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June 5, 2017 Feature Clinical case reportMedical emergenciesOral Surgery

An Unusual Penetrating Injury of the Cheek

by Bruce R. Pynn, BSc, MSc, DDS, FRCD(C)

Foreign bodies in the cheek, face or oral cavity may be the result of traumatic injuries, self-inflicted or iatrogenic dental or surgical procedures. Penetrating pencil and pen injuries have been reported in the literature, most commonly in children, with the…

June 5, 2017 Feature Medical emergenciesOral Surgery

Surgical Misadventures: The Broken Needle

by Archie Morrison, DDS, MSC, FRCD(C)

The retrieval of a broken dental needle demands a detailed knowledge of the relevant anatomy and the application of a meticulous surgical technique. These factors are emphasized in the following article. Case Report Our oral surgery office received a phone…

February 18, 2012 News Medical emergencies

Medical emergencies in practice; asthma

by ken

By Wendy Berridge – 18/02/2012 from Dentinal Tubules ASTHMA   –   DEFINITION  A condition caused by an allergic reaction resulting in widespread narrowing of the bronchial airways. Asthma is a very common medical condition and can be triggered by many things,…