Chlorhexidine has been used by dentists, medical doctors, and the general public for decades. Known for its disinfecting and antiseptic properties, CHX is commonly used as a topical skin disinfectant, a mouthwash, and in pharmaceutical products. But for some, patients and care providers alike, Chlorhexidine can cause an allergic reactions ranging from moderate to deadly. […]
As part of my work for CDA, I regularly scan different publications for articles of interest to Canadian dentists. Volume 63, Issue 3 of the Dental Clinics of North America is themed around “Unanswered Questions in Implant Dentistry”. I will wager that the topics covered in this edition will be of interest to many of […]
Debate (and some confusion) around the topic of occlusion, and its contribution to the success or failure of dental treatment, has been ongoing for some time. Differing philosophies, variation in theories, and the absence of a commonly understood definition have split dentists into various occlusion camps. To help move the debate and our understanding forward, […]
Last week in Toronto at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting (ASM), I sat in on a session titled Transitioning Out of Your Practice. During the session, Dr. Bernie Dolansky shared a slide that contained only the following text: Legal Considerations when Buying or Selling a Dental Practice Consult qualified financial advisory, valuation, brokerage, banking, […]
This is a summary of an article that systematically reviewed the literature to investigate the prevalence of periodontal disease among cannabis users. Download the PDF of the summary Chisini LA, Cademartori MG, Francia A, et al. Is the use of Cannabis associated with periodontitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis [published online ahead of print January […]
When is the right time to use flumazenil? What should it be used for, and what is the best way to administer it a general practice setting? Today, we are joined by Dr. Joonyoung Ji who will help dentists answer these and other questions. About Dr. Joonuoung Ji Dr. Joonyoung Ji, DMD, Dip A.D.B.A, BLS, […]
This is a fairly complicated case that was managed over a lengthy period of time. As is customary of Dr. Paul Belzycki, he chose to show this case because it is loaded with good clinical information and learning pearls. It is fairly lengthy and that’s why we divided the clinical presentation into two parts. However, […]
While many dental offices have long been using digital records, many dentists have reservations about fully making the switch from paper to server. Recently, CDA Oasis received a question from a reader about just this dilemma. They wanted to know: What is the difference between paper and digital dental records and what are the risks […]