Introduction I recently received a gift from one of my patients with a note on the front that said not to open it until I got home. When I got home, I opened the card and in a box was a small angel. On the foot of the angel was the date 11/08/08. The card … Read more
I think that most practitioners agree that in this day and age, we are all trying to do ideal cosmetic dentistry. We attend the seminars by the talented cosmetic dentists that advocate minimal or no prep veneers such as Lumineers, (or whatever lab they are using), and we see beautiful veneers that are usually placed … Read more
Margaret Detlor, RDH, is the new president of the Ontario dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA).She has been a hygienist for 20 years and in 2002, started a mobile practice serving residents in long-term care homes.She can be reached through the ODHA office or by email: president@odha.on.ca
Research suggests there may be an association between maternal gum disease and pre-term birth and low birth weight babies. In addition, a recent study says that pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes. “Good oral health habits are an important part of a healthy lifestyle,” says Sally Cram, D.D.S., … Read more
Mark your calendars for the next Pacific Dental Conference being held in conjunction with the Canadian Dental Association.March 5-7, 2009 PDC/CDA Annual MeetingFor information, contact:Tel: (604) 714-2382Email: pdconf.comwww.pdconf.com
According to The World Health Organization, oral diseases are a growing worldwide concern. A relevant point for Canadians, as an estimated 75 percent of us have gingivitis — the earliest and most treatable form of gum disease. Left untreated, gingivitis can progress to more serious periodontal disease, which has been linked to other systemic diseases … Read more