This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the British Evidence-Based Dentistry Journal Summary html Summary PDF Clinical Question Are current caries risk assessment systems predictive of future caries? Context The identification of high risk individuals to allow both prevention and intervention based on susceptibility to disease is commonplace in contemporary treatment planning. A systematic review […]
This post is an adaptation of the Concussion article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Concussion is an injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement of the tooth, but with pain to percussion and without gingival bleeding. Etiology Diagnosis Description: An injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement […]
The Canadian Sleep Society is going to hold its bi-annual scientific meeting in Halifax October 4-6, 2013. One focus of this meeting will be on the role of dentistry in managing patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The following presentations should be of interest to those clinicians in the dental profession who would like to […]
The following question was submitted by a general dentist: Our patients can no longer purchase Oral B Fluorinse. Does anybody have an alternative daily and weekly fluoride rinse they can recommend? This initial quick response is presented by Dr. Getulio Nogueira, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in collaboration with experts: Dr. Walter […]
This video procedure is available on the Dental Procedure Education System (DPES) of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto The video was developed by Dr. Karina Roth Context When the pulp is injured or diseased and is unable to repair itself, it becomes inflamed and will eventually become necrotic (i.e., dead). Root […]
This Urgent Care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Gary Klasser. The USC is also available on Oasis Help Definition Constant, unremitting pain (often perceived within deep tissues) presenting extraorally and/or intraorally with variable and fluctuating intensity. Also known as continuous neuropathic orofacial pain (formerly known as atypical […]
This post is an adaptation of the Enamel-dentin-pulp fracture article found in the Dental Trauma Guide A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp. Etiology Diagnosis Description: A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp. Visual signs: Visible loss of […]
This video presentation is available through the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan The video is presented by Dr. Jeffrey Shotwell, Associate Professor Emeritus of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Context Determine and mark the physical location of the implants on the model. Block the model art to make the x-ray and […]