This is the first in a series “From the Chairside” provided by dentists who share their thoughts and experience about a piece of technology that changed their practice for the better. Dr. Azhar Pardhan shares the reasons why he decided to introduce digital scanning in his office and the benefits of using this technology. He […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Journal of Endodontics titled: Efficacy and safety of articaine versus lidocaine for irreversible pulpitis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (April 2016) Naichuan Su, PhD; Chunjie Li, PhD; Hang Wang, PhD; Jiefei Shen, PhD; Wenjia Liu, PhD; and Liang Kou, MD Read and Download the full-text […]
This is the second in a series “From the Chairside” provided by dentists who share their thoughts and experience about a piece of technology that changed their practice for the better. Dr. Joonyoung Ji shared his experience with a patient who was referred to huim because of the difficulty of instilling local anesthesia. Dr. Ji explains […]
This is part 1 of a case conference presented by Dr. Joonyoung Ji. This conversation between Drs. Ji and O’Keefe was held over the Zoom videoconferencing platform and they will be coming back to discuss next steps for the case on Friday May 27th at 1 pm (EST). Drs. Ji and O’Keefe are welcoming 20 […]
Linda Pharand, RDH spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the S.M.I.L.E. Plus Dental Program in Winnipeg, MB. S.M.I.L.E. Plus S.M.I.L.E plus (Saving Mouths Income Limited Environment) is a Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Community Oral Health Program that operates with the goal to achieve an optimal level of oral health and well being through the provision […]
Dr. Marika Guggisberg spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about an article she recently published on treating patients who are victims of sexual abuse. The article is titled: Improving Clinical Practice: What Dentists Need to Know about the Association between Dental Fear and a History of Sexual Violence Victimisation (Online) Dr. Marika Guggisberg has been a lecturer […]
In an effort to keep you informed about CE opportunities available in Canada, we are pleased to offer a series of videos presented by prominent speakers who will lead CE sessions at the Ontario Dental Association’s Annual Spring Meeting ‘ASM 2016’ which will take place May 5 – 7, 2016. Dr. Joel Laudenbach spoke with Dr. […]
This is a quick resource adapted from Dental Emergencies by Wiley Publishing Dental Emergencies, Editors: Mark Greenwood, Ian Corbett (2013) A swelling is defined as a transient enlargement or protuberance of part of the body and may arise intra-orally or externally around the face, jaws and neck. Acute swellings are usually caused by trauma, or infection and inflammation. Traumatic […]