On an experimental basis, we have asked a limited number of companies to provide us with practical “How To” answers to clinical questions. We were prompted to conduct this experiment when dental team members told us that they visit company websites and consult company representatives for practical clinical information. We look forward to receiving your […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: The use of dental crowns for vital and endodontically treated teeth: a review of the clinical and cost effectiveness and guidelines. Full report (PDF) CONTEXT The choice of dental restoration depends on the amount of remaining tooth, […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: High dose and watchful dosing of benzodiazepines: a review of the safety and guidelines Full Report (PDF) Key Findings No “watchful dose” for benzodiazepines was identified. Benzodiazepines may be used in higher than 10 mg diazepam-equivalent doses in […]
This Urgent Care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Daisy Chemaly. The USC is also available through Oasis Help Complication of wound healing following the extraction of a tooth. The patient experiences severe throbbing pain caused by bone exposure at the site of extraction. Following the extraction, a […]
Phase 2 of the Case Conference presented in collaboration with Dr. Bill Abbott from the International Team for Implantology (ITI) A great number of dentists responded to questions related to the treatment challenge presented in this case. As we have committed to you, we are providing you with a summary of the responses received. […]
This medical Condition Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease associated with increased airway hyper-responsiveness. Patients are sensitive to a variety of stimuli (e.g., cold air, salicylates, NSAIDs, cholinergic drugs, beta-adrenergic blocking drugs). No information available to require special precautions. Prescribe the following with caution, […]
This Urgent care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Ignacio Christian Marquez, Associate Professor in the Division of Periodontics, Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University Periodontal Abscess Localized, purulent infection within the tissues adjacent to the periodontal pocket that may lead to the destruction of […]
This Prescription Drug Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team and is also available through JCDA Oasis Mobile Epinephrine in LA (Adrenalin®) Presentation Epinephrine is a an alpha-/beta-agonist that is administered as an adjuvant in local anesthetic cartridges. Epinephrine is also used as an emergency drug for treatment of anaphylactic reaction and a vasoconstrictor to decrease […]