Grin and Share It: Unmasking the Reality Behind Social Media and Dentistry
Afew weeks ago, I was delivering a continuing education session to a group of lovely general dentists, and following my lecture I opened the floor … more
Afew weeks ago, I was delivering a continuing education session to a group of lovely general dentists, and following my lecture I opened the floor … more
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses illnesses of the heart and blood vessels.1 Worldwide, amongst all the CVDs, coronary heart disease (CHD) is leading cause of mortality and … more
In addition to financial and physical barriers in accessing care, people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are on a spectrum for their ability … more
The maxillary nerve (V2) block via the greater palatine canal is a technique for providing profound anesthesia of the hemi-maxilla. However, many dentists lack confidence … more
Semaglutide, more commonly known by the brand names Ozempic®, Rybelsus®, and Wegovy™ is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist that has been used for several years … more
Fear and anxiety toward dentistry are common in all cultures. Such feelings usually originate in childhood, persist through life, lead to avoidance of dental therapy, … more
On December 14, 2023, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) published a document entitled “Best Practices for Orthognathic Surgery in Out-Of-Hospital Facilities” … more
On February 17, 2023, the Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation approved the national recognition of Dental Anesthesia as a Specialty in Dentistry. Shall I be … more
Ralph Ellison’s 1952 masterpiece novel, Invisible Man, compares and contrasts being black in America in the South and the North. Towards the end of the … more
Failed mandibular anaesthesia is a burden on both patients and dental practitioners, as lack of profound anaesthesia can result in pain, apprehension about dental visits, … more
Medical emergencies can occur in dental offices. In fact, nearly 60% of dentists participate in the management of one to three medical emergencies annually.1 In … more
Children of all ages may need dental care for a wide range of symptoms from pain during eruption of teeth, dental caries and infections to … more
In Ontario, dentists are the third largest group of opioid prescribers after family physicians and surgeons, and therefore are possible contributors to the opioid crisis.1 … more
Dental anxiety is a common phenomenon among Canadians. All clinically active dentists have anxious patients in their rosters. The simplest choices available to you for … more
Don’t it always seem to go/That you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. – Joni Mitchell (“Big Yellow Taxi”) There is an active … more
Introduction Subcutaneous emphysema is a well-known complication that can occur during dental procedures. It arises when air is forcefully pushed into the submucosal spaces, leading … more
As dental care professionals, we are all familiar with measuring our patients’ blood pressure. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been several … more
Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colourless, inorganic gas that has been used in dental and surgical anesthesia since the mid-1800s. The combination of inhaled nitrous … more
The primary function of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is to convert certain fatal non-perfusing heart rhythms back into perfusing heart rhythms (producing a pulse … more
Abstract Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic neurodevelopment disorder that can present challenging behavioral and airway management during general anesthesia. This case … more