This paper is an adaptation, with permission, of the recent systematic review published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research by the International Task Force on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. Archibald Morrison, DDS, MS, FRCD(C); Aliya Khan, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FACE; Sotirios Tetradis, DDS, PhD; Edmund Peters, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C) Read the full article […]
The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) provided this statement in response to a study published two years ago in the journal Cancer and which claimed there’s a link between dental x-rays and the risk of developing a brain tumour called a meningioma. Read the AAOMR Statement (PDF) Key Considerations A number of irreconcilable […]
Dr. Anthea Senior, from the University of Alberta, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about some useful radiology tricks and tips. Dr. Senior has agreed to do a series of videos on radiology and radiography techniques. If you have questions, please email us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or email Dr. Senior at senior@ualberta.ca Dr. Anthea Senior is a full-time Clinical Associate […]
The September 9th edition of the News Bites included a news item about a new interactive radiography manual, authored by Dr. Anthea Senior, Clinical Associate professor in the radiology department in the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. The aim of the e-book is for students to have a quick reference guide to […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 5. Immunological disease and dental practice (August 2014) M. Greenwood, J. G. Meechan and C. Stroud Context At some stage in clinical practice all dental practitioners will encounter patients with disorders of the […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The effect of treatment timing on the management of facial fractures: a systematic review (August 2014) M. J. L. Hurrell, M. D. Batstone Context Facial fractures are a common presentation to hospitals worldwide. Their treatment has evolved dramatically in recent decades, particularly since […]
Dr. Ernie Lam provided the following commentary to the Globe and Mail article published on July 23rd, 2014: Heavy metal quandary; Tattoos, piercings, defibrillators, intrauterine devices – increasing metal use poses risks as magnetic resonance imaging gets stronger In order for a material to interact with a magnetic field, the material needs to have a property […]
This summary is based on the article published in the journal of Clinical Oral Investigation: The effect of radiotherapy on dental hard tissue. A systematic review (January 2014) H. F. J. Lieshout & C. P. Bots Context Decay of teeth, erosion and disintegration of hard dental tissue are clinically often seen side effects after radiotherapy for tumours […]