This content is courtesy of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Dispatch Magazine (May/June 2015) Improved communication is one step that can go a long way to help resolve patient concerns and potentially avoid a complaint ever being filed. Here are some tips on how to avoid four of the most common concerns […]
The failure of blood clot formation can cause bleeding complications during or after an oral surgery procedure. Normal coagulation may fail due to several reasons. Thrombocytopenia In thrombocytopenia, the platelet blood count is below the normal levels of 150,000-350,000 platelets per mm3. Below a count of 50,000, one can expect abnormal and spontaneous bleeding, if […]
There are four main vascular sources in the oral cavity that can potentially be the source of serious or life-threatening bleeding: Lingual artery Profuse bleeding can cause upper airway obstruction Risk of bleeding may occur from: Injuries or puncture wounds to the tongue Perforation of the lingual cortex of the mandible during implant placement Biopsies […]
Root canal treatment failures can be attributed to two main causes: microbial or non-microbial. MICROBIAL causes can either be intra- or extra-radicular in nature Intraradicular Microorganisms found in root-canal-treated teeth with persisting periapical disease are different from those found in untreated teeth. The majority of bacteria found in treated teeth are Gram positive facultative anaerobes […]
Anne Genge, CEO and Co-founder of Healthcare Compliance Network Inc., is back with Dr. John O’Keefe to speak about the importance of regulating staff computer use in order to safekeep your practice’s computer systems and network. Watch the video interview
This content is provided by Pelton & Crane The decision to build or redesign your dental practice is one of the most important decisions — and biggest investments — of your career. It will affect your efficiency, productivity, patient relations and your enjoyment of a prosperous and healthy dental career. Undertaking this project is a […]
In this short interview, Dr. Archie Morrison speaks about the update to the 2009 systematic review on osteonecrosis of the jaw. List of authors and their affiliations (PDF) Highlights of the updated review Spontaneous resolution of ONJ is possible. Early treatment recommendations discouraged surgical intervention, with conservative therapy continuing indefinitely or until there was progression […]
The risk of post-operative bleeding as a result of dental procedures can be a serious concern for both patient and dentist. A thorough history should always be taken prior to surgery and in some instances, a consultation with the patient’s physician may also be indicated. There are several medications that are known to interfere with […]