By Dr. Carolyn Boyd Highlights Long-term studies examining the treatment outcomes of “cracked teeth” that received orthograde root canal treatment in the United States do not exist. The purpose of the present study was to examine the distribution and 1-year treatment outcomes of cracked teeth receiving orthograde root canal treatment in 1 private endodontic practice […]
Human beings have long consumed opiates and opioids for pleasure and as a treatment for numerous ailments, most notably pain. North America is currently in the grips of a crisis of opioid-related overdoses, and stigma is considered a major driver of the harms. While it is well established that substance use in general is highly […]
Welcome to our third CDA Oasis Roundtable, where dentists and others in our sector gather to discuss important day-to-day issues in dental practice. In this episode, Anne Genge, cybersecurity expert, answers questions from four dentists and two dental office managers about the issues they face in relation with cybersecurity. Nowadays, it seems that everything relies […]
By Dr. Carolyn Boyd Highlights There are 2 adhesive strategies of contemporary dental adhesive systems to bond to enamel and dentin. Strategies can be accomplished in 1 to 3 steps. Resin acidity and hydrophilicity increase the susceptibility for degradation of the adhesive interface; altered forms of enamel and dentin can negatively affect bonding to enamel […]
Electronic cigarettes were introduced and promoted as a “safe alternative” to the smoking habit and to counter the adverse effects of cigarette smoke. When smoked, the first site in contact with the e-liquid vapor of the e-cigarette is the oral cavity, including the gingival tissues and the oral microbial community. E-cigarette use reportedly induces harmful […]
Dental emergencies are certainly the least favourite events in a dental office; however, they do happen, and oral health care professionals must be capable of recognizing and managing them. What does preparedness mean for an emergency in a dental office? Is it simply stacking your emergency drug kit or taking a more comprehensive approach and […]
Every now and then, the topic of activated charcoal and its role in teeth whitening resurfaces in the dental conversation circles. We at CDA regularly receive media inquiries on the topic as well as inquiries from dentists about the safety and efficacy of activated charcoal. I have invited Dr. Aaron Burry, Assistant Director of Professional […]
These excerpts are taken from the open-access article published in the British Dental Journal Comparative efficacy of a hydroxyapatite and a fluoride toothpaste for prevention and remineralization of dental caries in children (PDF) Although fluoride interventions seem to have the most consistent benefit in preventing caries development and remineralizing initial lesions with the highest level […]