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Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Tracy Dawes

Dr. Tracy Dawes Riverside Dental Centre, Red Deer, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice has always been relationship based. … more

Managing and Maintaining the Periodontal-restorative Interface

Restorative dentistry and periodontology have always been and forever will be inextricably linked. Integrating all elements of dentistry is an art and the science and … more

. Low GI foods, regular exercise and dental hygiene appointments can help manage both T2D and periodontal disease. Both T2D and periodontal disease result in an elevation of proinflammatory cytokines and altered oral and/or gut microbiome. T2D is characterized by an elevated level of blood glucose and insulin resistance which causes the liver to increase the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can travel and target periodontal tissue resulting in destruction of the periodontium and disease associated oral bacteria. P. gingivalis, an oral bacteria, causes periodontal disease which in turn further stimulates the production of this pathogen that can travel and target the liver resulting in T2D. Additionally, T2D can alter the oral microbiome and increase the number of pathogenic bacteria. Periodontal disease can also alter the oral and gut microbiome and increase disease-associated bacteria which alters metabolic activity and increases T2D risk. Note. GI = glycemic index; P. gingivalis = porphyromonas gingivalis. Diagram created with Biorender.

Periodontal Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Chronic Diseases and Periodontal Health Every 24 hours, 480 Canadian men and women are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 In 2019, 11 million Canadians … more

Cybersecurity & Data Protection in Dentistry: A Global Threat

The American Dental Association (ADA) is an international authority guiding dentists in safeguarding personal health information (PHI) and protecting its members from cyber threats. On … more

Plant Power for Supporting Gum Health: An Infographic

Gum disease affects 70% of Canadians and is associated with many systemic diseases for which the benefits of plant-based diets have been well-established.1,2 In ‘A … more

5 Things to Know About Psychotropic Medications and Dry Mouth

Many psychotropic drugs cause dry mouth, most commonly due to anticholinergic effects. Xerostomia a common issue in dental practice, affecting about 1 in 4-5 adults.1 … more

Left mandibular premolars and molars, 8 yr M/N Domestic Short Hair cat.

Oral Health Care for Pets

We trust our dentists to tell us the best oral health care routines, and based on our dentists’ recommendations, we teach our children about oral … more

CandidPro – A Triple Play in Clear Aligner Therapy

In baseball, triple plays are rare. They are game changers that can make all the difference. Candid brings that same energy to orthodontics. Candid is … more

Understanding Oral Health in HPV-related Oropharyngeal Cancer in People with HIV

Little is known about why people living with HIV have a much higher rate of oral human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) … more

Oral Cancer: Screening and Early Discovery

A vast amount of my career has been spent on defining our powerful role as dental hygienists in the earlier discovery of an abnormal lesion … more

Honouring Tradition

There are times when tradition is to be embraced – a marriage ceremony, a parade or a graduation. And there are times when doing things … more

U of T Alumni: Defy Gravity Pace Setting Campaign is Building the Future of Good Oral Health

Now that Defy Gravity, the University of Toronto’s new campaign, has been launched, the faculty has put together a Campaign Cabinet of alumni who want … more

Periodontal Health and Maintenance for Clear Aligner Therapy

INTRODUCTION Periodontal diseases are a diverse family of inflammatory conditions that affect the periodontium and negatively impact our oral health.1,2 Orthodontic appliances, such as traditional … more

Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors and Considerations for Treatment Plans

The congenital absence of one or more teeth is the most common anomaly of dental development in humans. Several terms have been used in the … more

Treatment of a Class II Subdivision Type 2 Malocclusion with Customized Lingual Brackets and a Simple Distalizer Appliance

Introduction Class II subdivision malocclusions can be difficult to treat because of their asymmetric occlusal relationships. An accurate diagnosis, etiologically based when possible, is essential … more

Presurgical Maxillary Segmented Orthodontics: A Simple Concept to Prevent Relapse of Segmented Lefort 1 Osteotomy for Maxillary Expansion

Keywords: Palatal constriction Maxillary constriction Segmented Lefort 1 osteotomy Maxillary expansion Palatal expansion stability INTRODUCTION: Insufficient transverse palatal dimension is a major component of several … more

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