Oral Health’s roundtable of dental professionals discuss dentistry as a commodity, the impact of maldistribution and the need for differentiation. Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, has been bringing engaging energy to the dental profession for the last 30 years. Kathleen is the founder of D-Sharp Dental Instruments, rdhu, RDH Portfolio Manager and QA Coach where her vision … Read more
Debate is healthy. It clarifies issues and it allows us to look at situations critically and with differing perspectives. In endodontics, as with the entire dental profession, debate has been present since its inception. Gutta percha vs. silver cones vs. paste fillers. Fill to the apex, ½ mm short, 1 mm short. V-shaped instrumentation vs. … Read more
Hi Janice, Firstly, having now read the March issue of Oral Health, I congratulate you on producing such a comprehensive high quality issue. It truly is a landmark and confirms my opinion that Oral Health is much the most adventurous journal in Canadian dentistry. James Gavin, DDS Hi Janice, I never thought I’d see the … Read more
The ultimate goal of endodontic treatment is the prevention and/or treatment of apical periodontitis; such that there is complete healing and absence of infection1 while the overall long-term goal is the placement of a definitive, clinically successful restoration and preservation of the tooth. Successful endodontic treatment depends on a number of factors, including proper instrumentation, … Read more
The main objective of endodontic treatment is the prevention and/or the elimination of apical periodontitis. This is achieved by instrumentation, disinfection, and obturation of the root-canal system in three dimensions. Gutta-percha is the most widely used and accepted obturation material because of its biocompatibility, inertness, dimensional stability, compactability, plasticity when heated, and ease of removal … Read more
Dentin chips, pulp tissue fragments, necrotic tissue, microorganisms and intracanal irrigants may be extruded from the apical foramen during the root canal treatment.1 This may be of great concern since material extruded from the apical foramen may be related to post-operative endodontic pain and/or endodontic flare-up.2 There have been several studies that have evaluated the … Read more
Choosing the correct instrumentation technique for any given clinical situation is a function of both the canal anatomy and the behavioral characteristics of the files being used. As clinicians, we are concerned about an instrument’s ability to shape the canal in as an ideal fashion as possible and its resistance to breakage while doing so. … Read more
The primary objective of endodontic therapy is to prevent and treat apical periodontitis.1 To effectively achieve this goal, proper cleaning and shaping of the canals, irrigation, and a coronal seal are essential. The objectives of restorative dentistry are to properly restore teeth to function, comfort, and in specific cases, aesthetics. Although the materials and methods … Read more
Resorption can be defined as a condition associated with either a physiologic or a pathologic process resulting in a loss of dentin, cementum and/or bone.1 Imfeld describes resorption as the process of biological degradation and assimilation of substances or structures previously produced by the body.2 Recorded observation of root resorption dates back as early as … Read more
Scope of Conventional and Contemporary Endodontic TreatmentsThe aim of endodontic therapy is to eradicate microbial growth and prevent or treat periradicular disease.1 Successful canal disinfection employs both bio-mechanical and chemo-mechanical means of cleaning. Mechanical preparation, termed bio-mechanical cleaning, prepares the root canal space for delivery of disinfecting irrigants and to remove vital and necrotic tissue … Read more
New collaborative partnership offers advanced learning opportunity for dental-school graduates Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB) have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation for a newly created general-practice dental residency program. Students in the one-year program will rotate between the UB Dental and RPCI Dental Services. The … Read more
Continued use of community water fluoridation aligns directly with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s mission to help improve the public’s oral and overall health. Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final Public Health Service (PHS) recommendation for the optimal fluoride level in drinking water to prevent tooth decay. … Read more
Latina Creative Agency, Washington Dental Service Foundation and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will Present “Latino Children’s Oral Health Opinion Research & Model Program” at National Oral Health Conference in Kansas City Recent large national survey conducted by the CDC revealed that 26 percent of Hispanic 6- to 9-year olds suffered from untreated tooth decay, … Read more
Sponsorship Represents Elevation in the Company’s Three Decades of Commitment as a Strategic Partner in the Organization’s Mission and Messaging Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, has elevated its three decades of commitment to The Organization for Safety, … Read more
A Labrador City woman says the region is in desperate need of another dentist, after she and her husband were forced to drive hours for a dental appointment. Shayna Jewell said she and her husband had to travel seven hours to Happy Valley-Goose Bay this week to see a dentist. Photo: Shayna Jewell from Labrador … Read more
ROI Corporation is excited to celebrate alongside Tom W. Schramm, Broker, as he rings in his 20th year as a sales representative for the company. “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Tom over the past 20 years,” said Timothy A. Brown, President & CEO, ROI Corporation, “I have watched him grow substantially … Read more
National mobile dental repair franchise, assists dentists and dental professionals in expanding business opportunities with new revenue streams Dental Fix RX, a national mobile dental equipment repair company, has announced the launch of its first dentist-owned mobile repair center. Owned by Dr. Brett Mangum of Mangum Dental in Prescott, Arizona, the state-of-the-art van will supply … Read more
Andres Pinto, an orofacial pain and oral medicine specialist at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, often feels like the doctor in the television series House, who solves medical mysteries each week.Pinto is among about 700 facial pain and oral medicine specialists nationally who patients often turn to when their own doctors are … Read more
SciCan is pleased to announce the following change to our Canadian Sales Management Team. Alex Earnshaw joined our staff as our Canadian National Sales Manager effective April 6, 2015. Alex comes to SciCan with over 15 years experience. He has held successful managerial positions at Acteon and effective equipment sales positions with two of North … Read more
Maxim Software Systems (Maxident 6) will be hosting a free webinar led by Cheryl Kanhai, President of Maxim Software Systems. The hour-long webinar will be held on Thursday April 30th , beginning at 6pm EST. Followed by a live Q&A session. The series will look at keys to success using a deeper understanding of technology … Read more