Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020
The Oral Reconstruction Foundation is pleased to announce the theme and venue for the 2020 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium. With a world-renowned lineup of speakers … more
Oral Health
Marijuana: What Dentists Need to Know
The Cannabis plant, commonly known as marijuana, is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide, with roughly 35 million people using marijuana each month in … more
Biomechanical Implant Failures Management of an Implant Failure: A Case Report
Introduction The goal of modern dentistry is to restore the patient’s oral health to normal contour, function, aesthetics and speech. 1 The era of dental … more
Supplemental Oxygen in an Acute Myocardial Infarction
You are about to begin dental treatment on your healthy 65-year-old male patient when he suddenly develops severe chest pain. You suspect he is having … more
The New Standard (and Why We Should Comply)
“Gotta hit the club/Like you hit them hit them hit them angles” – Nice For What (clean version), Drake On November 15, 2018, the Royal … more
Good News for Dentists: 2018 Economic Outlook
Tax and Business Measures Federal Accelerated Investment Incentive – Dentists will be allowed to write-off capital assets (i.e. equipment, leaseholds, computers, software etc.) faster for … more
6 Exercises All Dentists Should Regularly Do To Stay Healthy
The dental profession is one that can wreak havoc on your back and cause postural issues if not addressed with appropriate exercises. For all of … more
Surveillance: The Foundation of Effective Infection Prevention and Control
Introduction In 1980 the results of the SENIC Project (Study on the Efficacy of Nosocomial Infection Control) were published. For the first time this showed … more
Current Guidelines, Considerations, and Challenges of Informed Consent in Paediatric Dentistry
Paediatric Dentistry and Informed Consent Informed consent is a dynamic process involving a discussion between healthcare provider and patient regarding a proposed treatment. The main … more
A Structured Approach to the New Patient Exam in Pediatric Dentistry
When a child is scheduled to be seen by a dentist, it is important to remember that this visit will likely involve at least two … more
Paediatric Restorative Materials for Your 21st Century General Practice
In today’s fast paced world where information is available with only a few keystrokes, we must be ready to embrace new ideas, adapt and learn. … more
Letter to the Editor: The Severely Worn Dentition
RE: The Severely Worn Dentition by Dr. Oliver Pin-Henry – November 2018 Oral Health My thanks go to Dr. Pin-Henry for the timely article: The … more
Take Care of Yourself!
Practicing in a profession where our primary focus is the well-being of others, we often don’t take the time we need for ourselves. When I … more
“Mindfulness” The New Science of Finding Focus & Happiness in Dentistry
As a society we are in the midst of a popular growing obsession with mindfulness as the secret to health, happiness and success in any … more
A Rapid Review on Radiation and CBCT in Dental Practice
Exposure to ionizing radiation and its potential risks are often major concerns of our patients. Ambiguity and confusion exist among the general public, mainly due … more
Safer Implant Treatment
Knowledge is forever advancing. In my early days when my computer froze, I used to think “What did I do wrong now.” Today I think … more
Critique of the RCDSO Draft Document on: “Standard of Practice: Infection Prevention and Control in the Dental Office”
Preamble Recently, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) welcomed comments on its draft document “Standard of Practice: Infection Prevention and Control in … more
RCDSO Mandatory PET exam and Mandatory Category 1 Con Ed requirements. Why Not?
In 2013 the RCDSO introduced the mandatory Practice Enhancement Tool (PET) for licenced Ontario dentist to be exercised every five years: “a computer based self-assessment … more
The Intra-Oral Mandibular Ramus Block Autograft: Still a Relevant Procedure Today?
Introduction With advances in dental materials, instruments, imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques, one may question the use of the intra-oral block autograft as a … more
The New Global Classification System for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: An Executive Summary for the Busy Dental Professional
Editor’s note: Please click tables to see an enlarged version. These are exciting times in the world of periodontology. The 2017 World Workshop, a combined … more