This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation: Long-term use of occlusal appliance has impact on sleep structure (November 2014) T. Sjoholm, T. Kauko, P. Kemppainen, and E. Rauhala Context The occlusal appliance (OA) is commonly referred to as a splint, night guard, bite-plane, interocclusal appliance, […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Traumatology: Mouthguard: a new technique for the partially edentulous patient (October 2014) Ivan Onone Gialain, Reinaldo Brito e Dias, Bruno Costa, Neide Pena Coto Context Over the last decades, several articles have corroborated the need of using mouthguards in sports activities, manufactured with […]
This summary is based on the article published in Clinical Oral Implant Research: Do sensation differences exist between dental implants and natural teeth? A meta-analysis (November 2014) Nobuaki Higaki, Takaharu Goto, Yuichi Ishida, Megumi Watanabe, Yoritoki Tomotake, Tetsuo Ichikawa Context Mastication is an essential function for processing foods into a bolus in the oral […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Endodontic Journal: Clinical comparison between the bleaching efficacy of light-emitting diode and diode laser with sodium perborate (April 2014) Sibel Koçak; Mustafa Murat Koçak; and Baran Can Sağlam Context Currently, more and more patients attend dental clinics to have their teeth […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Dental Journal: Possible ways of reducing dental erosive potential of acidic beverages (September 2014) T Stefański, L Postek-Stefańska Context Frequent consumption of acidic beverages is related to excessive tooth wear, namely dental erosion. Preventive measures may involve reduction or elimination of acidic drink consumption. […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in West Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). It is important to know the facts about Ebola and to be prepared for it. This is a compilation of resources prepared by the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention OSAP), the Centers […]
Dear colleagues, Here is a sampling of news items that came across our desks at CDA in the past week. We invite you to send us leads to news stories worth sharing that have come across your desk in the past week and we look forward to hearing from you (jokeefe@cda-adc.ca) or 1-800-267-6354 ext. 2297). […]
The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association welcomes Canadian dentists to the Canadian Dental Association National Conference scheduled for August 26th-29th 2015. The Conference is an outstanding national forum where science, social and the commercial sides of dentistry meet. The Newfoundland Dental Association also promises a rich social program, ranging from a reception to a pub […]