Clinical Uses for Silver Diamine Fluoride
I first began using silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in my private pediatric dental practice in 2015. Minimally Invasive Dentistry is a topic near and dear … more
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Silver Diamine Fluoride Unstained and Liberated
The concept of using amputation to treat an infectious disease was last used by the medical profession to treat gangrene in the late 1800s. The … more
Enhanced Minimal Invasive Tooth Whitening
Keywords Minimal Invasive Dentistry, Tooth whitening, White spot lesion, CPP-ACP, MI Paste Abstract This article discusses the philosophy behind the clinical protocols to achieve enhanced … more
Psoriasin: A New Biomarker in the Identification of Cancer Risk in Oral Lesions
Introduction Approximately 90% or more of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs). These often begin as potentially malignant oral lesions such as a white … more
PERSPECTIVE. FOCUS. SUCCESS!
What an amazing world we live in – constant information at our fingertips…news…views…and more…till we plead for a break. We are constantly plugged into some … more
Post-Extraction Socket and Ridge Preservation
In order for implant therapy to be successful there is a need for the dental implant to be adequately integrated into host bone in the … more
Effect of Toothbrushing with a Dentifrice on Eleven Resin Composites
Keywords Composite Resin, Gloss retention, Tooth Brushing, Surface Roughness Abstract The surface gloss and average surface roughness (Ra) of eleven RBCs was measured after brushing … more
“Mindfulness” The New Science of Finding Focus & Happiness in Dentistry
As a society we are in the midst of a popular growing obsession with mindfulness as the secret to health, happiness and success in any … more
Prosthetically Driven Implant Surgery: Redefined
Introduction Looking at online forums that discuss dental implants, one cannot help but notice a heavy emphasis on the surgical aspect of implant prosthodontics with … more
Prosthodontic Treatment of The Severely Worn Dentition
Introduction The severely worn dentition often poses a challenge to the restorative clinician. Diagnosis and treatment planning involve multidisciplinary and in-depth evaluation of etiological, esthetic, … more
Retrieval of Damaged Prosthetic Screws: A Case Series of Multiple Techniques
Introduction Dental implants are at risk of technical complications such as abutment screw loosening, stripping and fracture. If fractured, the screw must be removed without … more
Dentsply Sirona World 2018: The Ultimate Dental Meeting
Valued continuing education courses, exciting daily entertainment and endless networking opportunities – it was a packed three days at Dentsply Sirona World 2018 in Orlando. … more
Immediate Implant: A Case Report
Introduction Successfully treating patients with missing or non-restorable teeth with a fixed prosthesis can be one of the finest services rendered to dental patients. This … more
Does Selection of Different Restorative Materials Affect the Amount of Tooth Structure Saved for Crown Preparations?
Introduction Aesthetic tooth-colored restorations for both anterior and posterior teeth have been in the highest demand in recent years. This increasing demand motivated the dental … more
The “Silent” Dental Partner: The Laboratory Technician
Upon insertion of a newly fabricated dental prosthesis, it drops intraorally and fits perfectly requiring minor adjustments. The patient looked in the mirror following this … more
A Rapid Review on Radiation and CBCT in Dental Practice
Exposure to ionizing radiation and its potential risks are often major concerns of our patients. Ambiguity and confusion exist among the general public, mainly due … more
RCDSO Mandatory PET exam and Mandatory Category 1 Con Ed requirements. Why Not?
In 2013 the RCDSO introduced the mandatory Practice Enhancement Tool (PET) for licenced Ontario dentist to be exercised every five years: “a computer based self-assessment … more
The New Global Classification System for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: An Executive Summary for the Busy Dental Professional
Editor’s note: Please click tables to see an enlarged version. These are exciting times in the world of periodontology. The 2017 World Workshop, a combined … more
Improved Long-Term Treatment Outcomes of Teeth with Deep Pockets and Reduced Periodontal Support by Periodontal Regenerative Surgery
Introduction Periodontal regenerative medicine encompasses a spectrum of procedures that restore lost tooth-supporting hard and soft tissue, thereby reversing some of the damage caused by … more
“The Future Is Not What It Used To Be”, Or Is It?
Iran this line by ten colleagues. All – with the exception of one – interpreted it in a negative way. They felt that it referred … more