Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments
As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using marijuana before dental visits after a new … more
Cannabis
The Future of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Medicine and Orofacial Pain
Cannabis and cannabinoid medicine has been around for centuries. A growing number of countries have created a legal framework within which cannabis and its plant … more
U of T Researchers to Study Impact of Cannabis on Indigenous Oral Health
A multidisciplinary team from the University of Toronto, with experts from the Faculty of Dentistry and the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the Dalla … more
Study Finds Cannabis Better Than Toothpaste When it Comes to Stopping Cavities
Pot users have one more reason to flash those pearly whites. A study published in the January edition of the Cureus Journal of Medical Science, has … more
Cannabis, Capacity and Consent
Ever since the government began seriously discussing legalization of marijuana for recreational use, dental professionals have developed an intense curiosity about what the change would … more
Cannabis: Pharmacology, Medical Usage and Oral and Dental Implications
Introduction Cannabis refers to drug products produced from plants of the genus Cannabis. 1 One of the most commonly used recreational drugs, 2 cannabis is … more
Marijuana: What Dentists Need to Know
The Cannabis plant, commonly known as marijuana, is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide, with roughly 35 million people using marijuana each month in … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Start the Cannabis Conversation
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. With the recent … more