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Organized Dentistry Takes a Turn Toward the Airway
by Barry Raphael, DMD; Steve Carstensen, DDS; Mark Cruz, DDS; Jerald Simmons, MD; Jill Ombrello, DDS; Glennine VargaWhen the American Dental Association ratified its “Policy on the Role of Dentists in the Treatment of Sleep-related Breathing Disorders” in 2017, the intention was to clarify the boundaries between medicine and dentistry to make sure dentists didn’t overreach into…
Mouth Breathing and the Dentist
by Janice Goodman DDS, MS Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain; Mark Webb, BScAs humans, we are obligate nasal breathers but mouth breathing has become prevalent and almost the norm. The dentist can play an important role in reversing this trend by both diagnosing and treating. Mouth breathing has been considered a factor…
2019 – The Year of Airway and Collaboration for Optimal Health
by Howard HindinDentists wield enormous power over their patients’ medical outcomes – positive and negative – and it starts with our intimacy with people’s airways. 2019 will be remembered as a seminal moment for dentistry. Are you and your practice prepared? The…
Speech as Related to Sleep Apnea and Brain Plasticity
by Allen J Moses, DDS; Elizabeth T Kalliath, DMD; Gloria Pacini, RDH“The human language capacity is overlaid in sensorimotor systems that originally evolved to do things other than support language” – Philip Lieberman Introduction According to Philip Lieberman, a scientist and recognized expert on the human brain and the evolution of…
The Largest Nasopalatine Duct Cyst: A Case Report and Literature Review
by Abdalgader I. Alhozgi1, BDS, MS, Faculty of Dentistry, Alasmarya University (Zliten, Libya); Abdusalam E. Alrmali, DDS, MS, Faculty of Dentistry, Tripoli University (Tripoli, Libya), Sherif M. Elsaraj, DMD, MS, GumDocs (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada),Abstract The nasopalatine duct cyst is the most common non-odontogenic developmental cysts. This case report presents a nasopalatine duct cyst in a patient with a history of orofacial pain over one year with multiple doctor visits and only limited success.…
Cannabis: Pharmacology, Medical Usage and Oral and Dental Implications
by Matthew Choi; Kester Ng, BHSc, DDS; Aviv Ouanounou, BSc, MSc, DDS, FICO, FICDIntroduction Cannabis refers to drug products produced from plants of the genus Cannabis. 1 One of the most commonly used recreational drugs, 2 cannabis is capable of producing feelings of euphoria and relaxation in users. 3 While historically cannabis has…
High Rates of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Amongst Dentists: Peril of the High-Speed Handpiece
by Ian D. Murray, BA HIS AHIP IHSAbstract This article will present a review of the literature regarding the high rates of hearing loss, tinnitus and related comorbidities, affecting general dentists, specialists and assistants, as a result of the excessive noise produced by the dental high-speed handpiece…
Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Computer Controlled Mandibular Positioner in Conjunction with a Level III Sleep Study
by Dr. Michael Parchewsky, BSc (Hons), DMD, FAGD; Ross McKercher, BScA Systematic Approach to Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A workflow using SICAT and Zephyr Sleep Technologies: SICAT Air and the MATRx plus in Tandem Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic disease seen by both doctors…
The Importance of Breastfeeding
by Michael GelbBreastfeeding goes back thousands of years, as in other mammalian species for good reason. At birth, the infant is nourished by breastfeeding which coordinates the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and orofacial reflexes. There is obligate nasal breathing in the human…
The Top 25 Biological Functions of the Mouth
by G. P. GreenacreFollowing over 50 years of study and listening to experts, I want to share with you why good growth and good functioning of the mouth is so important. Let me explain why the Mouth is the Mirror of your Life.…
Paid Celebrating the Dental Assistant: A Closer Look at the Dentist’s Right Arm
by Elaine Powell, Practice Auditor at dentalcorpIn honour of Dental Assistants Recognition Week, I’d like to take this opportunity to delve deeper into the integral function of the Dental Assistant. As a former Dental Assistant myself, I am deeply familiar with the multi-dimensionality of the role;…
Atlantis Children’s Dentistry
by Jean Akerman Design Inc.Entering this bright, playful space in Whitby, Ontario, young patients and their families are immediately immersed in the imagery of an underwater wonderland. The office environment is a testament to Dr. Arif Mamdani’s love of his profession as a pediatric…
Answering the Office Design Questions You Should Be Asking
by Kathryn Gaysinsky, De Style Design Inc.What’s a frequent request you try to stray dental clients away from? The first step in looking at any dental office layout is examining the flow and ergonomics of a given unit. It is important during this first step to…
Preventing Retirement Income Decay Like You Prevent Tooth Decay: The Personal Pension Plan
by Jean-Pierre A. Laporte, BA, MA, JD; Yaron Orgil, CIMA®, FCSI®The business community, including dental professionals and other incorporated professionals were shocked by the tax measures introduced on July 18, 2017 by the Federal Government. The package of reforms aimed at closing perceived loopholes relating to Canadian Controlled Private Corporations…
The Real Secret of Success is Enthusiasm
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorSuccess is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm – Winston Churchill This past February, Oral Health was invited to Henry Schein’s National Sales Meeting at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario – and it…
How Marketing Can Save Your Clinic in 2019
by Alex Zlatin, Maxim Software SystemsIn the past, we had product-centric companies and then they shifted to being customer-centric, now today the most successful companies are moving towards being purpose-centric. This means that all aspects of the business, whether it’s marketing, service, R&D, sales, IT,…
Employment Standards: Good for Employees, Essential for Employers
by Carole McLeodMaybe you don’t pay overtime because you let your staff take a day off when they need it, or maybe your staff doesn’t get a proper lunch break most days, but once in a while they can take an extra…
Helping Patients Live Longer and Better Lives
by Dr. Kathryn AldermanA New look at Systemic Inflammation, Microbiome, Gum Disease Diagnosis, Treatment and Keeping Dental/Gum Disease in Remission Traditionally in dentistry we have been taught to ask our patients to brush, floss and visit us twice a year for checkups to…
Managing Oral Health’s Implications For/From Mild Cognitive Impairment
by Julie DiNardo, RDHChances are that you know of someone with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) 1, and/or your practice has some patients at high risk or early signs of this same, dreaded condition. And chances are you know that these same individuals are…
Volunteering in Vietnam
by Sherry Priebe, RDH, BDSc, MScSherry, would you consider volunteering in leadership of your knowledge and experience in Vietnam and plan a service and learning venture for our graduating Dental Hygiene bachelor’s degree students? What would you say to volunteering your time, taking time off…