By Dr. Richard Price In 2011 researchers at Dalhousie University highlighted the potential ocular damage to dental professionals from dental curing lights. ‘Evaluation of Ocular Hazards from 4 Types of Curing Lights .’
Dr. John O’Keefe, Director Knowledge Networks at CDA, interviewed Dr. Ron Smith, past CDA President and present Chair of the board of Continovation Services Inc. about the new CDA member service eReferral.
Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at the Canadian Dental Association, interviewed Dr. Ross Anderson about the prevalence of early childhood caries, also known as “the silent epidemic” and what dentists can do to help.
This information is adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and reviewed by Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) What is contact dermatitis?
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Between Gluma, Duraflor and other 1.1% fluoride toothpastes, what works best for dentin hypersensitivity?
Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at CDA, interviewed Geoff Valentine, Manager of Health Informatics at CDA, about emerging issues surrounding the use of modems in dental offices for the transmission of dental claims.
This information is adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website A visible spray is created during the use of rotary dental and surgical instruments (e.g., handpieces, ultrasonic scalers) and air-water syringes.
This question was submitted by a general dentist: How do you prepare primary molars for stainless steel crowns and how do you crimp and cement these crowns? Dr. Suham Alexander, Oasis Discussions Editor, provided this quick initial response