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Custom Shirts And DIY Dentistry
by Dr. Bruno Vendittelli, DDS, D. ORTHO, FRCD(C)I’m a sucker for custom shirts. I enjoy the process of selecting the fabrics, getting fit by my tailor, Jean Paul, and wearing the final product. They fit perfectly and I feel great when I wear them. I buy four…
Mayday, Mayday
by Brian Chapnick, BSc, DDSThe practice of dentistry has changed from the time I entered the profession 42 years ago. Change is important, for without change there can be no progress. On the other hand, not all change is good and we must be…
Treating The Dreaded Black Triangle With The Bioclear Method: A 4-year Follow Up
by David Clark, DDSOrthodontic treatment in adults is very different than that for adolescents. A significant number of finished ortho cases, are in truth, not finished in the eyes of the patient. Patients that have undergone oftentimes lengthy orthodontic treatments are typically motivated…
The Use Of Braces And Invisalign In Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontics
by Dr. Tracey J. HendlerAdult patients present with defined treatment goals and priorities. While some of them would like a full mouth rehabilitation, often their goals are more discrete and specific, looking to fix “just the one thing” that brought them into the office.…
Non-Surgical Compensation Of Skeletal Class III Malocclusions
by Anthony Mair, DDS, MC1D; Anthony Mair, DDS, MC1D; Tiantong Lou, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C) Lou, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C)Class III malocclusions are the least common type of malocclusion, yet they are often more complicated to treat and more likely to require orthognathic surgery for optimal correction.1 The reported incidence of this malocclusion ranges between 1% to 19%, with…
Orthodontic Interventions In Cleft Lip And Palate Individuals: An Overview Of Treatment Protocol
by Dr. Aura Sofia C. Manfio, DDS, Specialist in Orthodontics, MSc; Dr. Austin Chen BSc, DDS, MSc (Ortho), FRCD(C)Introduction Cleft lip and/or palate is one of the most common congenital anomalies affecting the craniofacial structures.1,2 These anomalies are considered a relevant public health issue by the World Health Organization3 due to its effects on facial aesthetics, function and…
Space Maintainers Made Easy
by David R. Farkouh, BSc, DMD, MSc, FRCDCPrimary teeth have many important roles in the health and development of our young patients. Primary teeth are vital to chewing, speaking, smiling, aesthetics and holding space in the jaws for the developing permanent teeth.1 In some cases when a…
Palatally Impacted Canines: Early Intervention And Practical Management
by Paul J. Helpard, BSc, DDS, MS, Certificate in OrthodonticsJ. Helpard, BSc, DDS, MS, Certificate in OrthodonticsImpacted maxillary canines are a relatively rare but always memorable clinical presentation. They occur in just two per cent of the population. Eighty-five per cent of the time, the canine impaction is facial. This usually occurs as a result of…
Palatal MSI: Safe, Versatile, Easy
by Mohammad R. Razavi DDS, MSD, RDCD(C)Introduction What next? You’ve attended almost every course on Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD), and Mini-Screw Implants (MSI). You’ve read the numerous publications in the AJODO, JCO and other orthodontic journals about the benefits of incorporating MSI into your orthodontic practice.…
Mail-Order Dental Care Has Arrived In Quebec — And Dentists Are Concerned
by CJAD 800 AMIt seems that in the Internet age, you can get orthodontic treatments done by mail order, without having to visit with an actual orthodontist. A Nashville-based company called SmileDirectClub opened a Montreal-area office just a few weeks ago. It advertises…
Do-It-At-Home Orthodontic Services Hit Ottawa, Spark Questions From Dentists
by Vito Pilieci, Ottawa CitizenAn American company offering a do-it-at-home teeth straightening service is moving into Ontario. SmileDirectClub, a primarily Internet-based company that was founded four years ago in the United States with a pretty solid pedigree of investors, offers at-home teeth-straightening services. The…
A Multidisciplinary Approach for An Aesthetic Rehabilitation
by Jordan Soll, BSc, DDS, Dip. ABAD; Bruno Vendettelli, DDS, D. Ortho, FRCD(C); Yair Lenga, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C), Dip. ABP, PeriodontistAbstract Depending on the obstacles that may present, creating a beautiful smile can take on many different scenarios. Moreover, patient demands and the pseudo self-educated using the internet as a reference can add to the challenges of insuring a seamless…
TMD: Eliminate All the Confusion with Proper Diagnosis (An Evidenced Based Approach)
by Harold Menchel, DMDIntroduction The single most controversial topic in dentistry is temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Because of the associated controversy and confusion most dentists are not prepared to deal with these patients when they appear in their practice. Proper diagnosis is the key.…
Predictable Open Bite Correction
by Mohammad R. Razavi, DDS, MSD, FRCD(C)Introduction Since the mid-2000s, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) have given orthodontists a helpful tool to move teeth in ways that were previously impossible. One such movement in the vertical dimension is the intrusion of the posterior dental segments to aid…
Presurgical Infant Orthopedics for Cleft Lip and Palate – Nasoalveolar Molding at The Hospital for Sick Children
by Richard J.H. Lee, BDSc (Hons), BSc Dent (Hons), DClinDent (Orthodontics), Clinical Fellow – Orthodontics; Bruno Vendittelli, DDS, D. Ortho, FRCD(C), Staff Orthodontist, The Hospital for Sick ChildrenIntroduction and Background Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common craniofacial defects involving the face and jaws with a worldwide frequency of 1 in 700. 1 While cleft lip and palate rarely results in mortality, the associated…
In Remembrance: Dr. Simon Weinberg (1935-2018)
by Oral HealthIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr. Simon Weinberg on August 20, 2018 after suffering a severe stroke three weeks earlier. Simon graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto…
U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry Opens World-Class Research Space
by University of Toronto's Faculty of DentistryUniversity of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry launched an exciting new era with the official opening of its leading-edge lab and research space on the top two floors of 124 Edward Street. The May 25th celebration, hosted by U of T…
The Highs and Lows of Magnification Technology in Dentistry
by Dr. Bruno Vendittelli, DDS, D. ORTHO, FRCD (C)Greetings fellow colleagues! I hope that all of you have had a great summer and are looking forward to fall. I am honored to be the new Orthodontic Editor for the Oral Health Journal. I follow in the footsteps of…
Get Your Patients Excited About Getting Braces with These 7 Orthodontic Tips
by Sharon William, Koch OrthodonticsA lot of your patients probably get skittish prior to getting braces right? The best way to calm them down is by reminding them why they are getting braces in the first place and how they will benefit from them.…
Henry Schein in Orthodontics Market with Simplified Treatment Process
by Henry Schein OrthodonticsHenry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, announced today that it has entered the rapidly growing market for orthodontic aligners with its proprietary SLX™ Clear…