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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…
Paid Newly Named dentalcorp Simulation Lab: A Training Ground for Oral Health Care Professionals
by Cheryl Bell, Dal NewsOn Wednesday, April 24, the Faculty of Dentistry’s simulation lab was officially named in recognition of a $1 million gift from dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental clinics. Four executives from Toronto-based dentalcorp were present for the naming, including CEO…
Dental Practice Internet Marketing Strategies, Boost It Up!
by Dr. Megan Peterson BoyleThere was once a time when TV/radio commercials, billboards, and newspaper ads are your best shots at drawing attention towards your dental practice. But oh how time flies. LED screens now hang in places where billboards used to be. Even…
Ethical Ways To Gain Favorable Online Reviews For Your Dental Practice
by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa MarketingThey say that doctors serve a noble profession. Their hard work is truly rewarding when they receive appreciation from a satisfied patient. This is not just a self-fulfilling exercise. If your patient is happy, it also means that they feel…
Addressing Your Mean Team
by Sue Jeffries, RDH, BSDHHas your “dream team” become a “mean team”? If so, why should you care? Beginning with the obvious, the cohesiveness of your team drives efficiency, staff and patient retention, as well as profitability. If you have a known bully on…
Dr. Neil J. Gajjar’s Dental Office
by Shannon Benjamin & Pooja PatelWhen the idea to expand our practice from six operatories to 12 was only a blueprint, designing details according to modern day environmental impacts were favoured. Reducing our carbon footprint while maintaining a fast paced and comfortable clinic for our…
Read This Before Going “Paperless”
by Alex ZlatinFor years now, the word “paperless” has been an ongoing fad in the entire dental industry. It seems like everyone is “going paperless” and everywhere you read about it, the recommendations are always to do it. Well, it is about…
Work Smarter, Not Harder
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorDo you drag yourself to work and find it hard to be motivated once you arrive? Do you become irritable or impatient with employees or patients? Do you lack the energy to remain productive throughout the day? These could be…
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…