This content is courtesy of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario‘s, Dispatch Magazine (May/June 2015) This information is specific to the province of Ontario. For more information on your local laws and regulrations, please contact your provincial regulatory authority. Dental records may be required to identify human remains. This is usually when the […]
Hepatitis B is an inflammatory disease of the liver caused by Hepatitis B viral infections (HBV). The risk for transmission of HBV is well recognized after exposure to infected blood or body fluids. The most common modes of HBV transmission in a dental office include needle stick injuries and other percutaneous injuries. Exposure prevention remains […]
While all dental team members interact and communicate with patients, we may, at times, underestimate the essential role our receptionist(s) play in our practices. Research shows that although patients do not visit the dental office to see the receptionist, the attitude of the receptionist impacts the overall satisfaction of the patient’s experience and can affect […]
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou from the University of Toronto comes back to present the diagnosis and management of the white lesion case that we presented in September on oasis Discussions. View the initial case presentation Watch the video presentation
When a patient is in respiratory distress, it is usually evident. However, it is important to consider certain factors to ascertain the cause of the problem and provide the appropriate treatment in a timely fashion. Download a PDF version of the table Source: Medical emergencies in the dental office, Elsevier 2015.
In order to optimize the final functional and esthetic result for patients, the dentist and dental laboratory must work as a team. As such, communication and common understanding is extremely important. Both parties must be able to interpret the other’s terminology effectively and accurately. Ideally and where possible, the dental and laboratory teams should meet […]
This content is courtesy of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Dispatch Magazine (May/June 2015) Improved communication is one step that can go a long way to help resolve patient concerns and potentially avoid a complaint ever being filed. Here are some tips on how to avoid four of the most common concerns […]
The failure of blood clot formation can cause bleeding complications during or after an oral surgery procedure. Normal coagulation may fail due to several reasons. Thrombocytopenia In thrombocytopenia, the platelet blood count is below the normal levels of 150,000-350,000 platelets per mm3. Below a count of 50,000, one can expect abnormal and spontaneous bleeding, if […]