Dry mouth is surprisingly a common symptom. It can develop from three main causes: by specific diseases of the salivary glands, as a side effect of head and neck irradiation treatment for cancer, or most commonly as a side effect of prescribed drugs. A problematic aspect of dry mouth is the subjectivity in reporting the […]
This summary of the guidelines is based on the article: Plain language summary for “Antibiotics for the urgent management of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, symptomatic apical periodontitis, and localized acute apical abscess: systematic review and metaanalysisda report of the American Dental Association" which appeared in the Journal of the American Dental Association, December 2019 Edition. […]
Hajdu Eyes Pharmacare In New Role B.C. open to public coverage of dental care, but not without federal funding: finance minister Ontario Launches Free Routine Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors ADA scrutinizes proposed fluoride hazard rating Using artificial intelligence to determine whether immunotherapy is working We invite you to send us leads to news stories […]
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Dr. Rodrigo Cunha and Dr. Tom Shackleton join Dr. John O'Keefe to continue the series of CAE Discussions with the Canadian Academy of Endodontics. The CAE Discussions Series features conversations among the three colleagues about cases that require endodontic treatment that could be undertaken by general dentists. In this conversation, Dr. Rodrigo Cunha shows a […]
Dr. Melissa Ing is back on CDA Oasis to talk about the topic of celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and their implications for the dental team. Below are some interesting facts about celiac disease. I hope you you find the information useful. We always look forward to hearing your thoughts and receiving your questions and/or […]
Dental aesthetics affect views of a man’s integrity, intelligence, and social skills more than a woman’s, but their effect on facial attractiveness is neutral or negative for men and women in need of treatment. The findings are from a study published in the October issue of American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. The authors […]