Dr. Ellen Dayan had a clear vision of her dental office from the beginning: soft lighting, mellow music and an inviting fireplace create a soothing ambiance as you enter the welcome area, where you are invited to enjoy herbal tea or a flavoured coffee from the refreshment centre. Gleaming hardwood floors and warm dcor give … Read more
Millions of people attend thousands of trade shows covering hundreds of topics at venues around the world. Some of these venues are as well known as the events they stage. One such venue is Koln-Messe in Cologne, Germany. I’ve been to Cologne five times now, four visits to a food industry event and recently to … 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
The crown-down approach for root canal space preparation has been optimized through the past decade by advances in rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) instrumentation.1 The improved canal architecture produced by these instruments in conjunction with enhanced thermosoftened obturation techniques has demonstrably increased the predictability of endodontic success. However; regardless of the iterations in file design, the myriad … Read more
The use of laboratory fabricated resin materials for indirect restorations is not new and, in fact, the first commercially used indirect composite, Isosit, was first introduced in 1981. Over the last decade or so, the introduction of several improved laboratory fabricated composite restorations has created a conservative, aesthetic and predictable treatment alternative for restoring teeth … Read more
Sometimes what appears obvious to one person is not always obvious to another. The technique we use in our practice to fabricate single unit temporary crowns is often cited by dentists attending my lectures and hands on courses as a most valuable “pearl.” It may cost slightly more than your current technique, but the time … Read more
In October 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published its updated “Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings.” Based mainly on hospital-derived data, the document provides workers in all healthcare settings with a scientific review, specific recommendations for reducing the potential for disease transmission through appropriate hand hygiene, and guidance on related … Read more
Re: Viewpoint, Dr. Janice Goodman, March, 2003 I just finished reading the editorial from Dr. Goodlin and your Viewpoint. The following comments are intended to provide you with insight and hopefully another point of view that will enlighten you in the process of accreditation with the AACD. In reference to your article, you certainly made … 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, 2003 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
This 288-page illustrated paperback oral and maxillofacial surgery text book contains relevant introductory material on oral surgery. It is a British book intended primarily for under graduate dental students as well as nurses, dental assistants and para dental personnel. The basic chapters focus on; the new patient; general patient management; management of patients with certain … Read more
In spite of travel concerns due to international conflict and SARS, the International Dental Show (IDS) experienced a seven percent increase in visitors — 63,000 people from 132 countries attended. With around 1,400 suppliers from 51 countries, 59 percent of them from abroad, and approx. 63,000 trade visitors from 132 countries, the already high level … 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
Allegedly motivated by budgetary constraints and a proposed change in the focus of its service programs, the impending closure of the internationally-renowned oral and maxillofacial surgery program and its parent Dental Department by The Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, should send a clear message to the public, the dental profession and the specialty as … 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
Partial dentures, at times, are a forgotten alternative in replacing missing teeth. Their one major aesthetic failing is the need to use clasps for direct retention. Clasps require at least 180 encirclement of the tooth to act as an active retainer. This means that the clasp arm may be displayed on the buccal surface of … Read more
Resin composite is currently the material of choice for direct aesthetic restorations. The properties of contemporary composites have improved considerably generating predictable, aesthetic, durable and biologically compatible posterior restorations. However, posterior composite restorations remain technique sensitive. A concern of clinicians when placing any posterior restoration is the potential for poor adaptation of the material to … Read more
Restoration of a single discolored maxillary central incisor to a near mirror image of the contralateral tooth, in all esthetic, functional, biological, and material dimensions, is a very formidable task at best and an exercise in utter frustration at worst. The reasons for this supreme challenge are both obvious and subtle: The maxillary central incisor … Read more
In recent years, significant improvements in composite resin technology have occurred. The development of these composite materials has provided clinicians with the ability to directly restore fractured, misshapen, mal-aligned teeth and to repair enamel defects easily. The availability of composite materials with improved physical and optical characteristics facilitates the development of enhanced aesthetics while maintaining … Read more
One of the greatest challenges in restorative dentistry is achieving natural aesthetics of the single anterior tooth. Matching the hue, chroma, and value, along with the proper contour takes artistic skill. Communicating the proper anatomy, color, opacity, translucency and polychromatic variations can be a frustrating experience for the dentist and laboratory technician. Chair side composite … Read more
The concept of osseointegration has evolved significantly since it was originally introduced by Branemark. The envelope has been continually expanded, such that now we are not only routinely performing successful single and multiple implant restorations, but both we, as professionals, and our patients expect aesthetic excellence. If proper care in treatment planning and execution of … Read more