One of CDA Oasis priority topics for 2015 is communication and its role in the success of the dental practice. We are pleased to present a series of made-up scenarios related to various aspects of communication in the dental office. Below is the first in the series. We welcome your input about this topic. You have the option […]
In this video presentation, Dr. David Isen speaks about the key issues in intraosseous anesthesia and how it applies to the practitioner’s ability to use anesthesia safely and effectively. Highlights If doing an intraosseous injection, practitioners should inject LA slowly in order to limit the increase in heart rate. Intraosseous anesthesia steps: Take […]
Dr. Natalie Wong spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about CBCT and implant placement. Dr. Wong is the founder of the Toronto Implant Institute and President of the Association of Prosthodontists of Ontario. Highlights 1. For prosthetically-driven treatment plans involving implant placement, CBCT is an invaluable tool. 2. Anatomical variations or anatomically challenging situations may be easily identified […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Key Local and Surgical Factors Related to Implant Failure (January 2015) Mohanad Al-Sabbagh, DDS, MS, Ishita Bhavsar, BDS Context Dental implants are now the preferred line of treatment for the replacement of missing teeth. Additionally, implant-supported full-mouth prostheses are a good treatment […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Slow-release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay (November 2014) Lee Yee Chong, Jan E Clarkson, Lorna Dobbyn-Ross, Smriti Bhakta Context Slow-release fluoride devices have been investigated as a potentially cost-effective method of reducing dental caries in people with high risk of disease. Purpose of […]
This summary is based on the article published in Clinical Oral Investigations: Oxidative stress and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (November 2014) Jose Bagan, Guillermo Saez, Carmen Tormos, Carmen Gavalda, Jose M. Sanchis, Leticia Bagan, Crispian Scully Context Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral condition, with no well-established underlying cause 1, 2. Management is mainly based […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: When should I take a patient’s blood pressure and what are the guidelines for dental treatment? Drs. Ian Furst (Coronation Dental Specialty Group) and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. The guidelines regarding the frequency of vital sign measurement vary by region, but taking them as […]
This summary is based on the article published in Clinical Oral Investigations: The effect of radiotherapy on dental hard tissue. A systematic review (January 2014) F. J. Lieshout & C. P. Bots Context Decay of teeth, erosion and disintegration of hard dental tissue are a clinically often seen side effect after radiotherapy for tumours in […]