Dr. Aviv Ouanounou discusses the topic of polypharmacy including the causes and ways to reduce this phenomenon in the video below. Video Highlights Polypharmacy is fairly common in the elderly, affecting approximately 1 in 3 elders and is one of the leading causes of death in North American geriatric patients. The term polypharmacy refers to patients […]
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The addition of vasoconstrictors to anesthetic solutions assists in hemostasis and duration of the anesthesia action. Properties of Adrenaline or Epinephrine Prolongs duration of action for lidocaine and enhances margin of safety Beta-adrenergic activity which may cause blood pressure to rise Alpha actions, such as vasoconstriction of blood vessels in skin and mucosa Cardiac effects […]
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Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH and President of rdhu.ca, is presenting a series of 3 webinars on the best kept secrets to grow your dental practice. In this post, we feature a video of the second webinar: 8 Secrets to Growing your Practice: A Breakthrough Blueprint. Related posts 8 Secrets to Growing your Practice: A Breakthrough Blueprint 8 Secrets […]
WHAT is it? Ankylosis occurs when the tooth’s cementum fuses to the alveolar bone. The vertical growth and development of the tooth is delayed and therefore, is under-erupted compared to the rest of the occlusal plane. If ankylosis is not properly assessed or managed, it can lead to molar tipping, periodontal defects, over-eruption of opposing […]
To build and keep an engaged and motivated team, practitioners and leaders within the team should lead by example in an environment of mutual respect. The rules of motivation can assist in keeping the team on track. Leaders must be motivated Enthusiastic leaders set the tone for the rest of the team and the practice’s […]
Xylitol-sweetened chewing gum (supplemented by normal oral hygiene care) was shown to reduce the amount of dental decay by 70% in children in comparison to a population of children who did not chew the gum. The Xylitol effect: Xylitol has a unique chemical structure that goes unrecognized by bacteria in the oral cavity Xylitol is […]