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 […]
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder consisting of frequent pauses in breathing and/or shallow breathing during sleep It affects both children and adults significantly but differently. In children sleep apnea can cause behavioural issues, affect school performance and have long lasting effects on cerebral and cardiovascular development. Dr. Brad Lands is an orthodontist from […]
In August 2019, health authorities began to report on an outbreak of severe lung disease across the US and Canada that was linked to the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products. By the end of 2019 a new disease had been born: E-cigarette and Vaping Associated Lung Injury EVALI is a life threatening pulmonary […]