Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a variation of a normal oral structure and is defined as a restrictive lingual frenulum that may interfere with breastfeeding and increase maternal nipple pain by restricting the extension and elevation of the tongue to grasp the nipple while suckling. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Duy Dat Vu, […]
Dental emergencies can be stressful and challenging, especially when they involve young children. From sudden tooth pain to traumatic injuries, these situations require prompt and effective care to ensure the best possible outcomes. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Nik Sharma, a pediatric dental specialist from Toronto, outlines some of the common dental emergencies he […]
Minimally invasive techniques in pediatric dentistry prioritize the preservation of healthy tooth structure while seeking to treat dental caries with minimal discomfort to young patients. In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Nik Sharma, a pediatric dental specialist from Toronto, outlines the key benefits of a minimally invasive approach and walks through some common techniques he […]
Dentists spend a lot of time learning the skills of dentistry so they can provide the quality dental care patients need. However, when a patient’s behaviour cannot be managed effectively, it can become difficult or even impossible to carry out the required care. This scenario is particularly common in the pediatric setting. In this video […]
The CDA Dental Patient Special Health Care Needs Transition Process is a new tool to guide patients, families/caregivers, and oral health care providers through the transition process when an adolescent with special health care needs moves from pediatric to adult oral health care, or when an adult with special health care needs moves from one […]
A key strategy for managing pain in children is prevention. Early childhood and severe early childhood caries are among the most common chronic childhood diseases in Canada. The treatment of dental disease in children accounts for a significant use of day surgical time. Because of this, children spend long periods of time on waitlists, and […]
Managing emergency and urgent cases within the dental office during Covid-19 is an essential part of the overall effort to reduce the burden on our hospitals and keep our patients safe. But what constitutes an emergency and what can be managed within the dental office? How can we book clinics so as to minimize the […]
These excerpts are taken from the open-access article published in the British Dental Journal Comparative efficacy of a hydroxyapatite and a fluoride toothpaste for prevention and remineralization of dental caries in children (PDF) Although fluoride interventions seem to have the most consistent benefit in preventing caries development and remineralizing initial lesions with the highest level […]