics at the University […]
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