This summary is adapted from the article published in the Dental Materials Journal: Effects of chlorhexidine in self-etching adhesive: 24 hours results Full-text Article (PDF) Purpose of the study Compare the micro-tensile bond strengths (MTBS) and the FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) percent conversion of an all-in-one self-etching adhesives contained varying concentration of CHX. Results The […]
This summary is based on the position paper published by the Canadian Sleep Society on the role of dentistry in managing obstructive sleep apnea: Position paper by Canadian dental sleep medicine professionals regarding the role of different health care professionals in managing obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliances Full Text (PDF) Context The present Canadian position […]
This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the British Evidence-Based Dentistry Journal Summary html Summary PDF Clinical Question Are current caries risk assessment systems predictive of future caries? Context The identification of high risk individuals to allow both prevention and intervention based on susceptibility to disease is commonplace in contemporary treatment planning. A systematic review […]
This post is an adaptation of the Concussion article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Concussion is an injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement of the tooth, but with pain to percussion and without gingival bleeding. Etiology Diagnosis Description: An injury to the tooth-supporting structures without increased mobility or displacement […]
The Canadian Sleep Society is going to hold its bi-annual scientific meeting in Halifax October 4-6, 2013. One focus of this meeting will be on the role of dentistry in managing patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The following presentations should be of interest to those clinicians in the dental profession who would like to […]
The following question was submitted by a general dentist: Our patients can no longer purchase Oral B Fluorinse. Does anybody have an alternative daily and weekly fluoride rinse they can recommend? This initial quick response is presented by Dr. Getulio Nogueira, from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in collaboration with experts: Dr. Walter […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the role of hand sanitizers or alcohol rubs and can they be used instead of hand washing? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Hand hygiene practice is only efficacious when there is compliance. The simple message […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the best outerwear for our facility? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response There is a variety of outerwear utilized in Canadian dental offices. The rationale for this variety ranges from personal comfort (including body temperature […]