Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at the Canadian Dental Association, spoke with Dr. Stephen Abrams about modern caries management. Dr. Stephen Abrams is a general practitioner in the Toronto area and was closely involved with the development of the CANARY System for the detection of caries. Listen to […]
This summary is based on the study conducted by the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network on peri-operative pain and root canal therapy. Donald Nixdorf, DDS, MS and Deborah Knaup, DDS, MS Watch the Video Severe pain most often occurs within the first 2 days following root canal therapy (RCT). Clinical Questions What […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Japanese Dental Science Review: Effectiveness of preemptive analgesia on postoperative pain following third molar surgery? Review of literatures (November 2013) Akira Yamaguchi and Kimito Sano Context Surgery to remove the mandibular third molar is relatively invasive and is often associated with postoperative pain, swelling and trismus, which […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The effect of treatment timing on the management of facial fractures: a systematic review (August 2014) M. J. L. Hurrell, M. D. Batstone Context Facial fractures are a common presentation to hospitals worldwide. Their treatment has evolved dramatically in recent decades, particularly since […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What’s the current consensus on the best cement for implant crowns? Dr. Joseph Fava and Dr. Suham Alexander prepared this quick initial response. Today, clinicians can choose between cement or screw-retained implant restorations. Cemented restorations have gained popularity for various reasons (1 […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Endodontic Journal: Apical extrusion of debris: a literature review of an inherent occurrence during root canal treatment (March 2014) J. Tanalp & T. Güngör Context Extrusion of intracanal debris as well as irrigants is a common occurrence during root canal treatment, and no instrument or technique has […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: When discussing sun damage to lips, a couple of patients told me that they were prescribed Efudex by their physician. There is apparently no follow-up by the physician and no indication to the patients as to what the desired outcome of the said treatment should be. Should […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is it beneficial to heat composite resin before placing it? Are there any disadvantages or advantages to heating? Dr. Stephen Ferrier provided a quick initial response to the question in collaboration with Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor. Dr. Stephen Ferrier is Assistant Professor in restorative dentistry at […]