This question was submtted by general dentist: Since Octenidine Hydrochloride seems better than Chlorhexidine, is it available and/or recommended as an oral rinse agent? Under what name can it be purchased? Drs. Archie McNicol and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. Antiseptic mouth rinses are used clinically to improve dental health and/or to prevent […]
This summary is based on the article published in Oral Diseases: Placebo effect in burning mouth syndrome: a systematic review (April 2014) M Kuten-Shorrer, JM Kelley, ST Sonis, NS Treister Context Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), also referred to as stomatodynia, is a chronic pain condition that manifests as a burning dysesthesia in the […]
Dr. Chiraz Guessaier, CDA Oasis Project Manager, spoke with Dr. Gerald Zamponi, Neuroscientist, Professor, and Senior Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Zamponi and his team unlocked a new mechanism in pain management by means of which chronic pain can be reversed. Listen […]
This summaary is based on the article published in Canadian Family Physician: Trends in high-dose opioid prescribing in Canada (September 2014) Tara Gomes, Muhammad M. Mamdani, J. Michael Paterson, Irfan A. Dhalla, David N. Juurlink Context Canada and the United States have the highest levels of prescription opioid consumption in the world, and the use of these […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Why are Lanolin-based creams and ointments preferred over petroleum-based products for moisturizing and protective properties? Dr. Carol Janik and Caroline Fulop provided this initial response. The key difference between lanolin and petroleum-based products lie in their properties. Lanolin is classified as an emollient whereas Petrolatum is classified as […]
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 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 […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 5. Immunological disease and dental practice (August 2014) M. Greenwood, J. G. Meechan and C. Stroud Context At some stage in clinical practice all dental practitioners will encounter patients with disorders of the […]