More than a third of a third of the population have a clicking jaw (or disc displacement) characterised by clicking upon opening or closing the jaw or both. Typically asymptomatic and caused by microtrauma, this is a common condition many dentists will encounter in their practice. Today, Dr. Thomas Shackleton is here to provide an […]
As part of my work for CDA, I regularly scan different publications for articles of interest to Canadian dentists. Volume 63, Issue 3 of the Dental Clinics of North America is themed around “Unanswered Questions in Implant Dentistry”. I will wager that the topics covered in this edition will be of interest to many of […]
Today, Dr. Rodrigo Sanches Cunha joins us to present the new Case Classification According to Difficulty and Risk to determine the degrees of difficulty and risk. He also shares why general practice dentists should use the tool more often and offers insight on how to apply the tool effectively. About Dr. Rodrigo Sanches Cunha Dr. Cunha was born […]
CDA Oasis brings you the latest in dental practice clinical facts. Here’s the ACE Report on Dental Erosion. The ACE Panel is a network of practicing ADA member dentists who want to share their opinion on topics and products. The mission of panel is to ensure that the content provided in the ACE Panel Reports […]
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 […]
CDA Oasis brings you the latest in dental practice clinical facts. Here’s the latest ACE Report on antibiotic use in endodontic infections. The ACE Panel is a network of practicing ADA member dentists who want to share their opinion on topics and products. The mission of panel is to ensure that the content provided in […]
Most long-term care facilities do not include (or consistently administer) oral health services within their daily care delivery. Patients who want or need dental care or treatment can arrange for a visit from a dentist or a hygienist, but they or their families are typically on the hook for the cost. According to a recent […]
Check out our infographic summarizing research results of the Dosages and Regimens for Children Undergoing Dental Treatment, literature review evaluating the relative efficacy of conscious sedation agents and dosages for behaviour management in paediatric dentistry completed by authors from the Cochrane Oral Health. View the plain language summary of the Cochrane review See the infographic research summary. […]