Dr. David Isen on the Phil Klein Dental Podcast 2/17/2025
(Click here to Listen to the Podcast) In this episode we’ll discuss the evolution of pain control in dentistry. Learning about the…
I’m a dentist — here are 4 things I’d never do (and 4 tips I always recommend to patients)
Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta offers her top tips for oral health and weighs in on popular online teeth cleaning hacks. Click here to…
Dr. David Isen on the Phil Klein Dental Podcast 2/17/2025
(Click here to Listen to the Podcast) In this episode we’ll discuss the evolution of pain control in dentistry. Learning about the…
Dr. David Isen on the Phil Klein Dental Podcast
(Click here to Listen to the Podcast) How do we avoid the side effects and potential emergency situations that can be associated…
Dentists gearing up for new normal of wearing full protective gear amid COVID-19
‘There’s no opportunity for social distancing in dentistry,’ says Dr. Peter Nkansah WATCH THE CBC VIDEO Dr. Peter Nkansah, a Toronto dentist and anesthesiologist,…
Fundamental importance of personal connection
Of late, I am often reminded of the fundamental importance of personal connection. The world seems both more virtually linked than ever…
Insider Knowledge: The lowdown on mouthguards
This is how the discussion usually goes whenever NHL team dentists hold one of their formal meetings, such as the one in…
Raptors’ dentist preps for NBA All-Star Game: “When they’re hit, they’re hit hard”
“Teeth go through lips, teeth get broken or knocked out,” Peter Nkansah says. He’s a U of T alumnus with a specialty…
Antibiotics for Patients with Prosthetic Joints
Historically, orthopedic surgeons have requested that their patients take antibiotics 1 hour before their dental appointments in order to avoid bacterial damage…
Healthy, White Teeth: Your Ultimate Guide
Be honest, when was the last time you went to the dentist? If it wasn’t in the past two years shame on…
Even Dentists Differ on the Best Tooth-Brushing Method
What’s the best way to brush your teeth? Dentists disagree, and no one can say for sure, according to a new study….
Understanding Gwyneth Paltrow’s oil pulling regime
Faculty of Dentistry expert explains practice Blame it on Gwyneth Paltrow. The newly single actress has been credited by celebrity magazines with…
Preparation is key to coping with medical emergencies
Being prepared in advance for worst-case medical emergencies is the optimal way to prevent any bad outcomes, according to a Canadian dentist…
Q&A: Paediatric Dentistry for children and youth with ASD
The following questions and answers summarize an interview with Dr. David Isen, who has experience in providing Paediatric Dentistry services to children…
Tips for a successful anaesthesia appointment
Sleep for Dentistry offers the following tips for achieving a successful experience before and after your anaesthetic/sedation appointment. Steps To A Successful…
Syringes without the needle
The Injex system may be getting the attention of patients who are afraid of needles. Pauline Chan has all the details after…
The Risks of Dental Anesthesia
Dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman joins The Doctors to discuss the risks of sedatives and anesthesia during dental procedures. Plus, learn the must-ask…
The controversy surrounding dental amalgam (“silver fillings”)
Dental amalgam (“silver fillings”) has been used in dentistry for more than 165 years. Controversies around this material have periodically swirled around…
A History of Patient Comfort (Part III): Comfortably Numb
One of the facets of dentistry that makes it unique in the field of healthcare is the ability to anaesthetize whatever tissues…
King Pyrrhus and Dental Anaesthesia
In 280 BC and 279 BC, King Pyrrhus led his army to victories against the Romans in two separate battles during the…
A family toothbrushing fight, a duck attack and the silliest 911 calls received by a southwest Ontario police force in 2012
A toothbrush may be a perfectly reasonable addition to any emergency kit, but police in Chatham, Ont., would like to remind you…
The Grossest Thing in the Bathroom: Your Toothbrush
“If you have your toothbrush too close to the toilet,” microbiologist Charles Gerba, PhD, tells WebMD, “you are brushing your teeth withwhat’s…
Dental Phobia: Is your fear of dentists harming your oral health?
Dental phobia can be devastating. It has been estimated that 10%-20% of the North American population is dental phobic and upwards of…
A History of Patient Comfort (Part II): Passing Gas (1540-1847)
The story of inhalational anaesthesia leading up to Ether Day is as much about personalities as it is about science. Actually, it’s…
Safety-Engineered Needles for Dentistry: Some Clinical Impressions
The Needle Safety Regulation (O. Reg. 474/07) under Ontario’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was extended to include dental offices as…
Is It Dangerous?
All professionals in their interactions/interviews with patients/clients, have to prepare for “The Question“. The Question is a question that when answered correctly,…
In the Teeth of the Action
RCDSO member Peter Nkansah jokingly gives the Raptor mascot’s incisors an inspection during a recent match with the New York Knicks. As…