Top 5 Must Read UBC dentistry grad student wins highly regarded award in dental materials FDA launches national public education campaign to prevent and reduce tobacco use among multicultural youth Study finds home care of children crucial after oral sedation Antibacterial activity of curcumin against periodontopathic bacteria AAPD offers tricks for a tooth-friendly Halloween […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou from the University of Toronto comes back to present the diagnosis and management of the white lesion case that we presented in September on oasis Discussions. View the initial case presentation Watch the video presentation
When a patient is in respiratory distress, it is usually evident. However, it is important to consider certain factors to ascertain the cause of the problem and provide the appropriate treatment in a timely fashion. Download a PDF version of the table Source: Medical emergencies in the dental office, Elsevier 2015.
In order to optimize the final functional and esthetic result for patients, the dentist and dental laboratory must work as a team. As such, communication and common understanding is extremely important. Both parties must be able to interpret the other’s terminology effectively and accurately. Ideally and where possible, the dental and laboratory teams should meet […]
During the latest FDI World Congress in Bangkok, September 2015, Dr. Jack Cottrell was elected Treasurer. Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Manager, spoke with Dr, Cottrell about his role as a Treasurer and the importance of FDI for Canadian dentists. Watch the video interview
This content is courtesy of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Dispatch Magazine (May/June 2015) Improved communication is one step that can go a long way to help resolve patient concerns and potentially avoid a complaint ever being filed. Here are some tips on how to avoid four of the most common concerns […]
The failure of blood clot formation can cause bleeding complications during or after an oral surgery procedure. Normal coagulation may fail due to several reasons. Thrombocytopenia In thrombocytopenia, the platelet blood count is below the normal levels of 150,000-350,000 platelets per mm3. Below a count of 50,000, one can expect abnormal and spontaneous bleeding, if […]
Top 5 Must Read Celebrating 50 years of Dentistry NEW! FDI Policy Statements adopted/revised in 2015 The Decline of ‘Big Soda Recognising the early stages of dementia through oral health Random acts of kindness Canadian dentistry news Celebrating 50 years of Dentistry. Western University Youtube.com Dentistry alumni, faculty and students reflect on 50 years of […]