Local anesthetics have an impressive history of efficacy and safety in dental practice. They make treatment possible by eliminating pain and sensation before, during, and sometimes after dental procedures. Lidocaine, a landmark anesthetic agent, celebrates 70 years this year; and I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Mark Donaldson, our pharmacology expert, about this milestone […]
I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Patricia Neville, panelist at the recent general session of the International Association of Dental Research, which was held in London England in summer 2018. The panel discussed evidence from the field on the impact that social media is having on professional activities and practice; and challenged preconceptions and […]
Dr. Mitch Taillon, President of CDA, speaks about the World Dental Federation‘s Annual Congress that took place in Buenos Aires in early September. The World Dental Congress (WDC) is a flagship event for FDI, strengthening ties and fostering collaboration within the global oral health community. During the Congress, a diverse scientific program is presented by oral […]
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Top News New! FDI Policy Statements adopted/revised in 2018 Dental erosion focus of new ACE Panel report Highlighted review: Effects of antibiotics on toothache caused by inflammation or infection at the root of the tooth in adults Periodontics spotlighted in the Journal of the California Dental Association Disease causing mutation found in French-Canadians Canadian Dentistry […]
The Canadian Section of the International College of Dentists inducted 50 new Fellows in Charlottetown, PEI. Class of 2018 Front Row: (L-R) Elizabeth Johnson-Lee, Pennie Thornton, Louise Hill, David Cornell, Todd Plexman, Heather Torrie, Surham Alexander, Kelly Manning, Michelle Zwicker, Kellyann Knickle, Emel Arat, Melissa Milligan, John Bozek, David Brown, Shervin Abbaszadeh, Daniel Hwang, Christopher […]
Dr. Bob Wood, oral radiologist and forensic dentist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center, joins Dr. John O’Keefe in the second episode of a series of video presentations that help clinicians to systematically review and interpret their radiographs. Using real clinical cases, Dr. Wood points out the required steps to get to an accurate interpretation that […]
Based on the summary of a complaint scenario published on the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia’s website, Dr. Michael Racich joined Dr. John O’Keefe in this conversation about the role of informed consent in clinical practice and how it may cause regulatory problems for dentists. How should dentists communicate with their patients about […]