This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement to prevent complications (July 2013) Marco Esposito, Maria Gabriella Grusovin, and Helen V. Worthington Context Some dental implant failures may be due to bacterial contamination at implant insertion. Infections around biomaterials are […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Powered/electric toothbrushes compared to manual toothbrushes for maintaining oral health (June 2014) Yaacob M, Worthington HV, Deacon SA, Deery C, Walmsley AD, Robinson PG, Glenny AM Context Good oral hygiene, through the removal of plaque (a sticky film containing bacteria) by effective tooth brushing has an […]
This case was submitted by Dr. Mary Dabuleanu from Dabuleanu Dental A CDA Oasis Case Conferences is a two-part presentation of a clinical case. In Part 1, we invite you to watch the short video of the case and provide comments about a possible diagnosis and treatment. You will also have the opportunity of submitting any questions you […]
This summary is based on the article published in Operative Dentistry: Clinical Decision Making on Extensive Molar Restorations (November/December 2014) T Laegreid; NR Gjerdet; A Johansson; A-K Johansson Courtesy of Operative Dentistry, you can access the full-text article here for the next 3 months. Context Clinical decision making is an important component of everyday […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Dental Clinics of North America: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults and Oral Health Considerations. Treatment and Management (October 2014) Leonard J. Brennan, DMD, Jason Strauss, MD Context Cognitive impairment is a disease or condition that presents in individuals causing them to have trouble […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Systemic Diseases and Oral Health (October 2014) Mary Tavares, DMD, MPH; Kari A. Lindefjeld Calabi, DMD; Laura San Martin, DDS, PhD, MDPH Context Inflammation has been recognized as the key factor that connects oral diseases and […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: When is it appropriate to link a prosthesis to natural teeth and implants? Drs. Natalie Wong and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. To be successful, osseo-integrated implants must exhibit: Function – ability to chew Good tissue physiology – absence of pathophysiology/pain, integration […]
In the latest issue of Dispatch (August/September 2014), the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) published a brochure for dentists on how to avoid being sued by patients.The brochure contains valuable information that could help dentists across Canada improve their relationship with patients and avoid the threat of legal action. Here is a brief […]