This summary of research is adapted from the article published in the journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry: Evaluation of Primary Stability of Self-Tapping and Non-Self-Tapping Dental Implants. A 12-Week Clinical Study. Purpose The study aimed at investigating the relationship between surgical techniques and implant macro-design (self-tapping/non-self-tapping) for the optimization of implant stability in the low-density bone […]
This summary is based on the news item available on the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry website: Music decreases perceived pain for kids in pediatric ER: UAlberta medical research Newly published findings by medical researchers at the University of Alberta provide more evidence that music decreases children’s perceived sense of pain. A clinical […]
The following are additional research resources that complement the post published on June 28, 2013 on Oasis Discussions: Do mouthguards enhance athletic performance? Effect of wearing mouthguards on the physical performance of soccer and futsal players: a randomized cross-over study. Collares K, Correa MB, Silva IC, Hallal PC, Demarco FF. Dent Traumatol. 2013 Apr 8. […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Globe and Mail (July 15, 2013): Are stevia and agave syrup healthier sweeteners than sugar? Question What’s the difference between agave syrup and stevia? Are they healthier than sugar? Response by Leslie Beck Agave syrup (agave nectar) and stevia are often perceived as more natural, […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: Codeine Compared with Other Opioids for Pain Relief in Pediatric Patients: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness, Safety, and Guidelines Full Report (PDF) Research Questions What is the evidence for the clinical effectiveness of codeine compared with other opioids for […]
In this interview, Dr. Christopher McCulloch, Professor and Director of the Matrix Dynamics Group at the University of Toronto’s faculty of dentistry, presented his perspectives on a paper recently published in the Journal of Dental research (JDR) which reviews the latest contributions to dentistry’s understanding of the “oral health, total health” concept. JCDA: This JDR […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: Codeine and Acetaminophen for Pain Relief: A Review of the Clinical Efficacy and Safety Full Report (PDF) Context Pain has been defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or […]
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