Conscious Sedation in Dentistry
Sedation in dentistry has been a controversial topic due to questions being raised over its safety, especially in dental chair. Dental fear and anxiety are not only common in children but also...
View ArticleSedation “Sleep” Dentistry - Desert Dream Dentistry
Many dentists administer dental sedation, but only 1% receive extensive sedation training. Dr. Jahromi has undergone this training and is highly qualified to provide safe sedation dentistry.
View ArticleThe College Application Magic Number — Does It Exist?
It’s time to start applying to school, but how many applications should you be preparing? While 6 to 8 is the average number of schools that students end up applying to, experts agree that there is no...
View ArticleThe Secret to an Affordable Health Professions Education?
While grants, scholarships and loans are great choices for financing your health care education, there is another option you may want to consider, especially if you are interested in a career in...
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Spotlight on Veteran Affairs Social Workers
Professional social workers prevent crises and counsel on how to cope with the stresses of everyday life. They have a deep understanding of human development and behavior. Carl Castro is the Director...
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Career Changer: MBA to ND
Just because your bachelor’s degree wasn’t in biomedical sciences doesn’t mean you can’t eventually work in the health care field. Dr. Jaquel Patterson ND, MBA, is a licensed naturopathic physician...
View Article7 Tips for Studying Science
Developing an in-depth understanding of complex scientific principles can take an enormous amount of time and effort. Tackling a difficult text can be daunting, even for the most intelligent student....
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Tips on Finding Your Best-Fit Social Work Internship
If you’re thinking about going into the social work field, then you should know accredited BSW programs require a minimum of 400 hours of supervised field experience. Want to know what to expect? We...
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Yes, You Should Attend Graduate School Fairs
If you’re reading this, you’re likely planning to continue your studies beyond the undergraduate level. Not only are you busy with your current schoolwork, but you spend much of your leftover time...
View Article5 Things You Shouldn’t Do With Your Teeth
We all know that unhealthy habits are hard to break, but it is possible to do so. Sometimes just knowing what could go wrong can help you stop your current behaviors. The sooner you put an end to...
View ArticleThe History of Groundhog Day
By the time you’re reading this, you may already know that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow today, thereby giving hope to residents of Pennsylvania for an early spring. Here in Canada,...
View ArticleNutrition and Your Oral Health
Nutrition affects your entire body from the inside out. If you’re not eating and drinking the right things on a regular basis, then you’ll be more susceptible to disease and dental problems. Changing...
View ArticleDon’t Have a Sitter This Valentine’s Day? No Problem
Valentine’s Day can be a wonderfully romantic time that couples spend months planning, looking forward to, and desperately needing. This year, this lovely holiday falls on a Friday — and if you have...
View ArticleHow Did Family Day Get Its Start?
Family Day is celebrated on the second or third Monday of every February, depending on the province in which you live. Though not an official national holiday, the event is celebrated far and wide...
View Article4 Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Kids
Packing lunches for your kids to take to school can be a fun task, however, it can also be challenging. Constantly trying to think of new and healthy things to pack can be difficult, especially with...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day: A Celebration of Women in Dentistry
Times have certainly changed since 1898, when Emma Gaudreau Casgrain became the first woman licensed to be a dentist in Canada. Today women are a growing force in the dental industry within Canada and...
View ArticleThe What, Why, and When for Social Distancing
The Coronavirus strain, also known as COVID-19, has significantly disrupted routine activities in locations across the globe. As more cases are reported, it’s become increasingly important for...
View ArticleHow to Stay Happy and Healthy During Social Distancing
COVID-19 is a form of the Coronavirus that’s easily spread through physical contact with or close proximity to those who have the virus. For this reason, the Government of Canada has recommended...
View ArticleWhat Can My Family and I Safely Do While Practicing Social Distancing?
The Coronavirus COVID-19 is impacting communities around the globe, creating the urgent need for mindful measures which can slow the spread of the disease, like social distancing. Social distancing is...
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You Just Got Your Bachelor Degree. Now What?
Earning a bachelor’s degree is a great accomplishment in and of itself, considering 40% of undergraduate students drop out of college and 30% drop out before sophomore year. However, it’s pretty clear...
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How Medical Students Can Stay Safe on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus...
Due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), government officials have instructed the public to practice social distancing and staying at home. Colleges and universities have responded by...
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Common Questions about Applying to Grad School During the Coronavirus...
By now, everyone is aware of, if not affected in some way, by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For current students, instruction has likely moved online for the foreseeable future. If you’re not a...
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Coronavirus Hangs Around After Symptoms Subside
It took about five days from the time patients were infected until symptoms appeared, and about eight days before they disappeared. Patients were contagious for one to eight days, the researchers said...
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COMMENTARY: Advice for Lessening Your Pandemic Anxiety
Dr Jeffrey Lieberman on how 'the worried well' and those with established mental illness can navigate this unprecedented moment.
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Asthma, COPD Raise Odds for Severe COVID-19
COVID-19 can cause a pneumonia-like lung infection, with a range of symptoms from mild or absent in some to life-threatening in others.
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COMMENTARY: NYU Med Student Joins COVID Fight: 'Time to Step Up'
New York med schools asked fourth-year students to graduate early and volunteer to help battle COVID. One student discusses how he weighed the potential life-or-death decision to join the front lines.
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COVID-19: GMC Invites More Doctors Back to Work
The General Medical Council is widening the net to grant temporary registrations to thousands more doctors.
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No Staff COVID-19 Diagnoses After Plan at Chinese Cancer Center
Chinese researchers report that no staff members were diagnosed with COVID-19 after 'strict protective measures' for screening and managing patients with cancer were implemented.
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Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Survival & NAC Use Continue to Increase
Survival of patients with advanced ovarian cancer continues to increase, despite concerns that increased use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) could have a negative impact on outcomes.
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COVID-19: Mental Health Pros Come to the Aid of Frontline Comrades
Psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers in the US and Canada have formed a network to offer free psychotherapy sessions to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Financial Toxicity Is Common With Gynecologic Cancers
More than one fifth of patients who are treated for gynecologic malignancies experience financial toxicity, results of a single-center study suggest.
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