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The reopening of regular dental practice in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a long and complicated road, filled with changing guidance, unforeseen costs and disruption. And while no one can say for sure what the pandemic will do next, what dentists across Canada need right now is some degree of certainty. Dr. […]
For many recent dental graduates, administering a local anesthetic can be one of the more nerve-wracking aspects of daily practice. Lack of experience, choice of agent and technique, and the potential for patient anxiety are just some of the variables that can make for a very stressful experience. Greg Allan is a 4th year DMD […]
A 13-year-old breaks the edges of the centrals a few days before a major life event. How did Dr. elzycki treat and follow up the case? We hope you find the conversation useful. We welcome your thoughts, questions and/or suggestions about this post and other topics. Leave a comment in the box below or […]
The benefits of digital impression technology in the dental office are well known; greater efficiency, a more comfortable experience for the patient, and convenient electronic storage, to name a few. But what is the secret to capturing an accurate digital impression? Are there certain instances when it is better to revert to conventional means? Dr. […]
We received the following question to Dr. Belzycki's third 5-minute case: Why was the root canal treatment done without rubber dam Isolation? We hope you find the conversation useful. We welcome your thoughts, questions and/or suggestions about this post and other topics. Leave a comment in the box below or send us your feedback by […]
Because people are living longer and have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease, the number of patients with heart valve replacements is greater than at any time in history. So how does this impact dental care, and what are the key considerations for dentists in treating patients who have had heart valve replacements? Dr. PJ […]