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 […]
We are pleased to present this video series on dental clinical ergonomics. The resource is based on the study module available from the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre. The module is directed towards dental ergonomics and promoting the health of dental clinicians with hope to assist clinicians in better assessing and understanding their needs in […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Dental Journal: Antibiotics in dental practice: how justified are we (February 2015) Sukhvinder S. Oberoi, Chandan Dhingra, Gaurav Sharma, Divesh Sardana Courtesy of Wiley Publishing, you can access the full-text article for the next 3 months here (PDF) Context Antibiotics are prescribed by dentists […]
Dr. Rodrigo Cunha from the College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba explains the importance of finding the second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary molars. If you have any questions, you can either email Dr. Cunha or send an email to oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca Watch the video