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Optimal Canal Disinfection: Concepts, Materials And Evidence-Based Protocols
by Richard Mounce, DDS; David McCarty, DDSCanal disinfection, controlled memory nickel titanium, CBCT imaging, surgical microscopes, among other advances, have changed the clinical practice of endodontics dramatically in the past 20 years. CBCT provides a three-dimensional pre-operative guide to canal anatomy, which is subsequently interpreted through…
Management of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery
by Mohamed-Nur Abdallah, BDS, MSc, PhD; Jordan Prince, BSc, DDS; Yasser Alali, DDS; Marco F. Caminiti, DDS, MEd, FRCD(C) (OMFS)Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder that causes patients to temporarily stop or decrease their breathing repeatedly during sleep. OSA has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates as well as decreased quality-of-life. Certain patients with…
Maxillofacial Hardware – A Review Of Techniques And Radiographic Appearance For The General Practitioner
by Nadir Elias, Iain A. Nish, Bruce R. PynnThe general dentist may often encounter patients that have undergone maxillofacial surgery at some point in the past. These patients may present with findings that include the presence of fixation hardware that is placed during surgical procedures. This hardware may…
The MINIETM Laser Extraction – A Novel Approach To Removal Of Teeth!
by Preety Desai, BSc, DDS, Dip. Periodontics, MSc Laser DentistryIntroduction Dentists are bombarded with numerous products from our dental suppliers’ trying to sell us on the fantasy of an “atraumatic tooth extraction”, promising to improve on what we were taught in dental school. This is all in an effort…
Implant Surgery With Robotic Guidance – Digital Workflows For Patient Care
by Bao-Thy N. Grant, DDSDental implant therapy has made progress toward a truly digital workflow via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging and fabricated physical guides.1,2 The latest development, however, toward an ultimately digital implant therapy workflow is robotic assistance. Robotic assistance has spread…
Temporal Space Abscess Misdiagnosed As Temporal Arteritis: A Case Report
by Gordon B. Wong, BSc, BEd, MSc, DDS, Dip. Oral Surg., MRCD(C), BedIntroduction Temporal space abscesses are rare deep neck infections1 that can easily create challenges in diagnosis. Early presenting symptoms of persistent and unrelenting facial pain and trismus have been misdiagnosed as temporomandibular joint dysfunction,2,3,4,5 parotitis,2,3,5,6 trigeminal neuralgia5,7 and diabetic neuropathy…
Metastatic Colorectal And Lung Adenocarcinoma To The Oral Cavity: A Report Of Two Cases
by Johnson Cheung, DDS, MSc, BMSc; Nicholas Emanuele, DDS, BBA; Amy Suhr, DDS, BA, Diplomate ABOMS; Guy Barzan, DDS, MD, MSc; Martin Bullock, MD; Chad Robertson, DDS, MD, MSc, FRCD(C)Introduction Metastatic dissemination to the jaws and oral cavity is a rare phenomenon for the natural course and progression of cancer. Amongst all oral malignancies, metastatic tumors account for only 1% of cases.1 However, in up to 25% of cases,…
Vigilance Is Subject To Fatigue
by Kevin McCannFrom 30 May until 1 June 2019, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from across Canada will convene in Calgary, AB for the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS). The meeting is an excellent…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – What is That?
by Bruce R. PynnThe Internationally recognized specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) has its historic origins through innovations arising from the care of the wounded in theatres of global conflict. The combined skills of Medicine and Dentistry that were acquired through these…
Henry Schein Joins Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society to Encourage Healthy and Active Lifestyles for Children
by Henry ScheinFor Seventh Straight Year, Henry Schein Cares Foundation and the Company’s U.S. Medical Business Help Educate Youth Attending Events Held at Major League Ballparks Across U.S. Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), and…
Gut Healthy Chairside Conversations
by Uche Odiatu, DMD; Mahsa Bakhshandeh, RDHWant to add some variety to your chairside conversations? Would you like to share cutting edge scientific findings with your patients? Would you like to be seen as a person of influence with a broad knowledge of nutrition and healthy…
10% Carbamide Peroxide: A Gateway To Oral And Overall Health
by Susan Woodley, DH, RDH, Practice Consultant at dentalcorpMany dental hygienists, including myself, say they entered this profession to assist clients in developing and maintaining healthy beautiful smiles. It is widely accepted that whitening gels play a significant role in developing those beautiful smiles. According to research from…
Biofilm Conquered: Glycine Powder To The Rescue!
by Nancy Miller, RDH, BAToxic biofilm is enemy number one when it comes to dental diseases. It lurks in a patient’s mouth above and below the gum line. It clings to natural teeth, restorative work, gingival tissue and the tongue, implants and orthodontic appliances.…
How YouTube Has Made Me A Better Hygienist
by Irene Iancu, BSc, RDH, CTDPSome people look to YouTube for educational videos and others look for entertainment. When you think of YouTube, what is your first instinct? Have you ever thought that YouTube could make you a better clinician? I write articles from a…
The Social Media Influence
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorThe influence of social media in modern society is no secret. It’s safe to say that most of us are consumed by it. But is this necessarily a bad thing when it comes to our professional lives? Or are these…
Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is Open to Support Customers Affected by Tornadoes and Flooding in the Midwest
by Henry Schein, IncDentists and Physicians Who May Experience Operational, Logistical, or Financial Issues Encouraged to Call 800-999-9729 Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) reminds its customers in the Midwest that the Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists and physicians who may…
Henry Schein Chairman & CEO Stanley Bergman Shares Life Lessons with Meharry Graduating Class
by Henry Schein Inc.‘Lessons Learned from South End to the FORTUNE 500’ Highlights 144th Meharry Medical College Commencement Exercises Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), shared lessons learned from his childhood in…
Air Techniques Introduces A New View In Digital Radiography
by Air Techniques Inc.Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, has announced ScanX Classic View as the latest digital radiography system in their ScanX View family series. This new scanner enables digitization of PSPs for all intraoral formats, sizes…
ACTEON North America Launches X-Mind Prime
by ACTEON North AmericaX-Mind prime is the latest addition to ACTEON’s 2D panoramic and 3D CBCT digital imaging product line. It blends cutting-edge technology with ease of use in a compact design. With X-Mind prime, high tech is at your fingertips with tools…
Dentsply Sirona Launches Azento®: Single Tooth Replacement in Canada
by Dentsply SironaAzento single tooth replacement solution, is transforming the digital implant workflow by streamlining implant planning, purchasing and delivery. The solution is custom-designed for each patient and tailor-made for every dental practice. With Azento, a clinician submits digital scans (from imaging…