This information is adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website Bead sterilizers are not acceptable for sterilization of items between patients.
The dental assisting profession has a rich and vibrant history making an important and significant contribution to the dental profession for almost two centuries. Today’s dental assistant is a multi-skilled professional with a scope of practice that is expanding as the dental profession continues to evolve and change.
This information is adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website What constitutes an occupational exposure in dentistry?
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Which handpieces are appropriate to use in bone removal and tooth sectioning during exodontia to minimize the risk of air embolism? Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Discussions Editor, and Dr. George Sandor, Oral maxillofacial surgeon, provided this initial quick response
By Dr. Emad Girgis A female patient in her 50, with no medical conditions and is not taking any medications, had CTG done 8 months ago. Now she complains of burning sensation from the donor site in the palate, the tissues look normal, but she says she experiences a burning sensation when her tongue touches the area. […]
This infographic is a resource document distributed by J&J. In addition to highlighting the benefits of using Listerine as part of a regular oral hygiene routine, the document is mainly a patient educational resource about Gingivitis and establishing good oral care habits to maintain optimal oral health. Print the Resource: Building Better Oral Health Habits (PDF)
Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at the Canadian Dental Association, interviewed Dr. Maria Mantzourani about the role of Johnson & Johnson in World Oral Health Day
In its first full year of operation, the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR) achieved significant milestones towards its mission to build capacity in the Canadian oral health research community. Highlights from the year are published in NCOHR’s 2013 annual report. CDA talked with Dr. Debora Matthews, Director of NCOHR, to get her thoughts […]