There are many reasons why some Canadians choose not to go to the dentist, but a new report released recently from the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) found that cost is a major factor — and that Canada’s most vulnerable populations have the highest rates of dental decay, pain and disease, but the worst … Read more
We all love puzzles — jigsaws, crosswords, cryptograms, word searches, Sudoku, and other brain bashers and teasers. They are fun and they keep us sharp and engaged. We are wired to take great pleasure in pattern-finding. Neuroscientists have found that a large part of the human cortex is primed to spot patterns. Once we spot … Read more
ABSTRACT: Dental clinicians perform few procedures without acquiring diagnostic radiographs. Much of the structures of the teeth and the oral cavity are hidden from the treating dentist, and diagnostic radiographs aid in revealing hidden etiologies. Interpretation of the radiographs brings about fears of missing lesional characteristics. The most prevalent error is not missing the lesion … Read more
With the modern philosophy of caries management, the use of preventive therapies and remineralization as well as the scientific progress in dental adhesives and restorative materials, dental professionals have options to deliver conservative minimally invasive, functional esthetic treatments to patients. In order to provide patients with state-of-the-art caries management, the dentist needs to gain deeper … Read more
Enabling patients to achieve optimal periodontal health is a fundamental goal of the oral care provider. Periodontal disease is a complex multifactorial process with a bacterial etiology and an inflammatory progression. A large part of periodontal disease is the result of the host response causing breakdown of surrounding structures. Pathogenic bacteria initiate the inflammatory response … Read more
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth, which is caused by specific microorganisms or groups of microorganisms living in a biofilm, on and around the teeth. Microorganisms initiate an immune response, and in some cases the result is progressive destruction of gingival tissues, the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. … Read more
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN MICROBIOMEHave you ever thought of yourself as a microbial safe-haven? According to new-age science, you should. Indeed, recent endeavors into defining the human microbiome have demonstrated that we play host to seemingly infinite number of microscopic tenants. It is this inter-kingdom relationship that has led to a reformation of what it is … Read more
The Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the … Read more
Certification acknowledges company’s commitment to quality in all areas of customer satisfaction Leading dental equipment manufacturer NSK Dental LLC, which has established a worldwide reputation for the quality of its manufacturing, today announced that it has received ISO 13485 certification for its North American distribution and repair services. This certificate applies specifically to medical device … Read more
Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection of the oral cavity, and it disproportionately affects African Americans. It’s also been implicated as a potential risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). To investigate this potential link, researchers led by Vanessa Grubbs, MD (University of California, San Francisco analyzed 699 African American adults who underwent complete … Read more
Personalized dietary advice based on a person’s genetic makeup improves eating habits compared to current “one-size-fits-all” dietary recommendations, says a University of Toronto researcher. The findings were published online November 14 in the journal PLOS ONE. “We conducted the first randomized, controlled trial to determine the impact of disclosing DNA-based dietary advice on eating habits,” … Read more
On November 20, dental hygienists across Canada will celebrate Universal Children’s Day and reconfirm their commitment to promoting and protecting children’s rights, including the right to good oral and overall health, education, and freedom from harm. While much progress has been made in the 60 years since Universal Children’s Day was first proclaimed, many children … Read more
Mucus – part of the 0.5% of saliva that is not water – contains salivary mucins, compounds that actively protect teeth from damage by the cavity-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans, according to a new study. Previously it was thought that salivary mucins – large glycoproteins – did little more than keep mucus in saliva slippery and … Read more
FDI and partner organizations representing the world’s doctors, nurses, pharmacists and physical therapists have jointly developed ‘HealthyScore’, an application designed to help individuals in collaboration with their health professionals set targets and track progress towards agreed health goals. HealthyScore was developed by the World Health Professions Alliance WHPA with the support of the International Federation … Read more
Futuredontics®, the nation’s leading provider of dental marketing services, is offering a live encore presentation of founder Fred Joyal’s popular webinar, “Google Hates Your Website.” This special return engagement will help dentists identify and solve common website problems that hurt their search engine optimization and new patient acquisition efforts. Brought back by popular demand, the … Read more
The Dawson Academy, advanced dental continuing education provider, will start offering courses in Canada beginning January 2015. The Academy’s first course offering in Canada will be January 16 & 17, 2015 in Toronto. The cornerstone of The Dawson Academy’s curriculum, “Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design” is designed for general dental practitioners, dental … Read more
Current trends in implant systems and materials – digital technologies for implant planning – strategies for osteoconduction and osteointegration – a core theme at the upcoming IDS The figures provide confirmation: implantology is a growth area in dentistry. In Germany alone, over 800,000 implants are inserted each year. More than 1,300 different dental implants are … Read more
A revolutionary saliva test may be on the way.UCLA researchers are working on a test that could have the ability to diagnose diseases like diabetes and cancer. It’s also possible the test could diagnose neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases. The most comprehensive analysis ever conducted of RNA molecules in human saliva, reveals that saliva contains … Read more
The province’s ban on smoking on bar and restaurant patios, playgrounds and public sports fields has received a thumbs up from the Ontario Dental Association. The ban, announced Friday, takes effect on Jan. 1, 2015. “As the experts in oral health care, dentists see the damage tobacco does to the mouth and teeth every day,” … Read more
FDI World Dental Federation is today launching the World Oral Health Day 2015 (WOHD 2015) ‘Smile for life’ campaign to remind people everywhere about the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. World Oral Health Day is celebrated throughout the world on 20th March each year with a wide range of awareness-raising activities organized … Read more