Dentistry

ADA Statement on the American Public Health Association’s Newest Policy on Dental Amalgam

by American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) recent policy statement affirming that dental amalgam is safe and effective in treating dental cavities. The APHA policy notes that amalgam’s contribution to environmental mercury contamination is minimal, and that limiting or curtailing its availability could have negative health consequences, particularly in low-income … Read more

Image Dental Laboratory Open House to commemorate 45th anniversary

by Image Dental Laboratory
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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF SERVICE A big thank you to all those who attended our open house on October 26. The feedback from our offices has been overwhelmingly positive with the consensus being that the afternoon was fun and highly informative. And thank you to our generous supporters for helping to make this special day … Read more

AACD Unplugged to Feature Dr. David Little on Implants, Restorations

by The AACD
The AACD

Implementing and restoring implants will be the focus of the next installment of AACD Unplugged, featuring Dr. David Little, January 25-26 in Madison, WI. AACD Unplugged is a new learning experience series designed to give dental professionals hands-on training in a small-group environment. Dr. Little’s presentation, “Charting the Course For Implementing and Restoring Implants,” will … Read more

Grey Goods – The Danger of Complacency in Purchasing Trademarked Goods covered by the Medical Devices Regulations

by Adrian Kaplan
Adrian Kaplan is a partner in the law firm of Heenan Blaikie LLP. He specializes in Intellectual Property (Patent) law. With his B.Sc. in biochemistry, Adrian represents clients in the procurement of patent, industrial design and trademark rights and advises on legal issues relating to the use of products in commerce. Adrian has guest lectured on patent law at Osgoode Hall Law School and is a regular on national television involving intellectual property issues.

The sale of grey market goods is of concern across diverse industries ranging from snacks and drinks to clothing and cosmetics. The concern is especially acute with health care related products such as dental materials where deficiencies can cause harm to patients. A trademark is a name, design, logo or combination of these that a … Read more

Regulatory and Legal Issues arising from Grey Market Dental Products

by Guest Editorial: Matthew Wilton
Matthew Wilton is a Toronto litigation lawyer specializing in health law. He has been assisting dentists in RCDS matters, principal associate disputes and employment law matters since 1991. As a litigator Matthew has appeared before the RCDS Discipline Committee, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Depending on the factual circumstances, a dentist can face legal liability for damages, or allegations of professional misconduct for utilizing Grey Market dental products in his or her dental practice. In Ontario dentists are regulated by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, pursuant to the Ontario Dentistry Act. The RCDS has a mandate to regulate … Read more

Informed Consent, Record Keeping and Adverse Outcomes

by Bruce Glazer
Figure 10. Finished Case Retracted.

Record keeping and informed consent are the two courses most frequently imposed on dentists involved in collegial undertakings. An undertaking can be voluntary or it can be imposed, by either the ICR (Inquiries, Complaints and Reports) or the Discipline Committee of the RCDS(O). Record keeping and informed consent appear on the RCDS(O) web site separately, … Read more

Entrepreneurism and Dentists – Mutually Exclusive? No! A necessary combination!

by Kristin Nickells

Dr. Bruce Glazer published an feature in Oral Health (Nov. 2011) called “Entrepreneurism and Dentistry – mutually exclusive?”. I feel compelled to respectfully rebut. Dr. Glazer makes the argument that because the likelihood of failure is relatively small and the ideas and services not new, dentists should not consider themselves to be entrepreneurs, nor is … Read more

A Simple, Comfortable And Accurate Dual Arch Single Crown Impression Technique

by Elliot Mechanic, DDS
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An accurate impression is essential for a precise fit of an indirect restoration. Many clinicians and patient’s feel that taking a crown and bridge impression is the most stressful procedure in restorative dentistry (Figs. 1 & 2). Taking great impressions can be simple for both the dentist and patient if the dentist chooses the correct … Read more

Survey: Kids’ Perceptions of Halloween Include “Too Much Candy” and Desire for Other Types of Treats

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American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association® (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced the results of a new survey targeting trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13) in the U.S., looking at kids’ views and perceptions of Halloween. Approximately 94% of all American children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65% of them consider Halloween the best holiday of the year. … Read more

Septodont Donates over $135,000 in Pit & Fissure Sealant to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy

by Septodont
Septodont

In an ongoing effort to support children’s oral health, Septodont donated 1,500 Toothfairy™ Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF), a nonprofit organization that supports the delivery of preventive, educational and treatment services for children from vulnerable populations. Toothfairy BPA Free Pit & Fissure Sealants from Septodont offer … Read more