This is a summary of the article: "Composite removal by means of erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser compared with rotary instruments" in the December 2019 edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Complete removal of existing composite restorations without unnecessary removal of tooth structure is challenging. The authors compared the amount of tooth structure removed […]
This is a summary of the article: "Antibiotics for the urgent management of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, symptomatic apical periodontitis, and localized acute apical abscess. Systematic review and meta-analysisda report of the American Dental Association" in the December 2019 edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Patients with pulpal and periapical conditions often […]
Dr. Rodrigo Cunha and Dr. Tom Shackleton join Dr. John O'Keefe to continue the series of CAE Discussions with the Canadian Academy of Endodontics. The CAE Discussions Series features conversations among the three colleagues about cases that require endodontic treatment that could be undertaken by general dentists. In this conversation, Dr. Rodrigo Cunha shows a […]
Dr. Bob Wood continues his series of presentations on the systematic interpretation of common dental radiographs. After presenting on infections of the jaw, Dr. Wood speaks about abnormal acquired cysts. Highlights A typical cyst is usually found in the tooth bearing parts of the jaw. The location of the cyst may sometimes indicate its nature. […]
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 […]
In this edition, we’re presenting the first episode in our series featuring the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE). Join Dr. John O’Keefe in conversation with both Dr. Rodrigo Cunha, an endodontist in Winnipeg and a member of the Executive Board of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, and Dr. Tom Shackleton, a general practitioner based in Calgary who performs many […]
Dr. Bob Wood returns for the 10th episode of the series of video presentations to help clinicians systematically review and interpret radiographs. Using real clinical cases and films, Dr. Wood takes a deep dive into using the observation checklist to enhance radiographic interpretation skills and identify infections of the jaw. In this presentation, Dr. Wood discusses cases involving […]
This September 18 to 21, in Mont Tremblant, the Canadian Academy of Endodontists (CAE) is holding its 55th annual meeting. Open to endodontists and general dentists alike, the conference features speakers, workshops, sessions and social activities. In this conversation, Dr. John O’Keefe is joined by CAE annual meeting speaker, Dr. Alan Law, a Minnesota-based endodontist and […]