Dr. Michael Glogauer, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, recently published an article in the Journal of Dental Research titled: Distinct Oral Neutrophil Subsets Define Health and Periodontal Disease States. In this interview Dr. Glaogauer gives further details about this research and its significance for dentistry. Highlights Neutrophils exit the vasculature and swarm to […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Journal of Endodontics titled: Efficacy and safety of articaine versus lidocaine for irreversible pulpitis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (April 2016) Naichuan Su, PhD; Chunjie Li, PhD; Hang Wang, PhD; Jiefei Shen, PhD; Wenjia Liu, PhD; and Liang Kou, MD Read and Download the full-text […]
Drs. Bodil Lund and Dalia Khalil spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about their latest research into the patterns of antibiotioc prescription in Sweden. Highlights Antibiotic prophylaxis is often required to prevent bacterial infection pre- or post-procedure. Controversy exists regarding the benefits of prescribing antibiotics for routine implant placement surgery. The risks associated with improper or […]
This is a summary of the article published in Advances in Dental Research (May 2016) titled “Managing Carious Lesions: Consensus Recommendations on Carious Tissue Removal.” F. Schwendicke , J.E. Frencken , L. Bjørndal , M. Maltz , D.J. Manton , D. Ricketts , K. Van Landuyt , A. Banerjee , G. Campus , S. Doméjean, […]
Dr. Ziv Simon, Periodontist and creator of Surgical Master, presented this case in an interview with Dr. Suham Alexander. To download Dr. Ziv Simon’s free e-book, click here To visit Dr. Ziv’s Simon’s Youtube Channel, click here We welcome your feedback about this case. You have the option to remain anonymous in leaving […]
In these two videos, Dr. Edy Braun shares some clinical pearls from his practical experience as a periodontist. Dr. Braun is a periodontist in the GTA. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1997 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology and continued on at the University of Toronto’s […]
Commentary by Dr. Mike Casas, Sickkids Hospital, University of Toronto For children with leukemia, the oral cavity can be a source of bleeding and infection as a consequence of leukemia or the chemotherapy prescribed to treat it. Good oral health can mitigate the risks of leukemia and chemotherapy as well as improve oral comfort during […]
Composite resins are excellent esthetic restorative materials. Composite materials are available in various shades to match the esthetic requirements of individual restorations. Even though, composite restorations are highly technique sensitive, they demonstrate good clinical longevity if placed with care. The various uses of composites include: Esthetic tooth-colored restoration in the anterior region Diastema closure Improving/modifying […]