Ever since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March 2020, the Canadian Dental association (CDA) has continued to track evolving public behaviour, attitudes, and perceptions as they relate to the dental community in Canada through Abacus Data COVID-19 Tracking Surveys. As we now enter what many Canadians fear will be a challenging […]
In this latest in a series of discussions on Oral Appliance Therapy, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. John Viviano, a general practitioner from Mississauga who dedicates much of his practice to dental sleep medicine, to walk through the steps required to get started in the management of patients with sleep apnea. Here are the key […]
In the second of this two-part presentation on pain management in oral surgery, Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh, oral and maxillofacial surgeon from London, ON, reviews the mode of action of the key pharmacological agents and outlines effective strategies for the management of post-operative pain. Here are the key takeaways from the presentation: Rationale for Aggressive […]
Pfizer-BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine safe, protective in kids aged 5-11 Half of Canadians support employers mandating COVID-19 booster shots, poll finds COVID-19 hospitalizations among Canada’s children remain low despite Delta surge: experts We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca.
When it comes to file systems for endodontic treatment, is it a case of either reciprocating or rotary, or is there a place for both? In this edition of CDA Oasis Live Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. Rodrigo Cunha, endodontist from Winnipeg MB, to share his insight into the pros and cons of reciprocating and […]
Dr. Clive Friedman Reflects on 40 years in Pediatric Dentistry and Working with Individuals with Disabilities (5-minute read) For most dentists, opting for a career in the profession likely came down to a handful of familiar considerations: the prospect of a rewarding occupation, a passion for health care and helping others, or perhaps simply a […]
Bruxism is a naturally occurring phenomenon that affects an estimated 5-8% of adults in North America. And although for some the condition does not require any treatment, for others it can lead to jaw pain, headaches and even cracked teeth. In part 1 of this two-part discussion, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. Tom Shackleton, a […]
In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe invites Dr. PJ Murphy, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, to discuss the 2021 American Heart Association guidelines for the prevention of bacterial endocarditis and explain how they impact the practice of dentists across North America. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation: The […]