Multidisciplinary Research Takes Centre Stage
Schulich Dentistry Research Day attracted more than 300 participants from across Canada and featured 22 student oral presentations in a range of research areas. For … more
Oral Health
Making an Impact by Giving Back, One Smile at a Time
As healthcare professionals, we are passionate about positively impacting our patients’ lives and giving back to the communities we serve. With April being National Oral … more
Successful and Efficient Complete Restoration of an Abrasion Dentition
New technologies and modern concepts require close cooperation of the individual partners in dentistry, dental technology and also dental industry. Dr. Cary Brown and dental … more
The Dawn of a New Day
Doom and Gloom. That is all that we have been consistently living with for the last 2 years. It’s time for all of this to … more
Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Mark Hamanishi
Dr. Mark Hamanishi Chief Orthodontic Officer at 123Dentist How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? As a digital orthodontist, I’ve made it our … more
Let’s Bring Those Hygiene Patients Back!
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, now is the time to bring back those patients who have avoided their dental appointments due to the pandemic. In fact, … more
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Choosing the Optimal All-ceramic Crowns
Cast Gold and Porcelain fused-to-metal crowns have a proven track record and are predictable.1,2 They are forgiving materials that can be used in less-than-ideal conditions … more
Post-pandemic Strategies for the Dental Practice
To say that 2020 threw the world a giant curve ball would be one of the understatements of the decade. For some, it felt as … more
Treatment Decisions for Missing Maxillary Laterals Based on Case Types and Stages of Development
Introduction Congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors present a challenge for both the orthodontic and restorative treating dentists. Often, only two scenarios are discussed: canine substitution … more
Planning for the Unpredictable: A Case of Dental Trauma
Introduction Predictability is a worthy goal for any practicing dentist. The study of evidence based models in dentistry has developed increasing predictability of the success … more
Aesthetic Dentistry and the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Imagine you are 18 years old and all your life you have dreamed of a career in acting or modelling. Everyone that you talk to … more
Polishing High-Strength Ceramics Such as Zirconia and Lithium Disilicate, a Step-by-Step Approach
According to a 2016 survey of the National Dental Practice Based Research Network, the top material choices for anterior crowns were lithium disilicate and layered … more
Integrating Digital Smile Design Into the Aesthetic Workflow
Introduction Achieving a successful outcome in aesthetic dentistry can be a formidable challenge for all dental practitioners, regardless of their experience level. The patient describes … more
Journées Dentaires Internationales Québec 2022
May 27–31, 2022 The annual meeting of Ordre des dentistes du Québec will be taking place from May 27 to 31 at the Palais des … more
The Government Has Committed $5.3 Billion to Establish Dental Care
The Liberal budget laid out money for a new dental care program Thursday, but not necessarily a plan. Now that $5.3 billion is on the … more
CDHA Applauds Government’s Support of Increased Access to Oral Health Care
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), representing more than 20,000 dental hygienists working across the country, welcomes the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister … more
GSC and Community Partners Launch New Reports Uncovering Social Impact of Oral Health
Green Shield Canada (GSC), in partnership with Toronto Foundation, Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and the Ottawa Community Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of … more
Weekly Wisdom: Diagnostic Record Fee
Dr. Mark Lin, Director of TIDE, returns to Weekly Wisdom this week to discuss the three options for obtaining diagnostic record fees. … more
Study: Carbs, Sugary Foods May Influence Poor Oral Health
The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria — both good and bad — in our mouths. And researchers … more
Making an Impact by Giving Back, One Smile at a Time
As healthcare professionals, we are passionate about positively impacting our patients’ lives and giving back to the communities we serve. With April being National Oral … more