This summary is based on the article published in the Canadian Family Physician: Approach to the new oral anticoagulants in family practice. Part 1: comparing the options (November 2014) James Douketis MD FRCPC, Alan David Bell MD CCFP, John Eikelboom MB BS FRCPC, and Aaron Liew MB BCh MRCPI PhD You can access the full-text […]
This summary is based on the article published in Canadian Family Physician: Widespread misconceptions about obesity (November 2014) Jean-Philippe Chaput PhD, Zachary M. Ferraro PhD, Denis Prud’homme MD MSc FRCPC, and Arya M. Sharma MD PhD FRCPC Related Article of Interest: Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: What Is the Dentist’s Role? Context Although obesity can […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Canadian Family Physician: Approach to the new oral anticoagulants in family practice Part 2: addressing frequently asked questions (November 2014) James Douketis MD FRCPC, Alan David Bell MD CCFP, John Eikelboom MBBS FRCPC, Aaron Liew MBBCh MRCPI PhD You can access the full-text article here. […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement to prevent complications (July 2013) Marco Esposito, Maria Gabriella Grusovin, and Helen V. Worthington Context Some dental implant failures may be due to bacterial contamination at implant insertion. Infections around biomaterials are […]
This summary is based on the Cochrane Systematic Review: Powered/electric toothbrushes compared to manual toothbrushes for maintaining oral health (June 2014) Yaacob M, Worthington HV, Deacon SA, Deery C, Walmsley AD, Robinson PG, Glenny AM Context Good oral hygiene, through the removal of plaque (a sticky film containing bacteria) by effective tooth brushing has an […]
This case was submitted by Dr. Mary Dabuleanu from Dabuleanu Dental A CDA Oasis Case Conferences is a two-part presentation of a clinical case. In Part 1, we invite you to watch the short video of the case and provide comments about a possible diagnosis and treatment. You will also have the opportunity of submitting any questions you […]
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 […]