Kanada » Volunteering with JCDA-OASIS to Advance the Profession

In late 2011, Dr. John O’Keefe, director of Knowledge Networks, called for volunteers to participate in the JCDA-OASIS project. The initial request was for help distilling clinical information into templates that would be integrated in the JCDA-OASIS electronic platform. We are condensing critical clinical information into “1-, 2-, or 3-minute consults” (depending on the category) that can be quickly retrieved and easily understood. The consults will assist dentists in their everyday practice.

We have been pleasantly surprised to have a number of dentists from Canada and around the world enthusiastically respond to our call for support in this endeavour. However, we continuously seek volunteers to develop additional clinical information packages.

We are looking for individual and groups of dentists, specialists, general physicians, predental students, and people with a background in basic sciences or life sciences to be part of this exciting project. You can contribute valuable knowledge to the dental profession while enjoying a learning experience that mirrors knowledge gathering in clinical practice.

Here are examples of the categories where we are seeking volunteers. In addition, sample templates are included to show the type of information packets we are creating.

Medical conditions

Distill information into templates related to medical conditions that have an impact on dental treatment.
Review existing templates of medical condition consults for accuracy, completeness, and quality.

Medical Condition Topics

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Leading to Stem Cell Transplant
Allergies (Analgesics, LA, rubber products)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention deficit disorder
Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary artery disease
Developmental Delay (General)
Emphysema
Graves Disease
Multiple myeloma
Organ and bone marrow transplantation

Panic Disorder
Peptic ulcer disease
Radiation-treated patients (Radiation to Head & Neck)
Sexually Transmitted diseases
Substance abuse
Thrombocytopenia
Anticoagulated states
Malignant Hyperthermia
Pseudo-cholinesterase deficiency
Osteoradionecrosis
Orthopedic joint replacements
Rheumatic heart disease
Cardiac stents



Medical condition template

Prescription drugs

Complete templates on drugs that are taken by patients and which have an impact on dental treatment.
Distill information into templates on drugs that are prescribed by dentists.
Distill information into templates on drugs that have an impact on oral health.
Review completed prescription drug templates for accuracy, completeness, and quality.

Prescription drug template

Pathologies

Distill information into oral pathology templates.
Suggest questions, problems, and clinical solutions for oral pathologies encountered in practice.
Review completed pathology templates for accuracy, completeness, and quality.


Medical emergencies

Distill information into medical and dental emergency templates.
Generate questions and possible treatment solutions for emergency situations that are encountered in the dental office.
Suggest additional medical emergencies that may be encountered in the dental office.
Review completed medical and dental emergency templates for accuracy, completeness, and quality.

Medical Emergency topics

Airway Obstruction
Altered Sensations / Changes in Affect
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Asthmatic Attack / Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Drug Overdoses
Epinephrine Reaction
Infective Endocarditis and Prosthetic Implants
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hypoglycemia (Insulin Shock)
Hyperglycemia
Loss of Consciousness
Local Anesthetic Overdose

Management of Acute Bleeding
Medications with Elevated Incidence of Hypersensitivity Reactions
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Oxygen Delivery
Panic Attack
Postural (Orthostatic) Hypotension
Probiotics to Reduce Gastric Symptoms during Long-Term Antibiotic Therapy
Respiratory Distress
Stoke/Cerebrovascular accident
Urticaria or Pruitus


Medical emergency template

Dental emergencies and urgent care scenarios

Distill information into urgent care scenario templates.
Review completed urgent care scenario templates for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
Suggest additional urgent care scenarios.
Suggest questions and possible treatment solutions for urgent care scenarios.

Topics areas:

Endodontics
Oral Medicine
Oral Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics

Urgent care scenario template

Prosthodontics

Fracture (with or without fragments) of a removable prosthesis (base/metallic components/artificial teeth)
Fracture of the abutment tooth of a removable or a fixed prosthesis
Fracture (with or without fragments) of a fixed prosthesis
Bleeding under/adjacent to prosthesis
Soreness under/adjacent to prosthesis
Pain under/adjacent to prosthesis
Swelling under/adjacent to prosthesis
Discoloration under/adjacent to prosthesis
Prosthesis: discoloration/roughness
Patient has lost the temporary restoration

Restorative Procedures

Suggest questions/problems encountered while performing a composite restoration.
Suggest possible solutions for these questions/problems.


Document Translation

In Phase 1 of JCDA-OASIS, clinical information will be presented exclusively in English. However, we would like to provide a bilingual decision support service. As such, we are seeking volunteers to help translate our templates and documents into French. If you are interested in helping in this area, please contact us.

Multimedia Presentation

We plan to include multiple media formats in the next phases of the JCDA-OASIS project. If you are experienced in producing audio, video, or other media products and would like to be part of our project, please contact us to explore exciting opportunities for collaboration.

If you would like to participate in the JCDA-OASIS project, or send your suggestions, questions, or feedback, please contact:

Dr. Chiraz Guessaier
JCDA-OASIS Project Manager
cguessaier@cda-adc.ca
1-855-71-OASIS (1-855-716-2747)

http://www.jcda.ca/oasis/volunteer