This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry Read more Clinical Question What is the efficacy of the Er:YAG laser when used as an alternative treatment to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of patients with chronic periodontitis? Main Results Five studies met the inclusion criteria, totaling 105 […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: 15-year old patient with partially erupted 37, 47. Deep pockets 6 mm, small residual pericoronal flap and slight inflammation. How safe is it to do gingivectomy (laser/electrocautery) in this disto-lingual area without the risk of traumatising/severing the lingual nerve? Dr. Gordon Schwartz from GumDocs provided this quick initial answer: 1. Evaluate […]
This case is presented by Dr. Ian Furst, Coronation Dental Specialty Group Check out “Ask Dr. Spindel”, a dentist and prolific blogger from Manhattan. In an age of mercury-free practices Dr. Spindel tackles the question of “when is a composite filling contraindicated”. I’m interested to see if anyone/everyone agrees with his point of view, both […]
Have you ever wondered about the history of the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association? The modern bilingual JCDA was formed in 1935 from an amalgamation of the Dominion Dental Journal and La Revue Dentaire Canadienne. The Dominion Dental Journal was founded by Dr. George Beers (from Montréal and the “Father of Lacrosse”). He authored […]
From Dr. Hans Skariah Did you know the majority of dental school graduates in North America are female? As of 2010, the majority of dental school graduates in North America were female. In Canada, as of 2008, 6 of 10 dental schools had a female majority. Source: J Can Dent Assoc 2012; 78; c1
Did You Know? Dr. Hans Skariah of Mississauga, Ontario has the top rated dental blog on the internet. He has kindly agreed to share some of the links that he finds. Lack of brushing and dementia hits mainstream. A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and summarized in the National Post newspaper […]
Have you seen this article at jcda.ca?: Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury. Drs. Cehreli, Sara and Aksoy discuss the revascularization of an immature permanent incisor after a severe extrusive luxation injury.
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