“Can We Make Big Teeth Appear Smaller?” A Creative Look At Smile Design
IntroductionCreating a beautiful smile can be arduous task for even the most experienced restorative dentist. With all of the wonderful materials and techniques that are … more
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Dear Readers of Oral Health
Re: Articaine and paresthesia in dental anaesthesia: neurotoxicity or procedural trauma? (Toma et al., February 2015) It may seem odd for me to write a … more
Myofunctional Therapy, Dentistry and Your Practice
Recently I have been introduced to an emerging treatment modality called orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT). “Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is neuro-muscular re-education of the oral facial … more
Introducing the Advanced Light Force(ALF) Appliance
ABSTRACTThe use of a light-force oral mechanism to facilitate orofacial reorganization and optimize oral-motor function. INTRODUCTIONThis orofacial reorganization and optimized oral-motor function also allows for … more
CASE REPORT – Initial Release Treatment of a TMJ disorder with the side benefit of alleviating the symptoms of Tourette’s syndrome
Chief ComplaintBoris (not his real name) is a young man in his early twenties who presented with constant uncontrollable and embarrassing masticatory and cervical muscle … more
Immediate Implant Placement and Temporization in the Maxillary Aesthetic Zone
A Case Report Utilizing a Customized Transfer Abutment
TOTS-Tethered Oral Tissues The Assessment and Diagnosis of the Tongue and Upper Lip Ties in Breastfeeding
AbstractThe roll of tethered oral tissues (TOTS) such as an infant’s tongue and upper lip attachment are often overlooked or dismissed as cause of infant … more
Role of Dentist and Oral Health Literacy in Screening and Preventing Osteoporosis: An Overview
AbstractOsteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that is characterized by decreased bone mass density and increased susceptibility to fractures. It is known as a “silent epidemic” … more
Post Script to “Cranio” Editorial
Since I wrote this editorial, the field of sleep disorders has exploded and included myofunctional therapy as an adjunctive treatment. Many studies are now showing … more
ODA 148th Annual Spring Meeting
The Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is the Ontario Dental Association’s signature dental conference and trade show. Now in its 148th year, the ASM continues to … more
Local anaesthesia: Improving the patient experience
In health care dentists are often referred to as the local anaesthesia experts as we provide localized anaesthesia as an integral part of what is … more
Articaine and paresthesia in dental anaesthesia: neurotoxicity or procedural trauma?
INTRODUCTIONThe hypothesis that articaine, a local anesthetic with well-established effectiveness widely used in dentistry, might have neurotoxic effects is continuously under intense discussion. A number … more
An Approach To Pain Management With Non-Opioid Drugs
It has been estimated that seventy-five percent of adults experience an element of dental anxiety, and that in ten percent of patients, such fear can … more
The Use of Automated Office Blood Pressure Devices in the Dental Practice
Blood pressure (BP) measurement can be a difficult and time-consuming task in the dental office. Many general practitioners avoid measuring their patients’ blood pressures, and … more
Dental Anxiety What Are We Missing?
Dental professionals have become highly proficient in providing local anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia reduces pain by blocking sodium channels, however, many patients find the injection process … more
What’s Ethical?
Strictly speaking, “ethics” is a plural noun that is supposed to relate to moral principles. Try as we might to define ethics and to follow … more
High Performance Athletes = High Performance Caries
Just the other day in my office, I saw a 14-year-old patient for his recall exam. I have been seeing him since he was five … more
Restorations in the Primary Dentition and the Consequences of Inadequate Treatment Planning
Oftentimes, dentists find themselves answering a long list of questions from parents regarding the treatment of their child’s primary teeth. The one question that seems … more
Lingual Orthodontics – The Renaissance
The Second ComingAfter 30 years in relative obscurity, lingual orthodontics is finally coming into its own. New technologies have swept through the specialty, bringing changes … more
The Single Compromised Tooth – Where Are We Going?
The two main principal treatment-planning preferences for a single diseased tooth are endodontic treatment coupled with coronal restoration, and extraction with an implant. The issue … more