INTRODUCTION Instruments shape and irrigants clean, right? That may sound good as an advertising slogan but we have to dig a bit deeper for the whole truth. There is a widely held belief that most endodontic failures are caused by inadequate cleaning, debridement and disinfection, especially when it occurs in the apical third of the … Read more
Re: March 2011 Editorial, ‘Regulating the Regulations’I would like to thank Dr. Goodman for her editorial in this March’s issue of Oral Health. She so eloquently described the feelings of so many dentists across this country and I applaud her. There has never been such a confusing time for dental professionals in this country. Our … Read more
We would like to inform readers that 2011 will be the final year of the SLSA program in Oral Health. The program for 2011 will consist of 20 items. We will publish four items every other month with an 8-question Quiz appearing in the November 2011 issue. Because the program is half its usual length, … Read more
ASSOCIATIONSASSOCIATON OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES OF ONTARIOThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.orgCANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.comONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.orgTORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc.www.tordent.com CONTINUING EDYUCATIONFACILITÉ OF ORTHODONTIC RESEARCH & CONT. ED.Lectures and live hands-on programs … Read more
In the spirit of superior visualization, Orascoptic is proud to announce the new Freedom cordless LED headlight (developed with Product Development firm Bjorksten | bit 7), has won the 2011 Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA). MDEA is the premier awards program for the medical technology community. “We attribute this award to our company strategy of … Read more
Two leading companies recently announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the educational experience and clinical proficiencies of dental professionals. Heraeus, the worldwide leader in advancing dental esthetics and overall dental wellbeing, and Spear Education, the preeminent provide of dental continuing education, announced that they have established an agreement to work together. Through the collaboration, … Read more
As the practice of dentistry continues to move forward with the offering of improved materials and predictable techniques, the expectation of esthetics becomes a given in both the minds of the dentist and the patient. However, in the clinical setting, technical delivery and patient presentation can often impart obstacles that supersede the final treatment outcome. … Read more
At 54 years-of-age, I am very fortunate to be the father of a very beautiful and bright 12-year-old daughter – nothing unusual since all fathers feel the same about their children. Our daughter Hunter attends a school where a laptop is mandatory and, with smart boards in each room, chalk is a thing of past. … Read more
What is smile beauty? As a cosmetic dentist, I see a beautiful smile as a collection of pleasing features, without any significant flaws that draw attention. Talk about a bland, emotionless response from a left-brain dentist. To explore the beauty of a smile, we need to get out of our heads and into the hearts … Read more
“So, what do you think?” Hey, it looks fantastic! Can I really look like that? Yes, you can. Great, let’s book it!” It would be awesome if it could always be that easy in a smile consultation. Interestingly it is becoming more that way. The old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” is … Read more
Why an article on dental temporization? After more than thirty years in dentistry I am thoroughly convinced that a dentist’s ability to create a lifelike functioning provisional is their pathway to achieve beautiful esthetic restorations leading to patient satisfaction. The ability to create artistic temporary restorations simply and quickly opens the door to a predictable … Read more
ABSTRACTThe dental profession continues to advance in cosmetic tooth replacements that are highly esthetic, strong and conservative. Zirconia has proven to ba an excellent choice in esthetic/restorative dentistr because of its high strength and non-metallic color. The hybrid bridge is a combination of a bonded zirconia framework and a traditional porcelain veneer. In this case … Read more
Abstract: Busy professionals are trying hard to make every moment count in their daily lives, keeping in mind that as they age (the first baby boomer turned 65 on January 1/2011) they want to keep their appearance youthful for a number of reasons. This could include appearing fresh in their employer’s eyes or mindful of … Read more
Newspapers, magazines, and journals exist throughout the world and readers are able to freely choose which ones to read. I am constantly drawn to and fascinated by the letters to the editor in these publications. One audio magazine that I subscribe to frequently prints letters where the sender instructs the magazine to “cancel my subscription!” … Read more
Il existe des journaux, des magazines et des revues partout dans le monde et les lecteurs n’ont que l’embarras du choix. Ce qui me fascine le plus, quand j’en lis, ce sont les lettres que les lecteurs envoient au rédacteur en chef de ces publications. Par exemple, un magazine spécialisé en audio auquel je suis … Read more
ASSOCIATIONSAssociation Of Dental Technologists Of OntarioThe official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org Canadian Dental Protective AssociationBecause bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.com Ontario Academy Of General DentistryQuality of care through life long learning.www.ontarioagd.org Toronto Academy Of DentistryToronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc.www.tordent.com CONTINUING EDUCATIONFaculté Of Orthodontic Research & Cont. Ed.Lectures … Read more
