To Have or Not to Have: Dentures versus Prosthodontic Services
Prosthodontic services have been rapidly growing in dental offices. I have had a long history of gum disease which led to restorative dentistry, and after … more
Anesthesiology
King Pyrrhus and Dental Anaesthesia
In 280 BC and 279 BC, King Pyrrhus led his army to victories against the Romans in two separate battles during the Pyrrhic War. Although … more
1 Minute in Your Dental Chair Can Save a Life…
Lise Fabello is one of the lucky ones. Routine screening with UFIT, an advanced vital signs monitoring device, led to the diagnosis of a serious … more
Trance & Communication – An Alternative Paradigm
Dentistry has credibility issues. Over many years we have reassured ourselves that we are a much loved and appreciated profession, However, the reality is actually … more
Practical Considerations for Treating the Anxious Dental Patient
INTRODUCTIONDental anxiety is a common phenomenon. In a recent Canadian survey, 5.5% of respondents reported being “very afraid or terrified” of dental visits, and a … more
The Hypertensive Patient
(A review of the latest Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertension as it applies to the dentist)
Caffeine Withdrawal from Procedural Sedation
CASE: A 45-yr-old male presented for restorative treatment under deep intravenous sedation indicated by dental anxiety to the sound of the drill. The medical history … more
Glucagon in the Dental Emergency Kit?
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general populace continues to grow, and along with increasing life expectancy it can be expected that dentists will … more
A History of Patient Comfort (Part 2) – Passing Gas (1540-1847)
The story of inhalational anaesthesia leading up to Ether Day is as much about personalities as it is about science. Actually, it’s more about the … more
Dental Internet Directory
ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ONTARIO The official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Because bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.com … more
2011 SLSA Quiz Answers
2011 was the final year of the SLSA program in Oral Health. The 8-question quiz appearedin the November ’11 issue. Unlike previous years, SLSA was … more
Is It Dangerous? (February 01, 2011)
A ll professionals in their interactions/interviews with patients/clients, have to prepare for “The Question“. The Question is a question that when answered correctly, removes barriers … more
Safety-Engineered Needles for Dentistry: Some Clinical Impressions
The Needle Safety Regulation (O. Reg. 474/07) under Ontario’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was extended to include dental offices as of July 1, … more
Sedation and general anesthesia practices in US dentistry vary widely
Anesthesia Progress – A wide variation has been found in the training for and practice of sedation and general anesthesia within the dental profession in … more