This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is it safe to use vasoconstrictors in patients with sickle-cell disease? Which one is the best choice? Could I perform a painless dental extraction without vasoconstrictors in these cases? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Sickle Cell Anemia […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Are there recommended guidelines for reducing the incidence of shingles in a patient that has a history of developing shingles after dental care? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Shingles (herpes zoster) is the reactivation of the chicken […]
This summary is based on the review published in the Cochrane database of systematic reviews: Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non-pharmacological interventions (September 2013) Furness S, Bryan G, McMillan R, Birchenough S, Worthington HV Context Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth. Common causes of xerostomia include adverse effects of […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 3. Management of specific medical emergencies in dental practice (August 2014) M. Greenwood and J. G. Meechan Note: The article could contain medication that is not similarly labelled in Canada. Purpose of the […]
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 […]
Revisit the Case Presentation and Clinical Evaluation 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 We would like to thank all our dentists who submitted their responses to the diagnosis and treatment challenge. Case Diagnosis […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are the immediate and long term considerations for the GP dentist providing dental care to children who have undergone cancer therapy or bone marrow transplantation?” Dr. Carol Janik and Caroline Fulop provided this initial response. The focus of this article is to provide practitioners with guidance on […]
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 […]