Canadian Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Dental Care
Leslie Arlene Henderson has lost multiple teeth. She can’t remember the last time she had major dental work. And for the last year, she’s been in … more
Oral Health
5 Life Saving Minutes: Introducing the North American ‘Check Your Mouth™’ Campaign
At the time of writing this article, the Check Your Mouth™ campaign is growing exponentially. The North American launch of the public campaign in February … more
Bioceramic Dispersion Root Filling: Revision of Legacy Obturation Protocols
Despite the fact that degradation and dissolution of gutta-percha (GP) and sealer (SE) jeopardize positive treatment outcomes, these legacy materials are still used in diverse … more
Cutting Endodontic Access Cavities for Long-Term Outcomes
Errors accumulate during procedures. That’s the reason botching the access at the start of an RCT is so much more devastating than say, problems that … more
Rotary vs Reciprocation: “How Do I Choose?”
Introduction As a practicing endodontist and a clinical endodontic educator for more than 30 years, the most frequent question I am asked about technique is, … more
The Cortical Window: Part Two Computer Guided Endodontic Surgery (CGES)
Innovations in the micro-armamentarium, techniques and materials used for endodontic microsurgery are seminal to enhanced predictable outcomes by comparison with historical microsurgical procedures. The superior … more
Simplifying the Adhesive and Composite Placement Protocol for Direct Posterior Restorations: The Bulk-Fill Technique
Introduction Among the most frequently performed procedures in dentistry are posterior direct composite restorations. Traditionally requiring the incremental placement of composite layers in order to … more
Root Canal Treatment of Maxillary Premolars With Three Roots: A Case Series
Abstract The successful outcome of endodontic treatment depends on an appreciation of the internal and external tooth morphology. Teeth with unusual root canal anatomy present a unique … more
The Cortical Window: Part One The Evolution of Endodontic Surgery
Non-surgical endodontic therapy requires access preparations that uncover entrances to the labyrinthine tunnels of the root canal system. The era of bio-minimalism has altered the … more
Product Profile: GentleWave® System
The GentleWave® Procedure effectively cleans and disinfects while conserving more precious tooth structure. Simultaneous cleaning of all canals, deep into dentinal tubules, isthmi, lateral canals … more
Endo VS Implant: What is YOUR Hierarchy in the Decision Making Process?
One of the most controversially debated topics of modern dentistry has been whether to retain a tooth with endodontic treatment or to extract it and … more
FDI Puts Focus on Global Prevention of Periodontal Disease
FDI World Dental Federation published two resources – a white paper and a practical guide – as part of its Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP), … more
Youth Sports Season Sends 600,000 to the Emergency Room Each Year
Now that it is spring, even more children and teenagers will hit the field for youth sports. Unfortunately, that also means dangers to their mouths … more
Alcoholic Drinks Linked to Harmful Oral Bacteria
When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum … more
Pixels and Pictures: Photography 2018
As soon as I figure out how to use my iPhone, Apple releases the next generation. With the new one, I found out I couldn’t … more
Communication: The Key to Esthetic Success
Communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information or news; means of connection between people or places, in particular. There is no doubt … more
Success by Design: Elements of Planning for Restorative Excellence
Introduction Since Dr. Charles Pincus invented the dental veneer in 1928, popular restorative materials used and techniques employed have changed numerous times. Trends initially dictated … more
Case Report: The Margin Perfect Matrix – A Predictable Technique for the Fabrication of Direct Composite Veneers
Abstract This case report involves a 24-year-old female patient that was not pleased with her existing anterior restorations that were discolored and did not restore … more
A Season for Reflection
Spring is in the air! Especially after attending the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver with all the beautiful weather. The benefit of the esthetic issue … more
Shining the Light on Power Bleaching: A Review
Introduction There is no arguing the fact that we live in a society where appearances are important. When I was growing up, I was told … more