Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, and Cariology

Cannabinoids - What the Practicing Dentist Needs to Know
With the decriminalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes throughout Canada, and in more than half of the United States, dental professionals are faced with the additional...
Dr. Mark Donaldson
CE Credits: 1.25
Online CE: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology and Cariology
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular oral pathology, pharmacology and cariology dentistry courses and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
February 2025
Poll: Radiology and Pathology
Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the...
September 2024
White Spot, What Now? An Update on Incipient Caries Treatments
Why watch and wait when you can act? Learn the latest options for caries arrest, remineralization treatments, and related nonsurgical options.
Dr. Jeanette MacLean
CE Credits: 2.75
M.A.T.E. Module 3: Myths and Truths About Local Anesthesia
In this Module 3 of the 4 part series of the MATE act, we will discuss how to effectively manage intraoperative dental pain with local anesthesia. Achieving profound and effective local anesthesia...
Jason H. Goodchild, DMD
CE Credits: 2.25
What a Pain!
Dr. Seena Patel shares multiple case studies in which readers are challenged to identify the likely source of pain in a tooth that shows no signs of dental, pulpal or periodontal pathology.
by Dr. Seena Patel
September 2024
Check, Please!
Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani discusses the risk factors for oral cancer and the critical role dentists play in preventive screenings and early detection.
by Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani
July 2024
M.A.T.E. Module 4: Going beyond the initial perfect post-operative analgesic recipe
This course provides the building blocks to become a better prescriber and a better clinician when it comes to appropriate postoperative pain management. A short review of the DEA Medication Access...
Dr. Mark Donaldson
CE Credits: 2.5
M.A.T.E. Module 1: Introduction to the MATE Act and the Role of Dexamethasone in Non-Opioid Pain Management
This first module of 4 of the MATE Act series is designed to provide an overview of the MATE Act and discuss specifically what dentists need to do to comply with this requirement. In addition, a...
Jason H. Goodchild, DMD
CE Credits: 1.75
Name That Oral Lesion!
Dr. Seena Patel challenges readers to correctly identify the oral lesions presented in the images provided and shares information about the treatment of each.
by Dr. Seena Patel
March 2024
M.A.T.E. Module 2: The perfect initial post-operative analgesic recipe
This course provides the building blocks to become a better prescriber and a better clinician when it comes to appropriate postoperative pain management. A short review of the DEA Medication Access...
Dr. Mark Donaldson
CE Credits: 1.75
When A Toothache Turns Deadly
The hospital where Dr. Dominique Chagniot is an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident sees, on average, one case of necrotizing fasciitis in the head and neck every month. Chagniot discusses the...
by Dr. Dominique Chagniot
December 2023
Safer Pain Relief
Dr. William Jacobson, author of the new Clinical Dentistry Daily Reference Guide, explores several real-life pain management scenarios dentists could face and shares suggestions to help them master...
by Dr. William Jacobson
December 2022
Poll: Radiology and Pathology
Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the...
September 2022
Do Patients With Prosthetic Joints Need Antibiotics Before Invasive Dental Work?
Dentists and orthopedic surgeons alike are often confused about whether patients with prosthetic joints should be prescribed antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures. Dr. Thomas...
by Dr. Thomas Paumier
June 2022
No More Stories with Sad Endings
At age 32, Calgary dentist Dr. Manu Dua noticed a lesion on the side of his tongue and texted a photo to his sister and fellow dentist, Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who urged him to get a biopsy. He...
by Drs. Parul Dua Makkar and Sanjukta Mohanta
August 2021
Leaving Dentistry: This Way Out
Not even a decade into practicing dentistry, Dr. Manu Dua knew that his job made him miserable—something few dentists would dare to acknowledge after eight years of higher education and hundreds of...
by Dr. Manu Dua
March 2021
POLL
With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession....
October 2019
Name that Oral Lesion!
How’s your knowledge of oral pathology holding up? Dr. Seena Patel challenges Dentaltown readers to accurately diagnose lesions.
by Dr. Seena Patel
September 2019
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