If someone says money isn’t important, or the amount of money you have doesn’t matter, I guarantee they don’t have very much of it. While it is true that money in and of itself won’t make a person happy, it can be vitally important, especially when you don’t have enough of it. I know many … Read more
Cologne–At the IDS in Cologne, Germany (March 20-24, 2007), the global dental industry will present innovative products, techniques and services that promote effective cooperation between the dentist, prophylactic team and patient in conserving and restoring good health. “Visitors to the International Dental Show, the world’s largest dentistry/dental technology exhibition, will discover how the dentist, prophylactic … Read more
Winnipeg, MB–The Western Canada Dental Society is holding its 39th annual seminar and bonspiel March 14-17, 2007, in Vancouver, BC. For information, contact Dr. Elgin Duke at (604) 585-3177 or email elginduke@novascom.net.
Ottawa–“Many conditions that plague the body are manifested in the mouth, a readily accessible vantage point from which to view the onset, progress and management of numerous systemic diseases” according to the Oral-Systemic Health Connection from the US-based National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The Dentistry Canada Fund (DCF), the Canadian charity for oral … Read more
What is health? Is it complete mental, physical and social well-being? Why does ‘quality of life’ matter in healthcare? Are we nearing a day when teeth will be grown in labs? Will a convergence is specialties benefit public health? “Many conditions that plague the body are manifested in the mouth, a readily accessible vantage point … Read more
Madison, WI–Previous consumer studies have proved that a beautiful smile will make you more attractive. But according to research conducted by Beall Research & Training of Chicago, a new smile will make you appear more intelligent, interesting, successful and wealthy to others as well. Two sets of photos were created, with each set showing four … Read more
Technology can be a boon or a bust to your practice.
In the following presentation, I would like to illustrate two different approaches used to restore the anterior mandible which has one or two missing teeth. Although they are totally different approaches, the goal of maintaining bone around the implants and adjacent teeth is attained in both cases. In each of the following cases, there isn’t … Read more
The initial treatment plan for implant dentistry should include the ideal implant size, based primarily upon biomechanic and esthetic considerations. When a tooth is replaced in traditional prosthetics, the abutment teeth are already provided by nature. For example, the missing posterior teeth have posterior abutments and the missing maxillary anterior teeth have anterior abutments. When … Read more
Edentulism persists in a large percentage of the North American population in spite of decades of advances in oral health.1 Unfortunately, when studies designed to assess the reasons for full-mouth extractions are reviewed, in most countries, the biggest predictors or factors leading to edentulism are associated with the cost of dental treatment or related to … Read more
This article is based on a detailed and comprehensive research on the Canadian Market for Dental Implants conducted at iData Research Inc. The company is an incorporated international market research and consulting group focused on providing market intelligence for companies, investors, and market participants around the world. This article is intended to supply general information … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Because bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning. www.ontarioagd.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc. www.tordent.com CONTINUING EDUCATION ENDODONTICS: 2-DAY HANDS-ON COURSES IN VANCOUVER Advanced techniques for treatment of root canal … Read more
The latest craze in implant dentistry is ‘teeth in an hour’. This is possible through the use of the CT scan, and the available programs used view the scan from a dental perspective. These programs allow you to preview the implant placement before anesthesia is even administered. Implant number, angulation, length and width can all … Read more
In my opinion, the advent of predictable implant therapy is a good stimulus for endodontics. Implant therapy has, in one view, called on endodontics to improve its predictability, safety and efficiency. If endodontics has a rival in implants, endodontics must meet its competition head on. Observance of two key principles, amongst others, can maximize endodontic … Read more
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2006 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names … Read more
Communication between the dentist and dental laboratory is paramount to successful treatment. The practice of writing a prescription and drawing sketches to describe what is desired has been supplanted by high technology. Modern laboratory technicians expect and should receive better tools to help illustrate the desired end result. Through excellent communication, the dentist and lab … Read more
Since the beginning of life, human beings are constantly sourcing how to improve and valorize their appearance. It has been shown that when people are confident on their look they are more prone to have a positive attitude towards life and others and this often flows to social success. This individual primordial necessity it’s a … Read more
The increased popularity of cosmetic dentistry and “smile makeovers” has lead to significant increase in the number of porcelain veneers fabricated in recent years. There has also been an increased interest in minimally invasive preparations and porcelain veneers.1-5 The use of stacked porcelain veneers allows for dentists to fabricate porcelain veneers that can be .5mm … Read more
