This summary is based on the article published in Operative Dentistry: Clinical Decision Making on Extensive Molar Restorations (November/December 2014) T Laegreid; NR Gjerdet; A Johansson; A-K Johansson Courtesy of Operative Dentistry, you can access the full-text article here for the next 3 months. Context Clinical decision making is an important component of everyday […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Dental Clinics of North America: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults and Oral Health Considerations. Treatment and Management (October 2014) Leonard J. Brennan, DMD, Jason Strauss, MD Context Cognitive impairment is a disease or condition that presents in individuals causing them to have trouble […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Systemic Diseases and Oral Health (October 2014) Mary Tavares, DMD, MPH; Kari A. Lindefjeld Calabi, DMD; Laura San Martin, DDS, PhD, MDPH Context Inflammation has been recognized as the key factor that connects oral diseases and […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: When is it appropriate to link a prosthesis to natural teeth and implants? Drs. Natalie Wong and Suham Alexander provided this quick initial response. To be successful, osseo-integrated implants must exhibit: Function – ability to chew Good tissue physiology – absence of pathophysiology/pain, integration […]
In the latest issue of Dispatch (August/September 2014), the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) published a brochure for dentists on how to avoid being sued by patients.The brochure contains valuable information that could help dentists across Canada improve their relationship with patients and avoid the threat of legal action. Here is a brief […]
In September 2014, Drs. Elham Emami (Associate Professor, Université de Montréal) and Linda Booij (Assistant Professor, Queen’s University and Sainte-Justine Hospital) along with postdoctoral fellow Dr. Svetlana Tikhonova (Université de Montréal) led and organized a 2-day workshop to facilitate the development of new multi- and inter-disciplinary collaborative research teams on caries and oral health disparity. […]
Study results for the Xylitol for Adult Caries Trial (XACT) By the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Recognizing that cavities among adults is a continuing problem, the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research funded studies to find effective preventive measures that would supplement good oral hygiene, fluoride and regular professional care. One product that is […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Clinics of North America: Oral Implications of Polypharmacy in the Elderly (October 2014) Mabi L. Singh, DMD, MS; Athena Papas, DMD, PhD Context There are age-related changes in the systems of the body, which alter the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications and make […]