This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Dental Journal: Minimum intervention dentistry principles and objectives (June 2013 Issue) Authors: LJ Walsh and AM Brostek Abstract Purpose: This review paper discusses the key principles of MID as a philosophy of patient care, and the practical objectives which flow into individual patient care. Minimum intervention dentistry […]
This video presentation (31.43) is available through the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan This video is presented by Dr. James P. Simmer, DDS, PhD, Professor in the Department of Biologic and Material Sciences at the University of Michigan Defects arising during tooth development Environment/systemic disturbance Enamel hypoplasia (fever) Fluorosis, Tetracycline staining Genetic […]
This video presentation is available through the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan The video is presented by Dr. Jan CC Hu, BDS, PhD, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences at the University of Michigan Video Objectives Recognize the special challenges presented by patients with inherited dental defects. Understand stage-appropriate objectives when devising […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Oral Science: Acute apical periodontitis and vertical root fracture of the same tooth: a case report Full-text article (PDF) Case Report The patient was a 75-year-old man who presented for consultation in December 2006. He was referred by his practitioner because of difficulty in chewing and an associated […]
This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: Is there clinical evidence indicating the efficacy of deep periodontal pocket disinfection with a soft tissue diode laser? What protocols are proven and recommended in terms of frequency of treatment? Dr. Gordon Schwartz from GumDocs provided this initial quick response There is a growing interest in […]
This summary is based on the position paper published by the Canadian Sleep Society on the role of dentistry in managing obstructive sleep apnea: Position paper by Canadian dental sleep medicine professionals regarding the role of different health care professionals in managing obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliances Full Text (PDF) Context The present Canadian position […]
This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the British Evidence-Based Dentistry Journal Summary html Summary PDF Clinical Question Are current caries risk assessment systems predictive of future caries? Context The identification of high risk individuals to allow both prevention and intervention based on susceptibility to disease is commonplace in contemporary treatment planning. A systematic review […]
This post is an adaptation of the Concussion article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Concussion is an injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement of the tooth, but with pain to percussion and without gingival bleeding. Etiology Diagnosis Description: An injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement […]