The Tooth Replacement Concept Utilizing Ceramic Dental Implants
IntroductionThe main goal of tooth replacement is to provide our patients with a long lasting tooth-like restoration that is strong, easy to maintain, biologically compatible, … more
IntroductionThe main goal of tooth replacement is to provide our patients with a long lasting tooth-like restoration that is strong, easy to maintain, biologically compatible, … more
The advent of specialized chemistry in the “Zoom Whitespeed” (Fig. 1) (Philips) tooth whitening system has all but eliminated the concern over tooth sensitivity during … more
INTRODUCTIONEdentulism is considered to be a disability and a major oral health problem worldwide.1,2 Replacing missing teeth with complete dentures does not restore the masticatory … more
When I graduated from dental school, Continuing Education was the last thing on my mind. I was certain that I had learned all that I … more
The goal of this paper is to present oral mucositis management approaches that are currently available in Canada. It is currently estimated that over 500 Canadians … more
Laser therapy is not a foreign concept in most dental practices, as many practitioners include soft tissue surgical lasers in their arsenal of high-tech equipment. … more
Orthodontics has seen significant advances over the past decade. In spite of these advances, there is no magic wand when teeth are undersized. In addition, … more
Over the past five decades, the dangers of microbial threats in the dental practice have been more specifically recognized, and more definitively addressed, than ever … more
1You have been using an intra-oral scanner in your practice for more than a year. Can you tell us what your reasons were for investing … more
The good news is that many sports participants, both young and old, have been educated (or perhaps required) to wear sports mouth-guards during contact and … more
Petsmile is a revolutionary new pet toothpaste that eliminates the hassles of brushing your and your patients’ dog’s teeth. Petsmile was developed by the humans … more
Leaders in Technology Innovation
he article by J. Koziebrocki and D. Litwin (Oral Health, April 2015) discusses why being of good character is a requisite for licencing dentists. The … more
In February of 2012, many Canadians became aware of an issue that had been lying dormant for many years: drug shortages. Sandoz, a division of … more
AbstractElectronic cigarettes have seen a rapid rise in usage since their introduction. A vigorous debate is currently underway in healthcare and regulatory circles with regards … more
Various mucosal abnormalities can be identified in the posterior oral cavity and oropharynx. It is not uncommon for individuals to identify lesions and bring it … more
The diversion of opioid medications used for non-medical purposes is a currently a major public health problem. For example, since 2002, the prevalence of high … more
One of the most common procedures in oral surgery is the removal of third molars. Third molars may be erupted, partially impacted and completely impacted. … more
Low back pain in the dental profession is quite prevalent. I have written oLn the pervasiveness of this, and the development of it, in previous … more
The circumstances surrounding the recent controversy involving thirteen Dalhousie dental students should serve as an important wake-up call about the importance of comprehensive ethics education, … more