Dr. Sree Koka, Associate Editor of the Journal of Prosthodontic Research, joined Dr. John O’Keefe in this conversation about the changes that the field of prosthodontics will undertake in the next 10 years. Among six dentists, Dr. Koka is the founder of Career Design in Dentistry an organization that helps dentists plan their careers on a personal […]
This post is authored by Dr. Mona Shoman, Calgary, AB “Nothing personal, but I hate you” How many times a day do we hear this statement? And that’s only one version. There is also the “God I hate coming here”; “you hurt me”; “I’ve been dreading this for a week” and the “I’ve punched a dentist […]
Heather Jackson, RDH, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about Patient Guided Sensory Integration; a program that she has been implementing in Dr. Clive Friedman’s practice in London, Ontario, where more than 500 autistic children are treated. Highlights Heather is experienced in treating children with special needs, including those with autism, and describes the program they’ve developed that […]
Top 3 Must Read Regulations amending the radiation emitting devices regulations (dental x-ray equipment) Philadelphia is 1st major American city with soda tax Study warns of rare risk of chronic pain from implant dental surgery Canadian dentistry news Regulations amending the radiation emitting devices regulations (dental x-ray equipment). gazette.gc.ca: The objectives of the proposed regulatory […]
Dr. Bill Scarfe spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about what he sees the future of dental radiology. Highlights Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has brought enormous opportunities for specialists and general dentists, in terms of monitoring disease progression and treatment outcomes, particularly in three areas: (1) orthodontics, (2) endodontics, and (3) craniofacial assessment. CBCT has […]
Last weekend, I attended and played a small role in the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation of Dental Student Associations (FCDSA). For two days, twenty really intelligent, creative and dedicated dental students from all ten dental schools in Canada came together in Ottawa to chart the course of their organization over the […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou comes back to speak about depression and anti-depressant medication and the main considerations in treating patients who are taking anti-depressants. Highlights Depression is a common disease that affects the elderly and is the 4th highest cause of disability worldwide. The disease can affect not only the individual diagnosed with depression but, also […]
Dr. John O’Keefe spoke with Claire McCarthy, Dental Hygienist and currently PhD student at Kings College London and Visiting Professor at New York University, about issues surrounding implant maintenance. Ms. McCarthy was a speaker at the recent British Dental Association Conference in Manchester, UK. Claire’s Bio Additional Resources Implant maintenance: a […]