This summary is based on the news item available on the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry website: Music decreases perceived pain for kids in pediatric ER: UAlberta medical research Newly published findings by medical researchers at the University of Alberta provide more evidence that music decreases children’s perceived sense of pain. A clinical […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: Codeine Compared with Other Opioids for Pain Relief in Pediatric Patients: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness, Safety, and Guidelines Full Report (PDF) Research Questions What is the evidence for the clinical effectiveness of codeine compared with other opioids for […]
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 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 […]
The following question was submitted by a general dentist: Our patients can no longer purchase Oral B Fluorinse. Does anybody have an alternative daily and weekly fluoride rinse they can recommend? This initial quick response is presented by Dr. Getulio Nogueira, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in collaboration with experts: Dr. Walter […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in Collaboration with Dr. Sahza Hatibovic. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Upper incisors missing mesial or distal corner of the tooth with pulp exposure. Oral trauma is an unpredictable, painful, and stressful event for the child and family. Behaviour management is crucial: […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Alan Milnes. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Pain usually associated with a carious lesion that is obvious clinically or radiographically Resources American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Reference Manual. Guideline on pulp therapy for primary and immature permanent […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Ladan Mansouri. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Fracture of anterior crown as a result of injury Resources McDonald RE, David RA. Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent. Pinkham JR. Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. Bence R. Handbook of Clinical Endodontics. […]