Dr. Paul Belzycki's Note This case is about a 35-year-old African female who presented with discomfort in the lower anterior segment where some form of Fibrous Osseous Dysplasia was present. The patient went on to consult with an orthodontist who suggested a treatment plan that included extractions, orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. This presentation explains how […]
Many gut and oral health conditions are associated with an underlying dysbiotic state. And a growing number of studies are now showing that many of these conditions, including periodontitis, may benefit from the use of probiotics. But what are probiotics and what specific applications do they have for oral health? In this episode of CDA […]
The D3 Group is a translational research and education network focussed on Developmental Dental Disorders. Originally formed around the leadership of Professor Mike Hubbard at the University of Melbourne, Australia, the group has now grown to become a global network. Following the success of their recent ground-breaking translational workshop on Molar Hypomineralization and Chalky Teeth, […]
It’s the end of a long day at the dental office and an emergency patient shows up with a swelling. Your gut tells you it’s endodontic in origin and the temptation is to write a prescription for antibiotics and see the patient another day. But is this an appropriate course of action? When should dentists […]
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Following the recent publication of her article in the Alberta Dental Association and College Updater, Dr. Cheryl Cable talks to Dr. John O’Keefe about prosthetically driven treatment and how it can benefit both patient and clinician in the long term. In this short conversation on CDA Oasis Live, Dr. Cable unpacks the key principles behind […]
Biodentine is a tricalcium silicate-based material designed to be a permanent dentin substitute that is both bioactive and biocompatible. Although similar in composition to Mineral Trioxide (MTA), it does claim to have some distinct advantages such as a shorter setting time, high resistance to microleakage and excellent margin adaptation. So how does Biotentine measure up […]