JCDA - Published by the Canadian Dental Association

Persistent Toothache Despite Multiple Dental-related Treatments: How Could this Be?

Thu, 01 Feb 24 09:53:56 -0500

Patients with persistent dentoalveolar pain despite treatment are not “difficult” patients, but rather complex patients, and clinicians must avoid becoming “difficult” dentists when trying to help them.

Impact of Delayed Dental Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Undergraduate Dental Clinic in Southwestern Ontario, Canada – A Retrospective Chart Review

Tue, 09 Jan 24 10:47:40 -0500

This study adds to evidence of diminished access to oral health care, changes in types of service provided and escalation in severity of disease resulting from COVID-19.

Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Throughout the Lifecycle of Artificial Intelligence for Better Health and Oral Health Care: A Workshop Summary

Fri, 24 Nov 23 15:06:58 -0500

Professors Elham Emami and Samira Rahimi organized and co-led an international interdisciplinary workshop in June 2023 at McGill University, built upon an intersectoral approach addressing equity, diversity and inclusion within the field of AI.

Pattern of Dental Emergencies at a Pediatric Tertiary Care Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Study

Thu, 12 Oct 23 06:00:00 -0400

During the first wave of COVID-19, a significant increase in dental emergencies occurred as patients sought emergency care when limited care was available in the community.

The Use of Medically Required Dental Services by Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in British Columbia, Canada

Fri, 28 Jul 23 12:01:22 -0400

Youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) use more medically required dental services than those without IDD, but use declines with age.

British Columbia Dentists’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding HPV Vaccinations: A Cross-sectional Study

Mon, 10 Jul 23 09:00:27 -0400

BC dentists lack policies and guidelines for administration of HPV vaccinations.

The Prevalence of Patient Aggression Toward Dental Students at a Canadian University Teaching Clinic

Mon, 19 Jun 23 09:07:09 -0400

Verbal and sexual aggression are reported by almost half the students working in a dental clinic in Montréal.

Factors Modulating Fallow Period of Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures in a Clinical Setting

Mon, 01 May 23 00:00:00 -0400

This study emphasizes the importance to patient and clinician safety of sufficient air changes during processes that generate aerosols.

Management of the Hypertensive Dental Patient

Fri, 31 Mar 23 00:00:00 -0400

The prevalence of hypertension and associated cardiovascular disease make it imperative for dental professionals to know how to care for the hypertensive patient.

Quantifying Fluoridation Exposure Over Time in Alberta, Canada: Challenges and Implications for Dental Public Health Surveillance

Thu, 09 Mar 23 00:00:00 -0500

Central monitoring systems are needed to deal with the complexity and variation in provincial fluoridation coverage.

Dialogue with Key Stakeholders on Digital Technology for Oral Health: Meeting Report

Fri, 24 Feb 23 00:00:00 -0500

On September 7, 2022, the University of Montpellier in France hosted a meeting with digital oral health technology developers, Chief Dental Officers, policy makers, the World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, and academia on digital oral health technologies.

Exploring Students’ Views of Portfolio Assignments to Foster Self-reflection in Preclinical Dental Education

Mon, 19 Dec 22 00:00:00 -0500

Students enjoy portfolio assignments and consider them beneficial in improving learning, engagement and self-assessment.

Demographic and Clinicopathologic Distribution of Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer in Alberta, Canada: A Comparative Analysis

Mon, 05 Dec 22 00:00:00 -0500

This study confirms characteristics of OCC and OPC and highlights the need for early detection, increased awareness and earlier access to care.

The Use of General Anesthesia for Pediatric Dentistry in Saskatchewan: A Retrospective Study

Thu, 29 Sep 22 00:00:00 -0400

Children who live in remote areas have a higher burden of disease and are more likely to require repeated general anesthesia exposures for dental treatment.

Use of Unsafe Teething Remedies: A Survey

Mon, 29 Aug 22 00:00:00 -0400

New approach needed to parental education about the dangers of some teething remedies.