AI-driven drug dosing algorithms
This review summarizes current evidence and future implications on AI-assisted drug monitoring and dosing, AI-based behavioural support and decision-support tools highlighting the impact in dentistry.
February 2026
Pharmacogenomics in anaesthesia, recent advancements
As the old saying goes, “one man’s meat is another man’s poison.” A medication may be highly effective in one individual, ineffective in another, and potentially harmful in a third. Drug handling by the body varies significantly between individuals, and genetic makeup is one of the major factors contributing to this variability. Pharmacogenomics, a branch … Read more
Palliative care: The dentist’s role in the alleviation of suffering
This paper will describe the causes of oral pain in the palliative patient and the important role of the palliative care dentist in the treatment of oral pain to reduce suffering in the patient’s final days.
Elderly care in dentistry: A Canadian dental student’s perspective
Canada’s population is rapidly aging, accompanied by a shifting landscape in oral healthcare needs. In 2021, individuals aged 65 and older accounted for 18.5% of the national population, and this figure is projected to increase sharply by 2068.1 This demographic trend presents both challenges and opportunities for the Canadian healthcare system, particularly in the field of … Read more
Informed consent in the absence of capacity: A case-based exploration
As the global population ages, dental professionals increasingly encounter patients with cognitive impairments that compromise their ability to provide informed consent. This article reviews the ethical frameworks and regulatory standards that guide informed consent in dentistry.
The senior-friendly dental office environment: How and why it is essential
This essay will present important considerations for dealing with the senior patient, and the ways in which dental offices can be adapted to make them more welcoming, accessible, and responsive to the needs of this steadily increasing patient population.
Elderly dental care reimagined: Global models, Canadian responsibility
The past two years have ushered in a quiet but consequential evolution in geriatric dentistry or gerodontology, one driven by demographic urgency and sharpened by cross-continental scholarship.
Should gerontology be a dental speciality in Canada?
Geriatric dentistry, also referred to as gerodontics, gerontology, or gerodontology, focuses on providing dental care to older adults, including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various dental issues.
The importance of geriatric dentistry
As populations around the world age at an unprecedented rate, it is the responsibility of the dental profession to recognize the importance of geriatric dentistry.