I was having a great day. I just finished tray bleaching my teeth post-ortho, and I demo-ed a shade scanner. The results came back that my front teeth were now basically A1-B1 from the original C3 shade. This made me feel just great about them, and since I was going to the Crown and Bridge … Read more
POSSIBLE PARKINSON’S DISEASE THERAPY Toronto Western Hospital Krembil Neuroscience Centre researchers have discovered that low levels of a protein named “sonic hedgehog” may influence control of motion by the brain. “Sonic hedgehog” was named after a video game character. Originally it was thought that sonic hedgehog affected only the brain when it was developing but … Read more
Creating a high-performing team begins with developing a culture and climate in your dental practice where your team connects with the vision and understands what is expected of them in their individual role and contribution.
In today’s environment, staying at the forefront of our profession requires commitment to lifelong learning. As a practice develops, so must a dentist’s diagnostic and clinical skills, as well as the technical competency of the team. For a practice to really reach its fullest potential, these must also be supported by effective administrative and business … Read more
Between dental professionals there are a variety of working arrangements, including partnerships, cost-sharing agreements and…associate agreements.
Rochester, NY–Eastman Kodak Company introduces its newest digital photography solution for dentists: an easy-to-use solution-with a “direct from the camera” printing solution for even more value and convenience. The Kodak DX6490 Dental Digital Camera System includes everything needed to capture, as well as print, high-quality digital dental images and download them to computers. In addition, … Read more
Toronto–Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting and PHSN-TV have reached an agreement that will have programming from Alliance Atlantis’ specialty networks in the waiting rooms of more than 1,800 health care professionals across Canada. Under the terms of the agreement Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting will be the exclusive Canadian specialty broadcaster available on PHSN-TV. Alliance Atlantis is providing PHSN-TV … Read more
Chicago–Patients shouldn’t be offended if their dentist asks if they recently smoked pot, snorted cocaine or took a hit of ecstasy; if they have a history of drug abuse; or if they are a recovering alcoholic. Honest answers to these questions provide crucial information that could affect the way dentists provide care, according to the … Read more
Being at an age where it’s easier to remember what happened to me when I was 10 rather than what happened to me 10 days ago, I recall having a bit of a sweet tooth as a kid. I was scrawny and really sick a lot so I got spoiled… lots of candies and cake, … Read more
Compliance with the “Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act” (PIPEDA), is currently a “hot” topic for Canadian dentists. (This law now applies to the practice of dentistry effective January 1, 2004.) PIPEDA essentially “establishes a right to the protection of personal information collected, used or disclosed in the course of commercial activities…” The Statute … Read more
There have been numerous articles written on instrumentation techniques, utilizing the different rotary nickel titanium files on the market. I have found that practitioners develop a system that works best in their own hands. Often this is a hybrid of several techniques discussed in various articles. After creating a clean, tapered canal, we now need … Read more
Joint Session, March 4-6, 2004 — Vancouver, British Columbia
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY Excellent source of informationon periodontics. www.cap-acp.ca 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 STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, … 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, 2004 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
The title for this editorial could just have appropriately been, ‘The time for a child’s first dental visit’. Although early childhood caries (ECC) has been shown to be more prevalent in low socio-economic groups, it is also found in the general population. As indicated in the title, ECC is a preventable disease that the profession … 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, 2004 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
The aging of North Americans has attracted the attention of many interest groups. Sports equipment manufacturers have increased their production of golf clubs and decreased their production of tennis rackets. Automobile manufacturers have increased the font size of dashboard instrument displays. The pharmaceutical industry has brought us Viagra. Examples abound. Neurocognitive impairment is a prominent … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY Excellent source of informationon periodontics. www.cap-acp.ca 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 STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, … Read more
Dental practices have had the option to incorporate since August 28, 2002 when the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario changed their regulations to accommodate professional corporations. With the final stages of year-end standardization reserves being incorporated into pre-1995 dental practices, many dentists will be asking if now is the right time to incorporate? … Read more
1 — High-speed internet connection to get connected with your peers! Do you remember in school when you were lost? You knew your teacher knew the answer. You knew some of your classmates knew the answer. With the message boards at www.DentalTown.com, you can access information from other wet-gloved dentists from around the globe in … Read more