This summary is based on the article published in the Globe and Mail (July 15, 2013): Are stevia and agave syrup healthier sweeteners than sugar? Question What’s the difference between agave syrup and stevia? Are they healthier than sugar? Response by Leslie Beck Agave syrup (agave nectar) and stevia are often perceived as more natural, […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: Codeine Compared with Other Opioids for Pain Relief in Pediatric Patients: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness, Safety, and Guidelines Full Report (PDF) Research Questions What is the evidence for the clinical effectiveness of codeine compared with other opioids for […]
In this interview, Dr. Christopher McCulloch, Professor and Director of the Matrix Dynamics Group at the University of Toronto’s faculty of dentistry, presented his perspectives on a paper recently published in the Journal of Dental research (JDR) which reviews the latest contributions to dentistry’s understanding of the “oral health, total health” concept. JCDA: This JDR […]
This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: Codeine and Acetaminophen for Pain Relief: A Review of the Clinical Efficacy and Safety Full Report (PDF) Context Pain has been defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Dental Journal: Minimum intervention dentistry principles and objectives (June 2013 Issue) Authors: LJ Walsh and AM Brostek Abstract Purpose: This review paper discusses the key principles of MID as a philosophy of patient care, and the practical objectives which flow into individual patient care. Minimum intervention dentistry […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What should I do if a puncture injury occurs, resulting in bleeding? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response All offices should have an Office Infection Control Manual with post-exposure protocol developed utilizing information from their Provincial Dental Association. Additionally, one […]
This video presentation (31.43) is available through the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan This video is presented by Dr. James P. Simmer, DDS, PhD, Professor in the Department of Biologic and Material Sciences at the University of Michigan Defects arising during tooth development Environment/systemic disturbance Enamel hypoplasia (fever) Fluorosis, Tetracycline staining Genetic […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the appropriate disinfection technique for impressions? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Cleaning and disinfecting impressions before pouring in stone is an important aspect of laboratory asepsis. Different materials require different handling techniques. In […]