In his latest book Management Challenges for the 21st Century, renowned business consultant Peter F Drucker confirms that ” all that’s certain about the future is that it holds profound and unpredictable change.” In fact those who look forward to the future and embrace it with an open mind and the willingness to reject yesterday … Read more
Re: Dangers of dental unit waterlines.At this time there is a controversy brewing concerning the dangers of dental unit waterlines. Recent articles (JADA, Nov. ’99 and Oral Health, Dec. ’99) have stated that there is a serious problem. The JADA article mentions continued concern over Legionella as the prime, potential source of water-related dental infections. … Read more
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references, followed by a 15-question quiz. Dentists who complete the quiz may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of all who complete the quiz will be forwarded to their respective provincial licensing … Read more
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For the past few years, I’ve been actively studying how to make composite filling materials look like teeth. Five or six decades of preventative dentistry has lead to a significant increase in the number of older people with complete dentitions and this has lead to the maturing (aging) of their smiles. I have found an … Read more
Dentistry has done a remarkable job in providing excellent aesthetic, direct anterior restorations. We are now capable of doing similar for posterior teeth as well. The direct posterior composite has evolved now to the point where it not only looks good but functions well also. In fact, Gordon Christensen indicates that “CRA’s longstanding studies conducted … Read more
Today’s revolution in aesthetic dentistry allows clinicians to offer patients a multitude of treatment options. With a variety of new materials and enhanced application techniques, we have numerous methods to improve the appearance of the anterior dentition. In particular, the tooth-coloured, biocompatible materials currently available enable us to achieve restorations that are indistinguishable from natural … Read more
There is no doubt that the face of dentistry is changing, offering boundless opportunities for cosmetic dentists in this new millennium. The evolution of our profession in this field is undergoing a metamorphosis at an increasingly rapid rate. As we review the scope and technology of dentistry throughout the 1900’s, we find that the predominant … Read more
The trend in dental materials and techniques today is “newer, stronger, better.” Whether discussing porcelain systems, bonding agents, or luting resins, most of the clinical cases shown in trade publications today highlight some new technique or material. Without the desire for constant improvement, our profession as well as every other aspect of our lives would … Read more
Diagnosis and treatment options for excessive gingival display
ABSTRACT: Advances in adhesive technology have occurred at a remarkable pace over the past 10 years. It seems as though every month brings a “new” and “better” bonding system onto the market. Clinical protocol is constantly changing. Just when clinicians have mastered one technique, they find it has been supplanted by another. This often creates confusion and suspicion on the part of the dental practitioner. There are, however, some fundamental concepts and principals applicable to all adhesive systems. This paper attempts to present a lucid and comprehensible review of some of these concepts. More importantly, how we can apply these concepts to the practice of clinical dentistry. Many of the latest innovations, such as one step systems and self-etching primers, are discussed. This paper is by no means intended as a comprehensive review of all aspects of adhesive dentistry. It is my hope that readers will come away with a basic understanding of where we are, and may be going, in the constantly evolving field of adhesive dentistry.
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The insurer requests details of treatment for the upper left “Sentral Inkisor.” The original radiographs are returned with five staples through the films. The consultant requests more details because “the patient’s pockets are not deep enough (translation: doesn’t have sufficient funds).” The premium is $6.50 per month but ‘covers’ all services. The clerk at the … Read more
Fluoride has changed the nature of decay that dentists see every day. This has made the diagnosis of fissure caries much more difficult. Before the widespread use of fluoride, caries started with the decalcification and cavitation at the surface, which was easy to diagnose visually or with an explorer. With fluoride, the start of a … Read more
It won’t happen to me.” You know what I mean: I’m referring to the dreaded investigation of your dental practice by your provincial regulatory body arising from a complaint. After all, you are a good dentist and everyone knows “It” only happens to bad dentists, right? In my law practice, I have acted for numerous … Read more
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Recently, a multi-national wireless technology company launched a campaign that featured the word “Jambala.” The ad went on to explain that Jambala meant, “to extend your reach.” This slogan seemed quite fitting to describe the significant advances in the world of wireless technology. In the rapidly changing arena of dental materials there has been an … Read more
ABSTRACT: The use of panoramic radiography in private practice is currently on the rise. This article will discuss panoramic radiography in terms of its principles, its advantages and disadvantages, and common operator mistakes.
