This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Systemic Diseases and Oral Health (October 2014) Mary Tavares, DMD, MPH; Kari A. Lindefjeld Calabi, DMD; Laura San Martin, DDS, PhD, MDPH Context Inflammation has been recognized as the key factor that connects oral diseases and […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: When is it appropriate to link a prosthesis to natural teeth and implants? Drs. Natalie Wong and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. To be successful, osseo-integrated implants must exhibit: Function – ability to chew Good tissue physiology – absence of pathophysiology/pain, integration […]
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In the latest issue of Dispatch (August/September 2014), the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) published a brochure for dentists on how to avoid being sued by patients.The brochure contains valuable information that could help dentists across Canada improve their relationship with patients and avoid the threat of legal action. Here is a brief […]
In September 2014, Drs. Elham Emami (Associate Professor, Université de Montréal) and Linda Booij (Assistant Professor, Queen’s University and Sainte-Justine Hospital) along with postdoctoral fellow Dr. Svetlana Tikhonova (Université de Montréal) led and organized a 2-day workshop to facilitate the development of new multi- and inter-disciplinary collaborative research teams on caries and oral health disparity. […]
Study results for the Xylitol for Adult Caries Trial (XACT) By the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Recognizing that cavities among adults is a continuing problem, the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research funded studies to find effective preventive measures that would supplement good oral hygiene, fluoride and regular professional care. One product that is […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Oral Implications of Polypharmacy in the Elderly (October 2014) Mabi L. Singh, DMD, MS; Athena Papas, DMD, PhD Context There are age-related changes in the systems of the body, which alter the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications and make […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Treatment planning considerations in older adults (October 2014) Ella M. Oong, DMD, MPH and Gregory K. An, DDS, MPH Context As U.S. population increasingly ages, older adults have retained more teeth than ever before. In recognition of treatment needs, older […]