Temporization following implant placement is more than just a throwaway step at the end of a surgical procedure, it is an integral part of the implant process and an essential factor in achieving optimal aesthetics. According Dr. Avi Shelemay, a periodontist from Ottawa, temporization is ultimately what makes an implant look like a real tooth. […]
Like all acute clinical scenarios, acute apical abscesses have a way of presenting themselves just when you don’t want them to. And though there is always a temptation to prescribe antibiotics and schedule the patient for a more convenient time, Dr. Rodrigo Cunha, an endodontist from Winnipeg, believes that antibiotics alone should not be the […]
The tissues of the oral cavity are notoriously difficult to preserve. And once they have been lost, it can be near impossible to restore them. For this reason, new guidelines from the International Association of Dental Trauma recommend that the primary goal in the treatment of dental trauma is to preserve natural dentition and the […]
In this latest roundtable discussion from the Canadian Association for Dental Research, three expert panelists present their latest research projects on oral cancer. Dr. Denise Laronde, University of British Columbia gives valuable insight into her ongoing study of the prevalence of oral cancer in South Asian populations, both in Canada and abroad. Dr. Belinda Nicolau, […]
Listening is an essential skill that many of us think we do well. We say something to a patient or a colleague, they respond, and then we listen. But are we really listening? Or are we merely listening to respond, or so focused on what we expect them to say, that we do not hear […]
Getting proper nutrition during a workday in the dental office can be a challenging business. After a busy morning filled with patient appointments, who’s got time to think about what they are going to eat for lunch? It’s hardly surprising then, that come lunchtime, we often reach for the most convenient option available to us−healthy […]
Examining pre-cooperative children - or patients who have special healthcare needs and are unable to cooperate - is a challenging aspect of dental practice that requires significant skill and understanding. Dr. Jennifer MacLellan is a Pediatric Dentist from Halifax NS, and President Elect of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, who has expertise in managing […]