This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation: Bruxism and genetics: a review of the literature (September 2014) F. Lobbezoo, C. M. Visscher, J. Ahlberg & D. Manfredini Context The anecdotal evidence encountered in dental practice points strongly to the conclusion that teeth grinding is hereditary. Most people who […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: A patient recently asked me about Microplastic/Microbead used in Oral Care products. Would you have any information? To answer this question, the JCDA Oasis Team contacted Dr. Leslie Winston DDS, PhD, at Procter & Gamble (P&G). She provided the following quick initial response. The colored Polyethylene […]
Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week and we look forward to hearing from you (jokeefe@cda-adc.ca or 1-800-267-6354 ext. 2297). […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache: A systematic review and meta-analysis of usual treatment versus psychosocial interventions in the treatment of myofacial temporomandibular disorder pain (summer 2014) Carolina Roldán-Barraza, DDS/Steffani Janko, DDS, PhD/Julio Villanueva, DDS, MBA/Ignacio Araya, DDS, MSc/Hans-Christoph Lauer, DDS, PhD […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: An analysis of methods of toothbrushing recommended by dental associations, toothpaste and toothbrush companies and in dental texts (August 2014) J. Wainwright and A. Sheiham Context Universally, dentists, dental associations and government bodies recommend regular daily toothbrushing because it is so important for preventing periodontal disease and […]
This is a summary of the Cochrane Systematic Review: Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth (Review, 2014) Coulthard P, Bailey E, Esposito M, Furness S, Renton TF, Worthington HV Full-text of the Systematic Review (PDF) Summary of the Systematic Review Context This research assesses the benefits and harms of the different ways to […]
Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at the Canadian Dental Association, spoke with Dr. Larry Levin, CDA Board member and Chair of the CDA Trust and Value Working Group (TVWG) about the role of the working group in shaping the dentists’ and the public perceptions of the value of the dental profession. […]
This case is presented by: Dr. Eric T. Stoopler, D.M.D., FDS RCSEd, FDS RCSEng Dr. Juan M. Bugueno, D.D.S. Dr. Kevin Sweeney, D.D.S. Dr. David C. Stanton, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S Click here to view the BRONJ Case Diagnosis and Treatment Case Presentation A 64-year-old Caucasian female presented for evaluation of symptomatic exposed bone of a two-year […]