It’s just vape, man!
My son and I were in Las Vegas at the Nascar Sprint race and the Richard Petty Driving Experience this past March. Besides watching Jeff … more
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Letters to the Editor: Good Character and the Dalhousie Dental Students
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
Drug Shortages
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
A Dental Perspective On Electronic Cigarettes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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
Lesions in the Posterior Oral Cavity and Oropharynx: variations of normal and when to investigate
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
Diversion of Opiod Analgesic Drugs: A Potential Problem for Dentistry
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
Coronectomy: A review
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
The Big Picture Of Low Back Pain
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
What the Dalhousie “Thirteen” Can Teach Us About Ethics Education and Leadership in Dentistry
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