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The NiTi File Revolution
by Barbara Müller, BSc, MSc, PhDNowhere in dentistry is technical progress as rapid as in modern endodontics. The development of flexible nickel-titanium files in the late 1980s created entirely new and hitherto unknown opportunities in the mechanical preparation of root canals. Numerous recent innovations have…
Dynamic Navigation: Predictable Implant Placement In Close Proximity To Sinus Floor
by Jim Yeganegi, BSc, DMDThe goal of the implant surgeon is to place an implant in the ideal position, that will support a prosthesis with the best long-term prognosis, while managing important anatomical landmarks. With the aid of Cone Beam CT scans the implant…
A Simplified Approach To Lateral Sinus Augmentation
by Arun K. Garg, DMD; Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGDIntroduction Normal pneumatization of the maxillary sinus frequently when combined with the loss of teeth provides inadequate volume of bone, specifically related to height to house an implant. This process is further complicated with periodontally failing posterior teeth are to…
Totally Simplified Colour Matching: Single Shade Direct Composite
by Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FACD, FIADE, FASDA Diplomat, American Board of Aesthetic DentistryPlacing tooth colored direct composite restorations is a clinical challenge for even the most experienced clinician. Aside from the technique sensitivities involved in adhesive bonding, determining a shade (whether single or layered) that predictably and precisely matches the natural tooth…
Colour Modifiers To Match An Odd Shade
by David V. Mazza, DDS, CAGSMatching odd shades (particularly if they do not appear in shade guides) can be a challenging task for a dental professional. A skillful practitioner who is familiar with principles of colour (Value, Chroma, Hue and Translucency) and composite systems, colour…
Direct Restorations In A Compromised Setting
by Mark I. Malterud, DDS, MAGDWe are tasked to help our patients attain a more desirable cosmetic outcome; often, there is a choice between direct and indirect procedures. Direct procedures are generally less invasive; the practitioner only needs to remove old restorations and any pathology…
Zirconia – Separating Fact From Fiction
by Dr. Gary Alex, DMDAbstract The use and popularity of both zirconia and lithium disilicate have increased dramatically over the last several years (Fig. 1). In fact, if current trends hold¹ it is entirely possible that that the escalating use of both zirconia and…
Paid 4 Tips to Ace the Interview
by Christy Theobald, Director of Talent at dentalcorpJob interviews can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for many of us. And for good reason. In today’s competitive landscape, we’re often up against equally—if not more—qualified candidates and so, it becomes all the more important to…
Dentistry’s Suicide Dilemma
by Sue Jeffries RDH, BSDHWhen will the loss of life due to suicide begin to decline? In 2018 the CDCA released a study which showed an increase in suicide rates in every state except Nevada. Don’t get too excited about moving to Nevada, she…
Why Your Social Media Matters And How To Make The Most Of It
by Dr. Paola OchoaAttracting new patients and building customer loyalty are vital aspects of growing a dental practice. Although many strategies have been tested and used over the years (local advertising, newsletters, check-up reminder postcards, and e-mail), it is crucial to understand that…
Retirement – The Big Picture
by Dr. Wilson Chen BSc., DDS, CFP, FMAJuly is here, and Canadians everywhere are trying to squeeze the most out of our abbreviated summer. Hopefully, we’ve all set aside time to reconnect with family and friends and to recharge our internal batteries. For many of us, the…
Opening A New Dental Practice: How Important Is Good Design?
by Jean Akerman, ARIDO, IDCThe task of opening a new dental office can be formidable. There are so many considerations: Is there adequate usable area for my needs? What dental equipment will best suit my practice? What are the health and safety requirements and…
All Good Things Come From Gratitude
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorAppreciation is a simple term with volumes of depth to it. Recognition and showing appreciation are proven as among the best methods of improving work motivation and employee engagement.Advertisement At the end of May, I was graciously invited to attend…
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 MINIE™ 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,…