The Dawn of Bioactivity
The world is changing rapidly and shows no sign of slowing down. It often feels like we are completely surrounded by gloom and doom – … more
Dental Magazine
Oral Health Looks Back at 150 Years of History
Scroll through the dates, starting in 1867, to see the innovations and events that have led Canada and dentistry to where we are in 2017.
2017 is Truly the Year to Celebrate 150 Years
On July 1, 2017 Canada celebrated its 150 years of Confederation. The early struggles to bring our vast country together was indeed a wonderful achievement. … more
Natural Adjunct to Post-Operative Management After Third Molar Surgery
Removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures performed in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The most common postoperative complications of impacted lower … more
Evaluation of Plaque Removal Efficacy of a Novel Dye-Containing Toothpaste: A Clinical Trial
Background Ineffective dental plaque removal has been shown to cause demineralization, caries, and periodontal disease. 1,2 This results in physical and cosmetic damage to both … more
Gingival Augmentation: High Powered 970nm Diode Laser
Early analysis and diagnosis of soft tissue abnormalities and discrepancies enhances the clinician’s ability to attain the best possible outcomes with minimally invasive procedures. All … more
Silver Diamine Fluoride: NEW in North America!
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting humans. Unfortunately, we do not yet have a grip on! 1 Over the years, researchers … more
One Appointment Crowns and Bridges
Abstract Manual tooth preparation has not changed over the past few decades. However, new dental materials, minimal invasive dentistry techniques and new digital technologies can … more
In-Office Air Quality Contamination: What You Don’t Know WILL Harm You
This is an article to alert you to a silent but insidious problem in the dental profession, one that IS harmful to you, your entire … more
The Silver Words of a Visiting Rich Dentist
While in residency at MetroHealth hospital in downtown Cleveland, my class of GPRs were visited by a very successful dentist from a nearby suburb. He … more
Oral Health Recognizes Significant Corporate Milestones
Colgate-Palmolive William Colgate opened his small soap and candle business in 1806, one of the first establishments along Dutch Street in lower Manhattan. By 1873 … more
Accuracy and Resolution in 3D Digital Scanning
There are many 3D intra-oral and laboratory scanners entering the market, creating a growing trend of digital scan use for impressions, and replacing traditional techniques. … more
Not All Occlusal Splints Are Created Equally
Splint therapy has become one of the most prevalent aspects of dentistry over the last number of years. Patients are presenting with multiple reasons for … more
A Rare Complication of a Retrobulbar Hematoma Formation
Following the Extraction of an Impacted Maxillary Wisdom Tooth The on-call team of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was notified to assess and treat a complication … more
An Unusual Penetrating Injury of the Cheek
Foreign bodies in the cheek, face or oral cavity may be the result of traumatic injuries, self-inflicted or iatrogenic dental or surgical procedures. Penetrating pencil … more
Surgical Misadventures: The Broken Needle
The retrieval of a broken dental needle demands a detailed knowledge of the relevant anatomy and the application of a meticulous surgical technique. These factors … more
Oral Injury as a Source of Tetanus Inoculation
Abstract Tetanus is a serious, life threatening infection caused by the bacterium, Clostridium tetani. Due to almost widespread vaccination against tetanus toxoid the incidence in … more
Teeth Displaced: Teeth at the Time of Surgery
Abstract Inadvertent displacement of teeth or fragments of teeth beyond the tooth socket during extraction is an uncommon occurrence. In this paper, we present two … more
Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Mental Nerve Neuropathy
Often referred to as “numb chin syndrome”, mental nerve neuropathy is a sensory neuropathy characterized by an altered sensory perception along the distribution of the … more
CAOMS, An Acronym: What’s In It?
It behooves me to talk about CAOMS as a recently appointed executive director to the organization. Let me first mention I’ll be as excited as … more