This summary is based on the review published in the Cochrane database of systematic reviews: Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non-pharmacological interventions (September 2013) Furness S, Bryan G, McMillan R, Birchenough S, Worthington HV Context Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth. Common causes of xerostomia include adverse effects of […]
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 summary is based on the review published in the Chochrane database of systematic reviews: Orthodontic treatment for distalising upper first molars in children and adolescents (October 2013) Safa Jambi, Badri Thiruvenkatachari, Kevin D O’Brien, Tanya Walsh Context When orthodontic treatment is provided with fixed appliances, it is sometimes necessary to move the upper […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 4. Infections and infection control (July 2014) N. Jakubovics, M. Greenwood and J. G. Meechan Context Infection control and knowledge of common infectious agents is a cornerstone of safe dental practice. Purpose […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 3. Management of specific medical emergencies in dental practice (August 2014) M. Greenwood and J. G. Meechan Note: The article could contain medication that is not similarly labelled in Canada. Purpose of the […]
This summary is based on the article published in the British Dental Journal: Why simple aesthetic dental treatment in general practice does not make all patients happy (June 2014) S. Sarin, D. Gilbert and K. Asimakopoulou Context The provision of general dental care has seen a paradigm shift in recent years.(1 ) […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Prosthodontic Research: Polishing for glass ceramics: Which protocol? (July 2014) Taˆ nia Mara da Silva DDS, MD student Ana Carolina Rodrigues Danzi Salvia DDS, MD Rodrigo Furtado de Carvalho DDS, MD Clovis Pagani DDS, MD, PhD Daniel Maranha […]
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 […]