We’re so excited to bring emerging science and health topics to attendees of the upcoming CDA-CDSS Convention happening this fall in Saskatoon between September 12 and 14, 2019. This gathering, delivered in collaboration with the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan, features sessions and workshops on new and emerging topics like self-care, nutrition-based stress reduction, and an […]
Canadian Dentistry News Meet Peter Nkansah: Raptor’s Dentist and (U of T alumnus and faculty member). dentistry.utoronto.ca: He’s a U of T alumnus with a specialty in Dental Anaesthesia, a part-time Clinical Associate at the Faculty of Dentistry and full-time dentist with his own specialty practice. But Dr. Nkansah is one other (little) thing: dentist to the NBA’s Toronto Raptors… […]
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 […]
The 2019 CDA Convention delivered in collaboration with The College of Dental Surgeons Saskatchewan is just three months away, and speakers like today’s Oasis Discussions guest, Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, are busy preparing their talks and presentations. During the conference, speakers will be sharing their thoughts and expertise on important topics like Dr. Quiñonez’s presentation about trust […]
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 […]