Biotensegrity

Biotensegrity is a new word. An explanation of its origins opens the door to a new and unfamiliar world which seems to have nothing to … more

Mayday, Mayday

The practice of dentistry has changed from the time I entered the profession 42 years ago. Change is important, for without change there can be … more

Vigilance Is Subject To Fatigue

From 30 May until 1 June 2019, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from across Canada will convene in Calgary, AB for the 66th Annual General Meeting … more

Implant Treatment

Safer Implant Treatment

Knowledge is forever advancing. In my early days when my computer froze, I used to think “What did I do wrong now.” Today I think … more

CAOMS

CAOMS Update

The Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS) is a not-for-profit organization that serves the needs of hundreds of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons across … more

Infection Control

What Do You Do?

So, what do you do?” is a question often asked at social gatherings. Everyone has a story. Few of us have actually thought one out. … more

Implant Therapy

Commoditization of Education

I was perusing the exhibit floor at a major meeting I usually attend yearly and stopped by a booth prompted by an advertisement that caught my … more

Dental Tourism: Caveat Emptor

Many of our patients are attracted to the allure of cheaper dental treatment abroad. Tooth #36 in the accompanying radiograph (Fig. 1) and photo (Fig. … more

White to Black

“If you look you up the word experience in the dictionary, it says see mistakes” and at 60 years old you, feel that you have … more