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 […]
Throughout the upcoming CDA Annual Convention, a variety of expert speakers will share their knowledge and expertise about emerging professional and clinical topics with attending dentists. This year conference speaker and frequent CDA Oasis contributor, Dr. Mark Donaldson is delivering a CDA Oasis session focusing on the legalisation of cannabinoids in Canada and their medicinal effects; […]
Top News Hygienists are ditching dentists’ offices to set up their own clinics Food Allergies: Their Relevance to Dental Care Study finds dramatic 74% increase in youth vaping in Canada Canadian Community Health Survey, 2018 Promoting access to oral care on World Refugee Day to support universal health coverage Canadian Dentistry News High levels of […]
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 […]