This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Samer Nuwwareh. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Acute or chronic infection of the enveloping mucosa and gingiva of an incompletely erupted tooth. The bacteria commonly associated with pericoronitis are a-hemolytic streptococci such as Prevotella, Veillonella, Bacteroides, and Capnocytophaga. Untreated, it can […]
This short video (7:15) is presented by Dr. Jeff Stansbury. The video discusses how resin chemistry and composite formulation affect the photocuring process Dr. Jeffrey Stansbury is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Director of the Biomaterials Research Center at the University of Colorado Composite Photopolymerization Adding filler reduces the resin phase and reduces […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Ladan Mansouri. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Fracture of anterior crown as a result of injury Resources McDonald RE, David RA. Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent. Pinkham JR. Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. Bence R. Handbook of Clinical Endodontics. […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What should I use for washing my hands before gloving? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response To wash your hands prior to gloving, you can use plain or antimicrobial soap which are recommended for hand washing […]
This Summary is an adaptation of the Clinical Info on Medical Emergencies provided by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Treatment of a medical emergency in a dental office begins with assessment and, if necessary, treatment of airway, breathing and circulation (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Most often, only after these basics are addressed should drugs be considered. They […]
This Post is adapted from the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Drug Monograph: Penicillin G/Penicillin V Product Summary Table Pharmacology Penicillins G and V, known as the natural penicillins, are bactericidal against susceptible organisms. Penicillins interfere with the synthesis of cell wall mucopeptides, resulting in the formation of defective cell walls that will lyse and eventually […]
This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the British Evidence-Based Dentistry Journal Full Text (html) Full Text (PDF) Clinical Question What are the effects of irrigants used in the non-surgical root canal treatment of mature permanent teeth? Main Results Eleven trials (851 participants, 879 teeth) were included. Six trials were assessed at high risk of […]
This Urgent care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Terri Logue. It is also available through the Oasis Help system Resources Parameter on mucogingival conditions. American Academy of Periodontology.J Periodontol. 2000;71(5 Suppl):861-2. Greenwell H, Fiorellini J, Giannobile W, Offenbacher S, Salkin L, Townsend C, et al. Oral reconstructive and corrective considerations in […]