Immediate Temporization In The Aesthetic Zone – A Case Report
In recent years, measures of success in implantology have significantly changed. Due to the fact that we have assumed functionality of implants as a result … more
Oral Health
Vitamin C Update: Implications for Periodontal Health and Healing
PERIODONTITIS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by our body’s immune response to pathogenic bacteria. Periodontitis results in a loss of … more
Treating the “Gummy Smile” with Aesthetic Crown Lengthening
The presence of a “gummy smile” can be bothersome for patients and clinicians alike. Approximately, 10% of patients have excessive gingival display when smiling with … more
Commoditization of Education
I was perusing the exhibit floor at a major meeting I usually attend yearly and stopped by a booth prompted by an advertisement that caught my … more
Toothless in The Galápagos – A Lesson in Adaptation
Weighting over 400 kilograms, the Galápagos tortoise1 lumbers slowly above the lush grass, grabs the Azolla (mosquito, duckweed, water-fern and fairy moss) with its fully … more
Toronto Medical Clinic Integrates Medical and Oral Health Services
Under the banner “Your Mouth is Part of Your Body”, a Toronto group medical practice is now offering preventive oral healthcare within its clinic. MCI’s … more
Carestream Dental Joins with Mercy Ships to Deliver Dental Care to Cameroon
According to the World Health Organization, dental caries and periodontal disease “affect the vast majority of people” in Africa. In fact, 50-80 percent of school-aged … more
Sterilizer Provides “Waterless” Rapid Cycles Unlike
Unlike steam sterilizers, COX RapidHeat™ Sterilizers are unique in that they rely on rapid air flow in a highly controlled heated environment to sterilize instruments … more
Could a mouthful of squid ink replace painful dental probes for gum disease?
It’s one of the worst parts of a dental checkup — painful probing with sharp instruments to look for signs of gum disease. The time-consuming … more
Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids
The opioid epidemic has been fueled by soaring numbers of prescriptions written for pain medication. And often, those prescriptions are written by dentists. “We’re in … more
Tips for Discussing Orthodontic Treatment with Patients
The thought of getting orthodontic treatment can be scary for patients, and if you feel like you’re meeting resistance when you suggest it, you’re not … more
Histobacteriology Of Teeth With Failed Root Canal Treatment – A Pilot Study
Abstract While several in vitro studies have focused on the antibacterial activity of root canal disinfection protocols and sealing ability of root filling materials, the … more
The Three F’s of Predictable Endodontics “Finding, Following, and Finishing”
The classic “Endodontic Triad” is founded on the three pillar principles of cleaning, shaping, and packing. More specifically, the historical triad was described as debridement, … more
Buccal-Radial Radiographic Projections Allow Accurate Detection Of Cortical Bone Defects In Cadaver Mandibles By Practitioners With Different Levels Of Expertise
Introduction Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been recommended for the “diagnosis of radiographic signs of periapical pathology when there are contradictory (nonspecific) signs and/or … more
Treatment of a Patient in the Late Mixed Dentition with Severe Crowding in the Maxillary Arch, Ectopic Eruption of the Maxillary Canines, and Unilateral Transposition
Abstract The purpose of this article is to describe the treatment of a 14-year-old boy in the late mixed dentition with over-retention of several primary maxillary teeth. … more
Editorial: The Real Rules for Practicing Dentistry
The first “rules” that I can remember learning in dental school were G.V. Black’s rules for cavity preparation. My classmates and I carefully memorized those … more
Hu-Friedy Announces New Line of Titanium Implant Scalers
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced a new line of Titanium Implant Scalers in five variants, allowing … more
Planmeca Introduces Planmeca Emerald™ – The Next Gen Intraoral Scanner
The Planmeca Emerald is a lightweight, ergonomically designed scanner that quickly captures vibrant intraoral color images in real-time. Its compact, slim design provides a comfortable feel and superior control. … more
Prosecco Is The Rage In Britain, But Dentists Issue Warnings About It
According to the Italian agricultural lobby group, Colderetti, the British drank 40 million liters of Prosecco in 2016, and spent 366 million euros ($434 million) on … more
B.C. Government Boosts Health Coverage for Low-Income Kids
The B.C. government is pouring an extra $6 million into a health-care fund for low-income kids. The BC Healthy Kids program will now get a … more