A recent University of Alberta study shows that the use of a target-controlled infusion (TCI) pump to administer patient sedation is just as safe, if not safer than manual injections delivered by a clinician. In this video, Dr. Douglas Lobb, Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, and lead investigator in the study, […]
Adopting the correct posture at work is an important factor in improving workplace safety, productivity, and avoiding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative trauma disorders. In this video, Tim Caruso, a physical therapist from Community Physical Therapy Addison, Illinois, who has worked extensively with the dental profession since 1988 in the fields of ergonomics, injury prevention […]
The cybersecurity mini-workshop series continues on Oasis, introducing dentists to best practices in privacy and cybersecurity and addressing common issues that arise in the dental office. This month, Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity expert and educator, considers the importance of mobile device security in the workplace, highlighting key practices such as having a mobile device security […]
The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges across many aspects of the dental profession, and dental education has been no exception. Given a shortage of dental assistants at the onset of the pandemic, the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta was faced with a problem: how to implement enhanced infection prevention protocols and support their […]
The Manitoba Dental Foundation is currently seeking nominations for the Lyle Best Humanitarian Award, an award given to an individual, dental practice, or organization in Canada that has had a profound impact on the dental health of impoverished populations, nationally or internationally. In this video, Rafi Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Manitoba Dental Association, […]
At the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 22-28, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) member states made the landmark decision to adopt the Global Strategy on Oral Health. This strategy is the first of its kind in international policy guidance for countries addressing oral diseases as public health problems. It also aims […]
This month's Cybersecurity Mini-Workshop for dentists examines network security in the practice. Anne Genge, certified cybersecurity and privacy expert, walks through the network security checklist including controls to prevent, detect and respond to security incidents, technologies such as firewall, intrusion prevention and content filtering, the importance of a network use policy and more. Stay tuned […]
Staffing and recruitment have become significant challenges across the health care sector and dentistry is no exception. Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, general dentist from Brampton, ON, and member of CDA’s Advocacy Committee, explains the underlying reasons behind the staffing shortages in dental offices across Canada. She outlines CDA’s advocacy efforts on this issue and shares actionable […]