This conversation was taped prior to ASM19. Its present publication is to answer the question about oral cancer adjunctive devices. The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is fast approaching. In this conversation, we catch up with ODA ASM speaker Dr. Ben Balevi. Dr. Balevi graduated with degrees in Engineering and Dentistry from McGill University, and a Master […]
As part of my work for CDA, I regularly scan different publications for articles of interest to Canadian dentists. Volume 63, Issue 3 of the Dental Clinics of North America is themed around “Unanswered Questions in Implant Dentistry”. I will wager that the topics covered in this edition will be of interest to many of […]
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On April 12, 2019, CDA installed a new President, Dr. Alexander Mutchmor. Dr. Mutchmor graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry in 1983 and found his first job as an associate at a practice in Fort Frances, a border town in Northwestern Ontario. In 1987, Dr. Mutchmor joined the Winnipeg practice of Dr. Allen Macklin, […]
Debate (and some confusion) around the topic of occlusion, and its contribution to the success or failure of dental treatment, has been ongoing for some time. Differing philosophies, variation in theories, and the absence of a commonly understood definition have split dentists into various occlusion camps. To help move the debate and our understanding forward, […]
Last week in Toronto at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting (ASM), I sat in on a session titled Transitioning Out of Your Practice. During the session, Dr. Bernie Dolansky shared a slide that contained only the following text: Legal Considerations when Buying or Selling a Dental Practice Consult qualified financial advisory, valuation, brokerage, banking, […]
This is a summary of an article that systematically reviewed the literature to investigate the prevalence of periodontal disease among cannabis users. Download the PDF of the summary Chisini LA, Cademartori MG, Francia A, et al. Is the use of Cannabis associated with periodontitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis [published online ahead of print January […]
When is the right time to use flumazenil? What should it be used for, and what is the best way to administer it a general practice setting? Today, we are joined by Dr. Joonyoung Ji who will help dentists answer these and other questions. About Dr. Joonuoung Ji Dr. Joonyoung Ji, DMD, Dip A.D.B.A, BLS, […]