Dentists were named No. 5 for their honesty and ethical standards in Gallup Poll released this month. In previous years’ polls, dentists also scored in the top 10. The public was asked to rank 22 professions on a five-point scale, ranging from “very high” to “very low,” and 62 percent of respondents ranked dentists as … Read more
As of 2013, World Oral Health Day will be celebrated on 20 March. The original date, 12 September, was moved following a decision in Hong Kong and subsequent publication of a revised Policy Statement. A toolkit, containing a variety of promotional materials, including logo, and rules governing their use, will shortly be available online. Countries … Read more
Brush Buddies expands Singing Toothbrush category with chart-topping music group.
In an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs collaborated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update the ADA’s recommendations for dental X-ray examinations. The recommendations were released recently. The ADA’s “Dental Radiograph Examinations: Recommendations for Patient Selection and Limiting Radiation Exposure” are intended … Read more
Brush Buddies expands Singing Toothbrush category with hits by chart-topping music group.
The word judgment is defined as the “the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively and wisely, especially in matters affecting action”. Judgment is based on good sense and discretion. In today’s world we dismiss this important attribute. Our language is full of “don’t judge me … let go of … Read more
Throughout our patients’ lives we interact at regular intervals, assessing and treating as their oral condition requires. The ongoing progression of disease in dental hard and soft tissue is often a multifactorial downward spiral. It does not have to be. The dental team must fully understand the disease process and then proactively intervene to slow … Read more
AbstractDental sealants have been utilized for over 50 years in different parts of the world with varying degrees of success.1 Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and even patients have spent much effort in either providing dental sealants or receiving them on their own teeth. Still, international information sadly reports that occlusal caries is present and … Read more
Dental caries is one of the two common diseases we treat in clinical practice on a daily basis. We place restorations to restore teeth ravaged by caries. We place implants, bridges and partial dentures to replace teeth destroyed by caries. Our preventive therapies for the most part involve cleaning tooth surfaces and applying fluoride-based products. … Read more
Oral radiography, in use for over a century, is well-established in the dental profession. A curiosity at first, it quickly carved out an important role in dental caries detection. Today, dental radiography is a standard part of the dental examination, identifying and locating sites of dental disease that are inaccessible to other diagnostic methods. Digital … Read more
Vital pulp therapy is a critical aspect of all restorative treatment. The goal during the placement of any restoration, whether it be a direct placement composite resin or amalgam restoration or a full coverage crown, is to best maintain a vital and healthy pulp. This is accomplished with good clinical practices of caries removal, treatment … Read more
INTRODUCTIONA sound restoration cannot begin with a flawed preparation. Amalgam preparations reached consensus more than a century ago. However, after 30 years, posterior composite preparations have not been formulated into a definitive textbook. No one method is accepted by university circles, dental communities, or the majority of the profession. Without consensus on fundamentals, how can … Read more
Three decades of patient mediated outcomes and concerns with Osseointegration
The recent Toronto Academy of Dentistry 75th Annual Winter Clinic was a resounding success. A total attendance of 2,572 represented an increase in dentists and booth spaces from the previous year. The Academy launched its new initiative with the Mikey Network, a programme geared to place automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in public places. Mark your … Read more
Third- and fourth-year University of Saskatchewan (U of S) dental students will soon begin working with sophisticated new oral health imaging technology, thanks to a $250,000 gift from the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) and a partnership between the College of Dentistry and Carestream Dental Canada. The new equipment – a Carestream Dental’s … Read more
Registration Numbers Trending Ahead of Previous Years
Aribex, the leader in portable X-ray technology joins KaVo Group’s impressive portfolio of dental brands
With the acquisition of Wieland Dental, Ivoclar Vivadent strengthens its position in the field of all-ceramics.
Edmonton orthodontist Dr. Paul Major is the new President of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO), Canada’s national voice for orthodontic dentistry. Dr. Major was elected President for 2012-2013 at the CAO’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. Other members of the Executive are: President-Elect: Dr. Garry A. Solomon, Belleville, ON 1st Vice-President: Dr. Helene … Read more
Launches national fundraising appeal for Disaster Assistance Grant Program