As practitioners, many of us have had at one time or another had to make diagnostic and treatment decisions involving the maxillo-mandibular relationship for our patients. Whether we are performing anterior esthetics, full mouth rehabilitation, orthodontics or just want to replace edentulous areas with a removable partial denture consideration of mandibular positioning must be part … Read more
The initial diagnosis and treatment of facial pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is becoming a routine part of practice for many general dentists. Some studies estimate the prevalence of clinically significant TMD to be as high as five percent of the general population with as many as two percent seeking some form of treatment for … Read more
Collective Understand and Mutual Aid- “CUMA”, describes the interaction of a highly skilled and driven team, consisting of both dentist and ceramist, practicing symbiotically through understanding, trust and expertise. As we had previously discussed, so much more should be involved in inter-professional communication than a laboratory prescription with A3 written on it and the rest … Read more
A Review of Malpractice Coverage for Canadian Dentists
To view the tables in this ariticle please click here. (14KB PDF) ABSTRACT The relationship between obturated root canal fillings and the external surface of the root was examined to determine if a correlation exists between asymmetric root canal obturations and unfilled canals. Extracted, root canal treated teeth were selected and digitally radiographed from different … Read more
After four or more arduous years of intensive study at Dental school, usually preceded by a variable number of years of University education we finally receive our Dental Degrees and a license to practice is conferred upon us by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. It is this latter confirmation that extends to us the … Read more
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2005 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning. www.ontarioagd.org ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information. www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto … Read more
For a period following introduction of practice incorporation to a province, dental practice sales continue as in the past (i.e. sales of assets of dental practices, not shares of dental corporations). After a few years, dentists and their advisors adjust their thinking and share sales become the norm. This is the first installment of a … Read more
One of the most important and challenging decisions we make as practitioners and small business owners is choosing our dental laboratory partner. It has far reaching consequences for the success of our practice, since nearly 38 percent of the average general practice’s revenues are from fixed crown and bridgework alone. According to a recent Dental … Read more
Urban Dental Centre, Mississauga, ON “Star Trek,” is what I said to Mike Kavanagh of Patterson Dental. That’s what I wanted my new office to look like. He accepted my challenge on behalf of Patterson Dental and together with TRIPAR Improvements, they built me the office of my dreams. The capability of holding lectures and … Read more
One of the main responsibilities of any dental professional is to educate patients about the needs that exist in their mouths and about opportunities that are available in dentistry — opportunities that have been with us for a long time but have not been accessed by the patient, and new opportunities that come with progress … Read more
Communicating financial arrangements with patients is often considered one of the most difficult aspects of practice operations. But with the right tools and the right attitude, collecting money from your patients can be rewarding and fun.
The “magic” combination of meticulous treatment-planning together with special chemistry between patient, dental team, and laboratory technician usually exists in our most successful cases. This article illustrates how early recognition of a dental problem and a systematic plan for its correction has enabled this 17-year-old patient to bloom and be ready to take on the world.
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Tampa, FL–Baby Buddies, Inc recently introduced its new dentist-designed Baby’s 1st Toothbrush (also known as Angel Brush) that will help parents care for an infant’s often neglected gums and first teeth. The dentist-designed Angel Brush is soft, pliable and molded entirely of silicone, with a unique H-shaped head that is filled with tiny soft bristles … Read more
These reports will focus on two patients with two very different TMD problems. The importance of making a clear and accurate diagnosis is essential to the success of treatment. If we can measure something it becomes a fact, without measurement, it is most often just an opinion. The use of the BioPAK Measurement System* as … Read more
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) can affect a significant portion of the population.1 Clinical symptoms may include one or more of the following: pain in the region of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), headaches, earaches, muscle tenderness, joint noises such as clicking, popping or grating, limited opening or deviation of the mandible on opening/closing, locking, and occlusal … Read more
The diagnosis of the origin of facial pain is a convoluted, complicated issue. Few patients present with an unrestored dentition and a clear history as to the nature of their problem. The origins of orofacial pain can range from neoplasms to syndromes of psychogenic origin. It is incumbent upon the clinician to consider all alternatives … Read more
