This Post is adapted from the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Drug Monograph: Biphosphonates Product Summary Pharmacology Bisphosphonates (previously called diphosphonates) are stable analogues of pyrophosphate. After binding to bone surfaces, they slow the formation of hydroxyapatite crystals and delay their aggregation into large clusters. They also interfere with the resorptive action and promote apoptosis (programmed […]
This Urgent care Scenario (USC) is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Samer Nuwwareh. The USC is also available through the Oasis Help system Food impaction is the forceful wedging of food into the periodontium by occlusal forces. It may occur as a consequence of gingival tissue recession or disease, caries, […]
This post is an adaptation of the Subluxation article found in the Dental Trauma Guide Description An injury to the tooth supporting structures resulting in increased mobility, but without displacement of the tooth. Bleeding from the gingival sulcus confirms the diagnosis. Diagnosis An injury to the tooth supporting structures resulting in increased mobility, but without […]
This summary of evidence is based on the Annals of Internal Medicine Supplement (Ann Intern Med. 2013;158:365-368) and on the report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Making Health Care Safer II: An Updated Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices Annals of Internal Medicine Supplement Full Report (PDF) Structured Abstract Study […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: “Should the transmission (gears) inside prophy heads and slow speed hand pieces be sterilized between patients? I find to my surprise that assistants and hygienists leave these on the angle nose cones.” A quick initial response is provided by Dr. Nita Mazurat, Associate Professor in the Faculty of […]
This abstract is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team from the article published in the Journal of Oral Sciences (Open Access): The usefulness of three-dimensional imaging for prognostication in cases of intentional tooth replantation Authors Hiroaki Kabashima, Section of Periodontology, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan Kunitaka Mizobe, Section of Periodontology, Division […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: “How can we deliver effective oral hygiene instruction to children with autism?” Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks at CDA interviewed Dr. Clive Friedman, past President of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (IADH) and current member of IADH Education Committee Understanding your patient […]
This review summary is adapted from The Dental Elf blog post on May 1st 2013: Cochrane Review finds no trials to inform the treatment of displaced luxated permanent teeth Cochrane Authors’ Conclusion “We found no randomised or quasi-randomised trials of interventions to treat displaced luxated permanent front teeth. Current clinical guidelines are based on available […]