Highlights Medication-induced salivary gland dysfunction (MISGD), xerostomia (sensation of oral dryness), and subjective sialorrhea cause significant morbidity and impair quality of life. However, no evidence-based lists of the medications that cause these disorders exist. The objective was to compile a list of medications affecting salivary gland function and inducing xerostomia or subjective sialorrhea. Data Sources […]
Top News Morneau’s small business tax changes promise simpler rules for income sprinkling CBC’s The Current: Filling the Gaps Dental Care in Canada — letters, feedback and more (see Part three) Winnipeg dentist turning baby teeth black — to keep kids out of surgery Canadian dentistry news Morneau’s small business tax changes promise simpler rules for […]
Top News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named two new Independent senators to sit in the upper chamber – Dr. Mary Jane McCallum will represent Manitoba Overall health includes oral health: Should dental be part of universal healthcare Oral microbiota indicates link between periodontal disease, esophageal cancer FDA, CMS announce approval of diagnostic test to sequence […]
A recent report by the Coalition for Safe and Effective Pain Management, suggests the best way to cut down on opioid addiction is to not prescribe the drugs in the first place. The coalition aims to reduce the prevalence of opioid prescribing by optimizing non-pharmacological pain management alternatives in Canada. I invited Michael Heitshu, Chair of the […]
Every dentist knows that managing the practice’s human resources is no walk in the park. Avoiding turnover, hiring for the enhancement of the practice’s culture rather than its demise, and ensuring employee’s loyalty are some of the foundational principles that dental practices stand on. I had the pleasure to speak with Mariela Gonzalez, Business Manager […]
Highlights Dr. David Avenetti, Residency Program Director in Pediatric Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC), speaks to the Oasis Discussions audience about the role of appointment reminders and emerging technology. David has extensive experience as a full-time clinical assistant professor at UIC and in private practice and he has seen […]
Top News Filling the Gaps – Dental care in Canada. A special edition of The Current December JADA looks at dental disease in patients with head and neck cancer An evaluation of dental antibiotic prescribing practices in the United States Canadian dentistry news Filling the Gaps – Dental care in Canada. A special edition of […]
Highlights Timothy Brown, CEO of ROI Corp, answers the age-old challenge about whether a dentist should start his/her own practice from the ground up or purchase an existing one. While both options have merit, they also have their downsides. Key Considerations Today’s dental marketplace is very competitive and one must consider whether there is an […]