This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Alan Milnes. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Pain usually associated with a carious lesion that is obvious clinically or radiographically Resources American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Reference Manual. Guideline on pulp therapy for primary and immature permanent […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Why do I have to wash my hands, if I am wearing gloves? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Hand hygiene is performed because hands are a potential source of contamination to the patient, when placing gloves […]
This video procedure is available on the Dental Procedure Education System (DPES) of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto The video was developed by Drs. Jim Lai and Romanita Ghilzon Context When a patient develops recession of the gums, it is important to have it examined by a dentist in order for her […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Samer Nuwwareh. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Acute or chronic infection of the enveloping mucosa and gingiva of an incompletely erupted tooth. The bacteria commonly associated with pericoronitis are a-hemolytic streptococci such as Prevotella, Veillonella, Bacteroides, and Capnocytophaga. Untreated, it can […]
This short video (7:15) is presented by Dr. Jeff Stansbury. The video discusses how resin chemistry and composite formulation affect the photocuring process Dr. Jeffrey Stansbury is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Director of the Biomaterials Research Center at the University of Colorado Composite Photopolymerization Adding filler reduces the resin phase and reduces […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Ladan Mansouri. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Fracture of anterior crown as a result of injury Resources McDonald RE, David RA. Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent. Pinkham JR. Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. Bence R. Handbook of Clinical Endodontics. […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What should I use for washing my hands before gloving? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response To wash your hands prior to gloving, you can use plain or antimicrobial soap which are recommended for hand washing […]
This Summary is an adaptation of the Clinical Info on Medical Emergencies provided by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Treatment of a medical emergency in a dental office begins with assessment and, if necessary, treatment of airway, breathing and circulation (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Most often, only after these basics are addressed should drugs be considered. They […]