This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Periodontal Research: The association between periodontitis and obstructive sleep apnea: a preliminary study (August 2013) Context Periodontitis is becoming a highly prevalent disease worldwide. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that is characterized by repeated disruptions in breathing during sleep, and mouth breathing is a […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Prosthodontics: Updated Clinical Considerations for Dental Implant Therapy in Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer Patients (August 2013) Context An increasing number of reports indicate successful use of dental implants (DI) during oral rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients undergoing tumor surgery and radiation therapy. Implant-supported […]
This is a summary of the article published in the Journal of Dentistry: Ways of enhancing pulp preservation by stepwise excavation. A systemic review (February 2011) Context The best possible methods and materials in stepwise excavation for deep caries in permanent teeth were investigated. Purpose The review considers the questions from many aspects including clinical success, effects […]
This summary is based on the article published in Special Care in Dentistry: The psychology of tooth wear (January/February 2013) Context Tooth wear, also referred to as tooth surface loss (TSL) or non-carious TSL, has been defined as the “pathological loss of tooth tissue by a disease process other than dental caries”. The etiological factors […]
This is a summary of the article published in the Dental Clinics of North America: The continuum of behaviour guidance (January 2013) Context Most treatments provided within the comprehensive dental care of children are relatively simple, yet many practitioners find that delivering high-quality care to young children is challenging simply because they are performed on […]
In this post, CDSPI presents the most common issues that emerge from reviewing malpractice insurance claim cases. CDSPI focuses on helping dental professionals successfully reach their goals by providing financial planning solutions and other support services. Communication with the Patient After completing an assessment, discuss the nature and extent of the required treatment with the patient. […]
This summary is based on the study published in the BMC Oral Health journal: Dental amalgam and urinary mercury concentrations: a descriptive study Full Article (html) Full Article (PDF) Authors Alexandra Nicolae, Community Dental Health Services Research Unit at the University of Toronto Carlos Quiñonez, Community Dental Health Services Research Unit at the University of Toronto […]
This summary is based on the article published in Dental Economics: Leading the practice team to success (August 2013) Many excellent dentists struggle with their responsibilities as leaders, especially in the area of team management. Contending with reality The team is usually made up of front desk coordinators who usually have no formal training and […]