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World’s Largest Dental Fair Expands Space Cologne–IDS, the International Dental Show, April 12th to 16th, 2005 in Cologne, has set its course for a growth-orientated fair. In addition to well-known Halls 13 and 14, the world’s largest and most comprehensive leading international trade fair for dental medicine and dental technology will also occupy Hall 10. … Read more

It is so very difficult to convey to you, to commit to words, my thoughts, my concerns and my hopes. How can a relatively fit, very active, outdoors-type person, a sports junkie, “wannabe” golfer suddenly have his whole world shattered-by a mosquito? Friday, September 6, 2002 for me began with a 7:30 a.m. appointment for … Read more

By Tim D. Sands, DDS, Dip OMFS and Bruce R. Pynn, Msc, DDS, FRCDS(C) Oral malignant metastases are a relatively rare finding considering the incidence of metastatic tumors in the body. They account for less than one percent of all metastatic malignancies, which prefer to spread to the spine, pelvis, skull or ribs.1 Most oral … Read more

By Howard. Holmes, DDS, Dip OMFS, FICD; David Lam, DDS; Taylor MC Quire, DDS and Peter Giolious DDS ABSTRACT Inferior Alveolar Nerve injury is a serious neurological complication which can result from a number of reasons, the most common of which is by performing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. The purpose of this paper is … Read more

By Ron Goodlin DDS, FAGD, Holly Gilchchrist CDA,Level II and Lori Place CDA Level II SYSTEMIC SAFETY ISSUES Multiple exposures of hydrogen peroxide have resulted in localized effects on the gastric mucosa, decreased food consumption, reduced weight gain and blood chemistry changes in mice and rats. Studies indicate that caution is necessary to avoid swallowing … Read more

By Dr. J.M. Symington, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS and Mr. O.R. Perry, MSc Over the next 20 years, Canada’s population will age profoundly according to Statistics Canada. In turn, this change will bring about significantly new clinical needs of Canadian dental patients and adjustments to the type and level of services provided by Canadian dental … Read more

Dr. J.M. Symington, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS and Mr. O.R. Perry, MSc THE GROWING NUMBER OF OLDER PATIENTS In Part 1 of this series on Canada’s aging population, we observed how, if trends continue, the number of dental visits will grow at less than the population rate and the type of dental services provided will … Read more

Dr. J.M. Symington, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS and Mr. O.R. Perry, MSc THE GROWING NUMBER OF OLDER PATIENTS Part 1 of this series on Canada’s aging dental population, observed how, if trends continue, the number of dental visits will grow at less than the population rate and the number and type of dental services will … Read more

By Dennis Springhetti, DDS and Mr. Chang Kim, RDT, MDT Both the dentist and the patient experience a great deal of joy and excitement when a smile is restored. As Dr. David Hornbrook says, “The patient is truly receiving a gift”. With severely worn teeth in a young man, a new smile is really a … Read more

The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and The Dental Alumni Association celebrated the inauguration of the U of T Faculty of Dentistry Research Endowment Fund and honored four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the dental profession. The Awards of Distinction Gala paid tribute to Honoree of Distinction Arthur Zwingenberger, Chairman of SciCan; … Read more

This has been quite a year for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at The University of Toronto. Only 12 months ago, Ontario’s only training program in this specialty was on the verge of extinction. The Toronto General Hospital, one of Canada’s largest, was questioning the need for the presence of oral and maxillofacial … Read more

Porcelain has been one of the key materials that the clinician has relied on for nearly fifty years. Porcelain fused to metal is still a popular choice today. With the dramatic increase in the aging baby boomer market metal free restoration has rapidly evolved as one of the primary restorative materials of 21st century. Leucite … Read more

The modern era of esthetic dentistry incorporates techniques, materials and ceramics that have greatly impacted the approaches used by clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and case design of today’s compromised smile. Challenges in the early years of prosthetic dental reconstruction involved color, strength, tooth reduction, and periodontal health. In the early 1980s, the advent … Read more

ABSTRACT: In the search to idealize esthetic dental restorations, many authors have advocated using geometric or mathematical proportions to aid in establishing a mathematical model to improve dental esthetics in a predictable way. Analysis of beautiful smiles has revealed repeatable, objective principles that can be applied to evaluate and improve dental esthetics. Although controversial, the … Read more

Restoring the cervical area of teeth is a frequent encounter of the restorative dentist. The causes of these lesions may result from caries, erosion, abrasion, and abfractions. Modern composite resins offer high polishability, ease of handling, and optimal shade matching for ultimate esthetics. When combined with the new generation bonding agents, composite resins provide excellent … Read more

By Ron Goodlin, DDS, FAGD; Holly Gilchchrist, CDA, Level II and Lori Place, CDA, Level II The “tooth whitening” industry is a billion dollar a year bonanza for companies who are manufacturing and promoting bleaching products to the public as well as those dentists who are knowledgeable and willing to provide these services to their … Read more