Since its widespread adoption in the 1990s, clear aligner therapy has become a mainstay in orthodontic treatment that offers an aesthetic alternative to traditional braces. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Normand Bach, an orthodontist from Montreal, charts the evolution of clear aligner therapy and considers what technological innovations we might see in the years […]
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is a process by which a 3-dimensional object is created from a digital file by adding sequential layers of material. 3D printing allows for the production of complex shapes and is now being adopted in many fields of healthcare, including dentistry. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Normand Bach, an […]
The science of nanotechnology refers to the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials, and devices. Its origin can be traced back as far as 1959, and modern-day applications promise scientific advancement in many healthcare settings, including dentistry. In this video discussion, Dr. Normand Bach, an orthodontist and Associate Professor […]
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) is the national organization representing the registered orthodontists of Canada. Among other targets, CAO is responsible for ensuring that its members have adequate training; and the CAO advocates for its members in several areas, such as public health, advertising campaigns, and education. The CAO holds an annual scientific session which considered […]
CDA Oasis brings you the latest in oral health research and evidence-based information. The following is a research scan that looks at differences in demineralized lesions or bracket bonding failure between a fluoride-releasing glass ionomer cement and composite in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. This scan is courtesy of the ADA JADA+ Clinical […]
Dr. Edsard van Steenbergen speaks with Dr. Chiraz Guessaier about his practice-based orthodontic research which focused on biomechanics. His research results are currently published in the Angle Orthodontist and in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. van Steenbergen designed his research study with the help of two professors at the University of […]
Early from Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Choi joined me for a conversation on her recent article that she coauthored in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics titled: Prediction of long-term success of orthopedic treatment in skeletal class III malocclusions. Trying to predict a treatment outcome that is relies heavily on patient characteristics is […]
I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Jean-Marc Retrouvey and view his presentation on the craniofacial implications of osteogenesis imperfecta. This is a disease that causes weak bones that break easily. It is also known as brittle bone disease where bones sometimes break for no known reason. OI can also cause many other problems, such […]