This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Treatment of periodontal disease for glycemic control in people with diabetes mellitus (November 2015). Simpson TC, Weldon JC, Worthington HV, Needleman I, Wild SH, Moles DR, Stevenson B, Furness S, Iheozor-Ejiofor Z. Access the Cochrane Summary of this study Context Diabetes mellitus is characterized by […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou explores with Dr. Suham Alexander the topic of epilepsy and anti-epileptic drugs and their relevance to dentistry. Video Highlights Epilepsy is one of the first diseases noted in history and it afflicts ~1% of the population. While most epileptics are well-controlled with medication, there is still a fairly high number of people that […]
Recently, a meta-analysis was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the effect of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse on gingivitis and plaque. The purpose of the analysis was to evaluate the combined effectiveness of mechanical methods with essential oil– containing mouthrinses (MMEO) versus mechanical methods (MM) alone in achieving site-specific, healthy gingival tissue […]
This resource is provided courtesy of Wiley Publishing. Read and download the presentation (PDF) Watch the video presentation Source: Anesthesia Complications in the Dental Office, First Edition. Wiley Publishing, 2015.
Anne Genge, CEO and Co-founder of Healthcare Compliance Network Inc., is back with Dr. John O’Keefe to speak about risks associated with using digital communications in the dental office. Anne also presents some solutions that could help protect the dental team as well as patient privacy. Watch the video interview
Discovering an oral lesion in the patients’ mouth can be a cause of concern and can provoke fear and anxiety in the patient. Diagnosing the lesion requires a thorough medical and dental history, clinical exam including a possible biopsy, as well as asking appropriate pointed questions about the lesion. In conjunction with the health history […]
Teeth undergoing orthodontic tooth movement may require endodontic treatment which could be related or unrelated to orthodontic treatment. However, it is always preferable to try to foresee and treat the tooth endodontically prior to beginning orthodontics for some of the following reasons: Pulpal or periradicular pain can be masked by discomfort associated with that of […]
Preoperative Assessment Prior to extraction, dentists must review the patient’s medical and social history and take stock of any medications he/she may be taking. The preoperative evaluation will include both a clinical as well as radiographic examination to assess any challenges that may be encountered during the procedure. Clinical Examination The clinical examination should include […]