Subcutaneous Emphysema: Dental Causes and Management
Introduction Subcutaneous emphysema is a well-known complication that can occur during dental procedures. It arises when air is forcefully pushed into the submucosal spaces, leading … more
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Our Role in the Diagnosis of Hypertension – What Has Changed with the Pandemic?
As dental care professionals, we are all familiar with measuring our patients’ blood pressure. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been several … more
Nitrous Oxide and Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: An Update of the ENIGMA-II Trial
Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colourless, inorganic gas that has been used in dental and surgical anesthesia since the mid-1800s. The combination of inhaled nitrous … more
Automated External Defibrillators and the Dental Office
The primary function of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is to convert certain fatal non-perfusing heart rhythms back into perfusing heart rhythms (producing a pulse … more
Dental Anesthetic for a Patient with Cornelia De Lange Syndrome During Dental Treatment: A Case Report
Abstract Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic neurodevelopment disorder that can present challenging behavioral and airway management during general anesthesia. This case … more
Lingualized Occlusion: An Occlusal Scheme for Complete Dentures in Atrophied Ridges – A Case Report
Introduction Rehabilitation of completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches should satisfy form, function and esthetics. Such rehabilitations can be carried out either with or without … more
The Top 10 Things That Keep Dentists Up at Night
Unless you are very lucky, you’ve experienced a restless night of sleep with an overactive mind. Without rest, we burnout. Without rest, we lack the … more
Ontario Designing ‘Portable Benefits’ Plan for Workers Who Don’t Have Coverage
Ontario intends to develop a “portable benefits” system for workers who don’t have health, dental or vision coverage, with the package intended to move with … more
Oral Health Care a Must for Canada’s Long-Term Care Homes
According to a national poll conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), nearly all Canadians believe that oral health care should … more
WHO’s Executive Board Approves the Draft Global Oral Health Strategy
FDI celebrates the WHO Executive Board’s recommendation to the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA75) that the draft global oral health strategy be approved, in May 2022. … more
The People So Terrified of Dentists That They Haven’t Been for Decades
Say the word “dentist” to Hazel Phillips and she might actually faint. She can’t see a dental procedure on TV without her heart pounding and … more
Making Seniors’ Oral Health a Priority
Seniors in Canada, who now comprise approximately 18.5 per cent of the population, are living longer and enjoying active lives thanks to enhanced health and … more
Celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week in March
The Council on Dental Practice is encouraging dentists and their teams to acknowledge the dedication and contributions of their dental assistants during Dental Assistants Recognition … more
9 Questions Dentists Should Ask Their Financial Management Team
As a dentist, it’s very important to choose a financial management team who understands the intricate details of running a dental practice, and all the … more
‘Shoulder to Shoulder’: B.C. Dental Hygienist Students Want Online Learning, Cites Crowded Classes
Students at a private Vancouver technical college for dental hygienists say their school isn’t doing enough to ensure safety amid the spread of the Omicron … more
‘Focus on the Tooth and the Person’: The Movement for Trauma-Informed Dentistry
When Michael’s daughter, Sarah, was in preschool, a friend recommended a pediatric dental clinic that had made her family’s visits to the dentist easy. “The … more
Dental Student’s Victory Over Vaccine Mandate Forces Alberta Health Services to Accept Testing
University of Alberta dentistry student Will Teichgraber won his case against Alberta Health Services (AHS) over the ministry’s vaccine mandate, according to a press release by Liberty … more
PDC 2022 Will Be Virtual Only
MESSAGE FROM PDC 2022 ORGANIZERS: In the interest of ensuring we can have a safe and meaningful PDC experience for 2022, the PDC Organizing Group … more
Canadian Small-Business Owners Struggle to Make Cryptocurrencies Part of Daily Commerce
Kal Khaled, a dentist and co-owner of Southdown Dental in Mississauga, said his practice began to accept the two most popular forms of crypto – … more
Dentists Helping People Through Teeth-Clenching Stressful Times in Simcoe County
Meredith Skinner knows stress is impacting her body. She’s been dealing with clenching her jaw for a few years already, but it’s grown worse during … more