This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: Interventions for the prevention of dry socket: an evidence-based update (July 2014) M. O. Sharif, B. E. S. Dawoud, A. Tsichlaki and J. M. Yates Context Infection control and knowledge of common infectious agents is a cornerstone of safe […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is it safe to use vasoconstrictors in patients with sickle-cell disease? Which one is the best choice? Could I perform a painless dental extraction without vasoconstrictors in these cases? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Sickle Cell Anemia […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Are there recommended guidelines for reducing the incidence of shingles in a patient that has a history of developing shingles after dental care? Dr. George Sandor, DDS MD and Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Clinical Editor provided this initial response. Shingles (herpes zoster) is the reactivation of the chicken […]
This summary is based on the review published in the Cochrane database of systematic reviews: Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non-pharmacological interventions (September 2013) Furness S, Bryan G, McMillan R, Birchenough S, Worthington HV Context Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth. Common causes of xerostomia include adverse effects of […]
This summary is based on the article published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Do antibiotics decrease implant failure and postoperative infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis (January 2014) J. Ata-Ali, F. Ata-Ali, F. Ata-Ali Context Dental implants are an effective, safe and predictable solution for those who have […]
This summary is based on the review published in the Chochrane database of systematic reviews: Orthodontic treatment for distalising upper first molars in children and adolescents (October 2013) Safa Jambi, Badri Thiruvenkatachari, Kevin D O’Brien, Tanya Walsh Context When orthodontic treatment is provided with fixed appliances, it is sometimes necessary to move the upper […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: Why simple aesthetic dental treatment in general practice does not make all patients happy (June 2014) S. Sarin, D. Gilbert and K. Asimakopoulou Context The provision of general dental care has seen a paradigm shift in recent years.(1 ) […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Does adrenaline in local anesthetics increase or decrease bleeding at the surgical site? Dr. Mark Donaldson, in collaboration with Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Discussions Clinical Editor, provided this initial response. Dr. Mark Donaldson is Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Clinical Professor in the Department […]