Chlorhexidine has been used by dentists, medical doctors, and the general public for decades. Known for its disinfecting and antiseptic properties, CHX is commonly used as a topical skin disinfectant, a mouthwash, and in pharmaceutical products. But for some, patients and care providers alike, Chlorhexidine can cause an allergic reactions ranging from moderate to deadly. […]
This conversation was taped prior to ASM19. Its present publication is to answer the question about oral cancer adjunctive devices. The Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is fast approaching. In this conversation, we catch up with ODA ASM speaker Dr. Ben Balevi. Dr. Balevi graduated with degrees in Engineering and Dentistry from McGill University, and a Master […]
On April 12, 2019, CDA installed a new President, Dr. Alexander Mutchmor. Dr. Mutchmor graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry in 1983 and found his first job as an associate at a practice in Fort Frances, a border town in Northwestern Ontario. In 1987, Dr. Mutchmor joined the Winnipeg practice of Dr. Allen Macklin, […]
Debate (and some confusion) around the topic of occlusion, and its contribution to the success or failure of dental treatment, has been ongoing for some time. Differing philosophies, variation in theories, and the absence of a commonly understood definition have split dentists into various occlusion camps. To help move the debate and our understanding forward, […]
This is a summary of an article that systematically reviewed the literature to investigate the prevalence of periodontal disease among cannabis users. Download the PDF of the summary Chisini LA, Cademartori MG, Francia A, et al. Is the use of Cannabis associated with periodontitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis [published online ahead of print January […]
When is the right time to use flumazenil? What should it be used for, and what is the best way to administer it a general practice setting? Today, we are joined by Dr. Joonyoung Ji who will help dentists answer these and other questions. About Dr. Joonuoung Ji Dr. Joonyoung Ji, DMD, Dip A.D.B.A, BLS, […]
In this series of posts, we present testimonials for dental students and early career dentists to help guide them make informed choices about their dental career pathways. The first testimonial is by Dr. Keith Da Silva, assistant professor at the College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan and is a dual specialist in dental public health […]
This is a fairly complicated case that was managed over a lengthy period of time. As is customary of Dr. Paul Belzycki, he chose to show this case because it is loaded with good clinical information and learning pearls. It is fairly lengthy and that’s why we divided the clinical presentation into two parts. However, […]