Midline diastemas in the primary dentition are common. They are usually associated with a thick maxillary frenum attachment and do not warrant treatment. However, clinicians should appropriately assess large midline diastemas in the primary dentition to rule out the presence of supernumerary teeth. In the permanent dentition, maxillary central incisors erupt buccal to the primary […]
This interview is complementary to the article published in CDA Essentials: Are community dental clinics effective in improving access to care? A case study. Watch the video interview Additional Resources Read the CDA Essentials article: Are community dental clinics effective in improving access to care? A case study […]
Anne Genge, in another great interview with Dr. John O’Keefe, speaks about the key security questions that you need ask when acquiring new technologies for your office. Anne Genge is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She also holds certifications for HIPAA, Credit Card Security, Internet, and Network Security. With over 20 years of […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou discusses the topic of polypharmacy including the causes and ways to reduce this phenomenon in the video below. Video Highlights Polypharmacy is fairly common in the elderly, affecting approximately 1 in 3 elders and is one of the leading causes of death in North American geriatric patients. The term polypharmacy refers to patients […]
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The addition of vasoconstrictors to anesthetic solutions assists in hemostasis and duration of the anesthesia action. Properties of Adrenaline or Epinephrine Prolongs duration of action for lidocaine and enhances margin of safety Beta-adrenergic activity which may cause blood pressure to rise Alpha actions, such as vasoconstriction of blood vessels in skin and mucosa Cardiac effects […]