This Urgent Care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Daisy Chemaly. The USC is also available through Oasis Help Complication of wound healing following the extraction of a tooth. The patient experiences severe throbbing pain caused by bone exposure at the site of extraction. Following the extraction, a […]
In this short video (6.38), Dr. Richard Price, Professor and Head of Fixed Prosthodontics in the Department of Dental Clinical Sciences at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry, demonstrates a technique for cementing a Rely-X post and building up a core foundation prior to the restoration of an endodontically treated tooth From the radiograph or from the […]
Phase 2 of the Case Conference presented in collaboration with Dr. Bill Abbott from the International Team for Implantology (ITI) A great number of dentists responded to questions related to the treatment challenge presented in this case. As we have committed to you, we are providing you with a summary of the responses received. […]
In this short video (2:36), Dr. Bob Loney, Professor and Chair of the Dental Clinical Sciences Department at the Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, demonstrates a technique that provides a bubble-free impression that won’t distort. Paint the impression tray with adhesive. Pack and remove retraction cord. Inject light-body polyvinyl siloxane impression material all around the […]
In these videos, Dr. Richard Price, Professor and Head of Fixed Prosthodontics in the Department of Dental Clinical Sciences at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Dentistry, shares excellent clinical information related to light curing. The video has been divided into short theme section as follows: Light curing so easy, so dangerous! Complete video (27 minutes) The perfect storm The […]
In this short video (1:56), Dr. Bob Loney, Professor and Chair of the Dental Clinical Sciences Department at the Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, demonstrates how to remove gutta percha from a root canal in order to prepare an adequate post space to support a restoration on an endodontically treated tooth. Use non-end […]
This medical Condition Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease associated with increased airway hyper-responsiveness. Patients are sensitive to a variety of stimuli (e.g., cold air, salicylates, NSAIDs, cholinergic drugs, beta-adrenergic blocking drugs). No information available to require special precautions. Prescribe the following with caution, […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is inadequate osseointegration a concern in patients who have received radiation therapy for a head and neck malignancy if implants are treatment planned? Dr. Jeff Chadwick, at Princess Margaret Hospital, Dental Oncology, Ocular, and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Group, provided a preliminary response to this question Yes, however … As […]