Research studies showing the negative impact of tobacco products on oral health care continue to deal with the ever-evolving tobacco landscape. The increasing use of wide-ranging tobacco products calls for more research into people’s exposure to harmful ingredients found in these products. That is the subject of a recent research study that was presented at […]
Aiming to help alleviate the opioid crisis, a group of researchers set out to understand prescription patterns of opioid analgesics by dentists in Nova Scotia, Canada. I sat down with Dr. Kudirat Jimoh, corresponding author of this study. The group’s aim was to inform dentists and policy makers on the types and dosages of opioid analgesics […]
Tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease in children and adults and is caused by bacterial imbalance occurring in the mouth. A team of Illinois bioengineers set out to know more about one particular bad bacterium, Streptococcus sobrinus, that accelerates tooth decay in some people. The team, led by Dr. Paul Jensen, has successfully […]
Top News Health Minister announces access to a U.S.-approved epinephrine auto-injector New online resource for dental therapy launched Center for Opioid Research and Education (CORE)– Dental Opioid Guidelines Incoming CMA president seeks balance for a divided medical profession Researchers develop potential drugs to help curb smoking Canadian dentistry news Charlottetown dentist organizes 5K fun run […]
We hear much talk about e-cigarettes: those who believe they are a safe alternative to conventional smoking and a tool to smoking cessation; and those who voice their concerns about the negative effects of vaping on overall health. The fact is: we don’t know much about e-cigarettes because research has yet to catch up with […]
As a dentist, you walk a fine line when you step in the social media arena and you quickly find out that what separates your personal life from your professional one are sometimes few words that you type into your status. More importantly, for you as a professional, what constitutes ethical conduct becomes the mere […]
Top News Biomaterial could keep tooth alive after root canal Bioengineered tooth replacement opens doors to new therapies Low levels of vitamin D3 and periodontitis may trigger the onset of Type 2 diabetes Canadian dentistry news Craniofacial Awareness Month. aboutface.ca: September is Craniofacial Awareness month! […] The goal of Craniofacial Awareness month is to heighten […]
Dr. Bob Wood, oral radiologist and forensic dentist at Princess Margaret Cancer Center, joins Dr. John O’Keefe in a series of video presentations that help clinicians to systematically review and interpret their radiographs. Using real clinical cases, Dr. Wood points out the required steps to get to an accurate interpretation that leads to a precise […]