The COVID-19 crisis has challenged us to rethink how we do things in all areas of life. But when it comes to pre-operative dentistry, given that most procedures require the use of a hand piece and therefore the generation of potentially contaminated airborne particles, this challenge is amplified. So, what pre-operative steps can dentists take […]
According to Dr. Rodrigo Cuhna, instrument separation during root canal treatment is a problem that is more common than we would like, both in recently performed treatments and those that have been performed for several years. But what are the principal causes of instrument separation during root canal treatment, and how can dentists minimize the […]
With the number of implant procedures increasing in an exponential manner, peri-implantitis is a growing concern for anyone involved in implant dentistry. In fact, accepted literature confirms that one in ten implants will, at some point, be affected. That translates to one in every five patients. In this edition of Oasis Five Live, Dr. Vinay […]
Seven out of ten Canadians will develop periodontal disease at some point in their lives. If untreated, periodontitis can become a significant problem. But at what point should a General Dentist make a referral to a Periodontist? And what can they do within their own office to prevent this condition from getting out of control? […]
Ever since the adoption of digital imaging in the late 1990s, digitization has been a growing trend in the dental office. But in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and given the current need for greater social distancing, the demand for digital technology is now greater than ever. Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks […]
The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) is a professional organization whose mission is to promote optimal prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services in the field of traumatic dental injuries. In August of this year, the fourth version of IADT guidelines for the management of dental trauma will be published in Dental Traumatology, the only […]
As COVID-19 continues its spread across the globe, scientists are collaborating on an unprecedented scale in an attempt to understand the virus, to find workable therapies, and ultimately the vaccine that will halt the pandemic. Never before has a public health crisis prompted such a comprehensive response from the global scientific community. So, what do […]
A restoration can only be as good as the material it’s made of. And when it comes to dental biomedical materials, the science does matter. All across Canada, dedicated research professionals continue to develop and improve materials, such as dental resin composites. Their goal is to make life better both for dentists and their patients. […]