Oral Health : Print Edition : January 2012

Fluoride Revisited:

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

The World Health Organization states "fluoridation of water supplies, where possible, is the most effective public health measure for the prevention of dental decay."1 Such a compelling statement demonstrates the global impact that water... [Full Story]

Pre-Veneered Stainless Steel Crowns - An Aesthetic Alternative

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

Years ago, a father came into my offce with his young son. The boy had rampant decay involving multiple surfaces on all of his primary molars. To make matters more complex, the child had behavioural issues - as we seem to see more and more... [Full Story]

Atypical Presentation of a Suspected Malignant Hyperthermia Episode

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

INTRODUCTION There is a growing trend towards performing community-based dental treatment under deep sedation or general anaesthesia. Indications for dental treatment under anaesthesia may include patients with extensive treatment needs, acute... [Full Story]

Why Does My Child Get So Many Cavities?

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

The most common question I get in my private practice is "why?" "Why does my child have so many cavities?" "Why does my child keep getting cavities?" "Why is this happening?" Parents go on to explain that they brush their child's teeth on a... [Full Story]

We Are What We Drink!

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

As a paediatric dentist, I am presented with young patients having multiple carious lesions on a daily basis. In my discussion of risk factors with the patient/parent(s), the use of fluoride is always brought up. I am shocked at how many... [Full Story]

A Failure to Report Abuse

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

We are all familiar with the following recent headlines; "Paterno and Sandusky are indicted at Penn State"; "Player abuse should have been reported years ago"; "the coaches should have acted sooner." [Full Story]

Letters To The Editor

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

Re: We Can Only be the Best by Doing Our Best, With the Best, Louis Malcmacher, DDS, November, 2011 [Full Story]

Spousal Help Is Required To Have Alternatives To The Zero Tolerance Rule (ZTR)

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

Treat your spouse in Ontario and you're exposed to the immediate loss of your license for five years. Grass roots spousal and dentists' submissions can help assure alternatives. [Full Story]

DENTAL INTERNET DIRECTORY LISTINGS

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

ASSOCIATIONS [Full Story]

Crown & Bridge Study Club

Oral Health — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:27 EST

On Friday, December 2nd, attendees at the Crown & Bridge meeting in Toronto were treated to an informative and entertaining all day session, with Dr. Elliot Mechanic. [Full Story]