Dental and medical professionals have historically kept separate practices. Dentists have struggled to integrate into the medical community outside of the hospital setting. Traditionally, limited … more
INTRODUCTON As dental practitioners, we are continuously challenged to rely on our knowledge and experience to guide us when making recommendations to our patients. A … more
Interproximal incipient caries, white spot lesions, fluorosis, hypo-mineralization. What would you do if it was your child, your friend, yourself? Would you cut into the … more
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of at-home carbonation systems on the pH of water, apple juice, and orange … more
The mass vaccination programs, which have developed in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, have for the most part been a great success with a … more
The “sophisticated art” of making dentures is being lost due to a lack of practice because fewer patients now need false teeth, according to leading … more
Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and their colleagues have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans … more
Many people were lax about their oral health care in 2021 due, at least in part, to the avoidance of dental care because of the … more
The print version of the Telegraph has reported a new study on the links between gum disease and the risk of chronic health conditions, claiming “gum disease … more
Stress and anxiety connected to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is revealing itself in people’s mouths, say dentists who report increasing cases of patients with cracked, … more
TikTok users are taping their mouths shut before bed and say the practice, called mouth taping, leads to higher quality sleep and better oral health. Researchers have … more
Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two University of Otago studies show it is also an issue for … more
We go through life on many roads picking up information and details as we grow, mature and age. The journey of life is a journey … more
Dr. Clare Whitney Co-owner of Downtown Dental, Calgary, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? I enjoy doing dentistry, but I really … more
Introduction Neutrophils (Polymorphonuclear neutrophils or PMNs) are a highly abundant white blood cell type, that are the first cells recruited to acute sites of infection. … more
Introduction Dental plaque, what has been re-termed “oral biofilm”, has long been connected with periodontal problems and to a lesser extent caries related to the … more
Introduction Most restorative dental treatment is because of dental caries, the most-prevalent disease in humans. Unchecked dental caries infection causes dentinal spread (cavitation) and destruction … more
Implant supported dentures provide many individuals with a better quality of life, but this is not without some challenges. Specifically, what is the recommended self-care … more
Statement of Problem It has been established that maintenance is of utmost importance in the delivery of comprehensive prosthodontic treatment. Therefore, consideration of the possible … more
The main objective in the treatment of periodontitis is removal and disruption of bacterial biofilm.1 This can be performed via non-surgical approach (scaling and root … more