The soft tissue around dental implants does not behave in the same way as the tissue around natural teeth. The combination of reduced vasculature, less collagen fibre, and the lack of attachment adds up to a less robust support system for the implant. If not managed carefully, this can lead to implant exposure and bone […]
Broken root tips and retained fragments have long posed a problem for exodontists: Should you leave the tooth fragment where it is or should you take it out? To help resolve this long-standing dilemma, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh, to lend his considerable experience and expertise […]
I welcome, once again, Dr. Paul Belzycki, general dentist from Toronto in this 5-minute cases series. Today case # 5, he manages the distressed emotional state of a long-time patient and he resolves to not leave her without teeth throughout the treatment process. In the follow-up conversation, Dr. Belzycki stresses the importance of mastering the […]
Falling off the health and fitness wagon is something that we are all too familiar with. After a busy day at the dental office it’s all too easy to skip that gym session and grab something quick and unhealthy for dinner. So, what is the secret to staying motivated in the midst of a busy […]
On the face of it, dental work does not appear to be particularly rigorous or prone to injury. At least not compared with the work of, say, a construction worker or a firefighter. But studies show that work-related injury is a real problem for dentists. And though they may not particularly susceptible to one-time trauma, […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, causing frequent reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus and the oral cavity. Affecting 18-34% of the Canadian population, the incidence of GERD has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic due to higher levels of stress, increased alcohol consumption and […]
Conventional thinking dictates that to lose weight we simply need to burn more calories than we consume. But is weight loss really that simple? According to Dr. Uche Odiatu, dentist and wellness expert from Toronto, there are many ineffective strategies to lose weight, and one of them is to eat less. Perhaps that is why […]
Oral health has always been important to hemophilia patients. Understandably, it has also been an area of concern. But given recent advances in therapies, hemophilia patients no longer face the bleeding risks they once did, and are now living unimpeded lives. So says Dr. Alison Dougall, Professor at the School of Dental Science, Trinity College […]