A New U of T Faculty Study Seeks to Discover More About Debilitating TMD
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the most common cause of orofacial pain, affecting 8-12 per cent of Canadians, and yet we know far too little about … more
Oral Health
Good Oral Health in Pregnancy Could Help Reduce Risk of Premature Birth
New research from the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis (gum inflammation that causes bleeding gums) during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk … more
Usain Bolt Suffered From Broken Teeth and Dental Anxiety During His Career Due to Poor Dental Care in Jamaica
Usain Bolt’s genetics gifted him the generational athleticism to win eight Olympic gold medals, but he’s still needed some dental work. Bolt, a native of … more
Calgary to Reintroduce Fluoride to Water Following City Council Vote
Fluoride is going back in Calgary water following a Monday decision at city hall. That decision follows a plebiscite question in the October municipal election … more
Oral Considerations for Athletes: From Rookie to Major League, or Novice to Olympian
It would be safe to say, that to become truly remarkable at anything in this life takes a significant amount of effort. It takes routine, … more
NYU Dentistry Receives Grant from United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund to Support Veterans Oral Care Access Resource
Funding Will Provide Access to Dental Care for New York-Area Veterans New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has received a significant grant from … more
Knowledge in Life
Knowledge is defined as facts, information and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. According to Krathwohl (2002), … more
All-on-X: Contemporary Solutions to Old Challenges
I. INTRODUCTION The prevalence of terminal dentitions and edentulism is undeniable. Predicted population studies and data have forecasted present findings.1 Edentulism (Fig. 1) is a … more
Alternative Verification Jig for the Assessment of Mandibular Flexure
PATIENT: M, Age: 62, ASA II (pharmacological management of hypertension and high cholesterol). CHIEF COMPLAINT: Patient presented for the fabrication of a mandibular implant supported … more
Prosthetic Consideration and Treatment of a Patient with Ameloblastoma
Surgical Background and Treatment The patient is a 31 year old healthy gentlemen who presented to the oral surgery office with a 3 month history … more
Prognosis of Implants in Previously Failed Surgical Sites
Introduction Implant therapy has been shown to be predictable, effective and reliable for the replacement of missing teeth in edentulous and partially edentulous patients. Clinical … more
What is the Best Option to Rehabilitate the Edentulous Maxilla Using Dental Implants?
Maxillary implant prosthetic treatments may be considerably more difficult to accomplish when compared to the similar treatments for patients with edentulous mandibles due to many … more
An Alternative Prosthetic Design for Lower Full-Arch Implant Restorations
Replacing a full set of teeth with dental implants, especially in the mandible, has been well researched and is often a life-changing treatment for many … more
Peri-implantitis: How to Reduce Risk and Manage Implant Failure?
Abstract Peri-implantitis can lead to implant failure. Strategies to reduce risks and treat peri-implantitis can manage implant failure and restore function. These strategies can be … more
The Importance of Treatment Planning in Areas of Biomechanics and Soft Tissue Management Around Dental Implants
INTRODUCTION A sizeable number of the human population have either one or more teeth missing. Many current options are available to restore missing teeth but … more
X Marks the Spot: X-Guide Facilitates Just-in-Time Treatment Planning
Reading the description of X-Guide powered by DTX Studio reads like something from a sci-fi novel: “X-Guide is a dynamic 3D-navigation system that can become … more
Childhood Cavities, the Most Common Disease Among Children, Lead to Significant Physical, Emotional, Social and Economic Distress
Global research from Colgate-Palmolive Company, the worldwide leader in oral care, reveals the effect of childhood cavities on children and parents’ quality of life and … more
Scientists Report Automatic Method for Studying 3D Reconstructions of Teeth
Studies of palaeoanthropological finds related to different historical periods and territories have been conducted for recent years at the Department of Orthopaedic Dentistry of RUDN … more
As Calgary Votes for Fluoride, Some in B.C. Have Hope for ‘Rotten Tooth Capital of Canada’
After a year that saw both Regina and Calgary voting to add fluoride to their drinking water, some British Columbians are wondering whether it’s time … more
Green Shield Canada Grants $450,000 to Boost Oral and Mental Health
Refugees and newcomers to Canada often have many barriers to overcome, but thanks to a $95,000 grant from Green Shield Canada, oral health should not … more