CDA Oasis brings you the latest in oral health research and evidence-based information. The following is a research scan that looks at differences in demineralized lesions or bracket bonding failure between a fluoride-releasing glass ionomer cement and composite in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. This scan is courtesy of the ADA JADA+ Clinical […]
CDA Oasis brings you the latest in dental practice clinical facts. Here’s the latest ACE Report on antibiotic use in endodontic infections. The ACE Panel is a network of practicing ADA member dentists who want to share their opinion on topics and products. The mission of panel is to ensure that the content provided in […]
Most long-term care facilities do not include (or consistently administer) oral health services within their daily care delivery. Patients who want or need dental care or treatment can arrange for a visit from a dentist or a hygienist, but they or their families are typically on the hook for the cost. According to a recent […]
Check out our infographic summarizing research results of the Dosages and Regimens for Children Undergoing Dental Treatment, literature review evaluating the relative efficacy of conscious sedation agents and dosages for behaviour management in paediatric dentistry completed by authors from the Cochrane Oral Health. View the plain language summary of the Cochrane review See the infographic research summary. […]
The American Food and Drug Assocaition’s (FDA) Safety Commission does not support the use of teething necklaces, bracelets, and other jewellery worn by a child (or caregiver) to relieve teething pain or to provide sensory stimulation to persons with disabilities. Adverse events including choking, strangulation, mouth injury, infections, and death caused by teething jewellery have […]
Teledentistry is positioned to transform access to oral healthcare services for children, seniors, and other underserved populations in remote communities and those who face travel, physical mobility, and other barriers. Teledenistry: “A combination of telecommunications and dentistry involving the exchange of clinical information and images over remote distances for dental consultation and treatment planning.” Journal […]
Here are 6 cases that were featured in Dr. Bob Wood’s Presentation: Seeing vs. Observing: Pantomographs. Please take a moment and share your observations with us, using this Observations Sheet. You can get in touch by email at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or by completing the form below. You have the option of remaining anonymous. Download the Observations Sheet […]
Dr. Bob Wood, specialist in oral and maxillofacial radiology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, joins Dr. John O’Keefe in the 5th episode of a series of video presentations that help clinicians to systematically review and interpret their radiographs. Using real clinical cases, Dr. Wood points out the required steps to get to an accurate interpretation that […]