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Malocclusions in children is an increasing problem, which in many cases is misdiagnosed. A recent study reported that around 90 percent of the children in primary and early mixed dentition present signs of a developing malocclusion.1 The current knowledge in oral biology permits to identify several factors associated with a developing malocclusions. Oral dysfunctions present … Read more

INTRODUCTIONFractures of the anterior dentition are a common condition mostly among young patients. Dental materials, such as composite and ceramics offer the possibility to create highly esthetic restorations. However, when there is a considerable amount of healthy tooth structure remaining, the material of choice for most anterior restorations is composite in order to preserve sound … Read more

ABSTRACTThis paper briefly describes the history of overdentures and the philosophy of their use over the last 150 years. This literature review compares the results of a prospective, longitudinal, cohort study with other published literature. If a patient with a terminal dentition will change behaviors, improve their daily oral hygiene, and follow preventive protocols, then … Read more

INTRODUCTIONWear damaged dentition present in patients with a variety of problems, including malocclusion, loss of function, and poor esthetics. A universal occurrence, most clinicians generally identify wear as the combination of erosion, attrition, and abrasion.1 Although wear naturally occurs during aging, it can lead to decreasing the protective network of enamel and dentin, leaving teeth … Read more

Orthodontics is a multi-factorial dental procedure that involves the patient, general dentist, orthodontist, assistant(s), hygienist, treatment coordinator, front desk personnel, and sometimes, an oral surgeon or periodontist. Collaboration and communication between the teams is essential. In most cases, each performs his or her role in isolation from the others, sending an email on occasion. So … Read more

oft tissue diode lasers have been used for decades, but now their affordability and portability make them truly a piece of equipment every practitioner should consider. In this article we will discuss how they work and how to work with them with the intent that if you have a laser already you’ll pick up tips … Read more

Bright lights, ubiquitous in the dental operatory, are necessary tools of the craft. With the expansion of technology in light-cured resin composites, whitening procedures, and the mindfulness to save energy by ‘going green’, we’re seeing a consequent proliferation of sources emitting intense beams of high-energy visible light (HEV). HEV consists of a narrow band of … Read more

I am so excited to be a dentist in the year 2014. I started out way back in 1977 as a freshman at the University of Southern California dental school wanting to help people by relieving their pain and preventing them from having it. As my practice evolved from giving relief from dental, bony and … Read more

ABSTRACT:When people experience orofacial pain, their first call is often to their dentist. Many different conditions will present with similar symptoms, making it difficult for a dentist to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Without a correct diagnosis, it is virtually impossible to provide the care necessary to alleviate a person’s pain. The goal of this … Read more

INTRODUCTION:A long-standing goal of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dentistry is to quantify the relative occlusal forces on each tooth through the sequence of movements during which the teeth are engaged. Articulating paper alone, along with other methods (wax bites, articulated casts etc.), depend ultimately on a subjective interpretation by the dentist. Despite best intentions, many oversights … Read more

Every once in a while, certain individuals or groups are able to make restrictions and protocols for the entire profession that are simply missing the element of common sense. Once the restrictions are in place, it takes a monumental effort to change them so that they are more practical and fair. Very often it involves … Read more

Dental implants have gained popularity for the treatment of edentulous sites.1,2 Global demand for dental implants is increasing and is expected to increase substantially in the future. In this respect, long-term edentulism of the posterior maxillary dentition poses complications such as insufficient alveolar width, depth or both. Increased pneumatization of the maxillary sinus, alveolar resorption … Read more

INTRODUCTIONFor over 40 years, my academic colleagues in radiology have taught you, your dental assistants and your dental hygienists to use rectangular collimation for intraoral x-ray procedures to minimize the x-ray dose to the patient.1 And for almost 40 years, no dental office has used them. Why? Using the old rectangular collimating devices that we … Read more

The Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is Ontario Dental Association’s signature dental conference and trade show. Now in its 147th year, the ASM continues to be the prominent gathering place for all dental professionals. The ASM offers an unparalleled educational program featuring some of the best and brightest minds in the field of dentistry. Year after … Read more