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Prescribing Hydrogen Peroxide in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease
by Tanya Dunlap, PhDAntibiotics used for the treatment of periodontal disease have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. One concern lies in the rise of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, complicating treatment and posing general health risks. Some patients want to avoid antibiotics…
Why Face Masks Don’t Work: A Revealing Review
by John Hardie, BDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDCYesterday’s Scientific Dogma is Today’s Discarded Fable Introduction The above quotation is ascribed to Justice Archie Campbell author of Canada’s SARS Commission Final Report. 1 It is a stark reminder that scientific knowledge is constantly changing as new discoveries contradict…
A Stepwise Approach: Restoring a Failed Maxillary Anterior Tooth
by Valentin Dabuleanu, BSc, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)Introduction This case report will discuss a staged approach for the delivery of implant therapy in the upper anterior jaw. A crown-down surgical approach was used to help determine the ideal prosthetic location for implant placement. Cone beam CT imaging…
“Superfood”: A Connection with Periodontal Health?
by Wendy E. Ward, Professor & Canada Research Chair Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University“Superfood” – a term we are increasingly exposed to in our daily life. From food packaging, trendy beverage vendors and cafes, books promising a way to lose weight or live longer, or in the broader media, the term is everywhere.…
Sinus Lift: An Update
by Hendrik DoeringThe sinus lift is a recognized method for augmentation if the bone volume for implantation at first seems inadequate in posterior aspect of the maxilla. When the practitioner plans for such a procedure, the question is often as to whether…
Case Report: The Titanium Smile
by Daniel Kobric, BSc, DMD, MSc (Perio), FRCD(C)Achieving ideal esthetics in addition to restoring the patient’s function is every clinician’s goal. Successful outcomes in restorative dentistry are well documented in publications and readily displayed in practice promotional materials. Although most patients are happy with the treatment outcomes,…
Careful Communication Cuts the Cost of Complications
by Peter C. Fritz, BSc, DDS, FRCD(C), PhD (Perio), MBA, Certified Specialist in Periodontics; Assunta Piccini, CDAII; Stephanie Klok, BA, RDHA 72-year-old female patient was referred to our office by her physician with the chief concern of a large granuloma on her lower lip. The patient had a medical history positive for hypertension, thyroid disease, hypercholesterolemia, osteopenia, sinusitis and eczema.…
Dental Implant Prosthetics: Using a Modified Installation Technique
by Emil L. A. Svoboda, PhD, DDSAbstract Many clinicians prefer to install implant prosthetics by the screw-in method because they believe that this method allows for prosthesis retrievability. However, retrievability does not result from the prosthesis installation method, but relates to “Retrievability Features” created by the…
The (Best Available) Evidence-Based Dentistry – “Go ahead, make my day and don’t floss!”
by Dr. Peter BirekWell, it’s more accurate to say that an investigative journalist from Associated Press (AP) looked at the evidence about the effectiveness of flossing, and came to the conclusion that flossing does not help humanity. Since then, every patient and their…
Sunstar Pledges $250,000 to AAP for Innovative Periodontitis Research
by Oral HealthSunstar Americas recently announced that it has pledged $250,000 to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) for a series of research grants to be awarded over a three-year period beginning in 2017. The first Sunstar Innovation Grant will award $30,000…
American Academy of Periodontology Installs New President, Officers in San Diego
by Oral HealthTerrence J. Griffin, DMD, a periodontist in Boston, has been installed as the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP’s) President during its 102ndAnnual Meeting, held Sept. 10-13, 2016, in San Diego. Other newly installed AAP leaders include President-elect Steven R. Daniel,…
American Academy of Periodontology Recognizes Member Achievements
by Krysten McCumberThe American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) issued seven special recognitions to members for their contributions to the periodontics. The awardees were honored at a ceremony that took place during the AAP’s 102nd Annual Meeting, held Sept. 10-13 in San Diego.…
Study: Gum Disease May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
by American Academy of PeriodontologyAn analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and the leading cause of cancer death Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease—also known as gum disease—might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.…
Hyaluronic Acid Against Oral Lesions, A Trending Topic At The Journées Dentaires Internationales Du Qubéec 2016
by Oral HealthDuring the 46th Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) held on May 30 & 31 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, more than 1,000 dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental students discovered one of the most talked about healthcare…
Millennium Dental Technologies Receives First-of-Its Kind FDA Clearance for Tissue Regeneration
by Millennium Dental Technologies Inc.Laser Assisted Procedure Stimulates Regrowth of Oral Tissue and Bone With periodontal disease evident in eighty-five percent of adults in the United States, Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug…
Oral Health Innovations, Controversies Center of Dental Symposium
by University at BuffaloWorld-renowned dental researchers will discuss pressing issues and advancements in dentistry at the upcoming symposium, “Innovations and Controversies in Oral Health: Connecting the Dots from Research to Practice.” Hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in cooperation…
American Academy of Periodontology to Hold its 102nd Annual Meeting in San Diego
by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)Registration Now Open to all Dental Professionals and Media The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will hold its 102nd Annual Meeting September 10–13, 2016, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This year’s event is presented in…
SIROWORLD 2016: Dentsply Sirona Releases List of Periodontic/Hygiene Speakers
by Dentsply SironaClinical speakers and agenda for the Periodontic/Hygiene track confirmed for the largest educational festival in digital dentistry Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, confirms list of Periodontic/Hygiene specialists speaking during new breakout track at SIROWORLD in Orlando, Florida. Hosted at…
Robert J. Genco to receive 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award from AADR
by Oral HealthBUFFALO, N.Y. – Robert J. Genco, University at Buffalo world-renowned scientist, will receive the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). The prestigious award, presented once every two years, recognizes Genco for his outstanding contributions to…
Gum disease linked to worsening cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients
by Oral HealthA new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London, 2016 has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The team of researchers…