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Management of a Dislodged Implant-supported Full-arch Bridge Due to Multiple Prosthetic Screw Fractures: A Case Report

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Abstract: Introduction: Implant-supported prostheses predictably lead to successful esthetic and functional rehabilitations of patients with missing teeth. Nonetheless, technical and biological complications may be encountered including those leading to a dislodgement of an implant-supported prosthesis. Case report: An 83-year-old female patient presented to the University of Toronto, Graduate Prosthodontic specialty clinic on an emergency basis … Read more

Implant Supported Removable Partial Denture: The Why and the How

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Background information: The use of dental implants in the rehabilitation of partially edentulous and completely edentulous patients has been available for many years. The benefits of dental implants in improving the quality of life for these patients have been well documented. The replacement of missing teeth can take the form of both the fixed and … Read more

Immediate Implant Placement in the Maxillary Molar with Concomitant Versah Lift, Osseodensification and VIPCTG – A Case Report

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Introduction Today, it is generally accepted amongst clinicians that endosseous dental implants have become the standard of care when listing treatment options for restoring an edentulous space. This was not the case as early as 20 years ago! Over the last 4 decades translational science and clinical research have broadened our knowledge around the processes … Read more

Ridge Augmentation Using a Non-resorbable Ti-reinforced Membrane for Implant Rehabilitation in the Posterior Mandible

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Introduction In patients with inadequate ridge dimensions, the successful placement of dental implants is a challenge with regards to maintaining an ideal 3D positioning of the implant fixtures. Vertical and/or horizontal ridge augmentation procedures may be necessary using a combination of biomaterials to achieve this objective. Effective one-wall reconstruction of the posterior mandible has been … Read more

Dentply Sirona World 2022

Dentply Sirona World

Dentsply Sirona World 2022 in Las Vegas inspired over 4500 attendees during the three-day event. DS World featured extraordinary entertainment, industry-leading clinical education courses, and a great networking opportunity for the dental industry. “The energy was electrifying! You could feel the excitement and passion to learn, connect, engage, and work together to transform dentistry and … Read more

Mentoring Young Dentists

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You may not know this, but the Federation of Canadian Dental Students Associations (“FCDSA”) will be holding its bi-annual conference in Montreal on January 13 and 14. Yes, we are that close to January! This event will provide current dental students an opportunity to hear from speakers about preparing for those anxious moments as they … Read more

Devils and Miracles: DMC’s 2022 Dental Outreach Program to Grenada

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Devil! Devil! Come And Play. Emancipated. But Drag the Chain. Let Blackened Blood Fill Your Vein. Escape From Thought. Go Insane. On with the Horns! Masquerade! Now Rise Like Ash of Burned Cane. – Rise Like Ash of Burned Cane – Floating High. Beyond Terrain. Over Clouds to the Astral Plane. Where Rivers o’ Rum … Read more

Digital Dentistry & Your Practice

Digital Dentistry

We wear many hats in our daily practice – doctor, artist, engineer and therapist to name a few. Under all those hats we are always thinking: how can I make this better? How can I make this faster? How can I make this more comfortable? To answer all of these questions and steer our patients … Read more

The Rights and Responsibilities of Dental Patients

Dental Patients

Because of the special relationship that exists between a healthcare provider and a patient, dental practices must be dedicated to the well-being of their patients. The duty of healthcare providers obligates the entire dental office team to treat patients with dignity. Unlike the transactional relationships that may exist in non-healthcare retail sectors, clinicians and team … Read more

Office Design: Yonge Star Dental

Yonge Star Dental

THE WHY: Owner’s story Dr. Wenyi Yuan started his career as a vaccine research scientist. At the age of 29, he decided to follow his heart by shifting career directions and enrolling in dental school at U of T. During dental school he would often envision opening his dream start up practice – a uniquely … Read more

Market: Post COVID

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Many are asking great questions about corporate buyers and the effects of the rising interest rates and inflation on practice values. The market continues to expand as corporate buyers, like traditional ones, see the value in healthcare. I may sound like a broken record, especially now that we are two years past those initial dark … Read more

What Are Great Teams Made Of?

Great Teams

What Does The Science Say? Google has taken some deep dives into what makes for a great team member and has also conducted research into the attributes of effective teams. In 2012, Google conducted a well-known study called Project Aristotle, which sought to understand the characteristics of high-performing teams, and the results were surprising. Teams … Read more

Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 6)

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Q: What is the difference between recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis? A: In previous classification systems, recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis were thought to be distinct disease entities that were separated from periodontitis. However, current evidence has never been able to substantiate that, so recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis are excluded from the 2018 AAP … Read more

My Journey on a Bullet Train

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It is truly an honour to introduce this special technology issue of Oral Health. Throughout my life, technology has guided me on a bullet-train journey of opportunity and discovery. It all started when I left my orthodontic practice in Boston to join a dental Internet company in Washington, DC, at a time when 56K was … Read more

Keeping Your Practice and Patient Information Safe

Cyber Security

Cyber Security Tips from Canada’s Largest DSO With the rise of technology in healthcare, it is more important than ever to protect your data. Technology is a key enabler and advantage in the delivery of optimal patient care, but the systems we use can introduce additional vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. The convenience of … Read more

AI in Dentistry: A Gentle Revolution

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Some years ago, a widely read magazine published a writer’s first-hand account of going to 50 dentists and getting almost as many different diagnoses and treatment plans, ranging in cost from under $500 to nearly $30,000. The author’s conclusion, no doubt shared by millions of readers: “Dentistry is a stunningly inexact science.” The kindest interpretation … Read more

Patient Engagement Gaps: Unlock the Hidden Powers of Automation

Automation

By now, most, if not all practices, utilize automation as part of their workflow. However, can automation seek out revenue opportunities beyond what you expect from automated messages? RecallMax™ has identified three gaps in patient engagement that come from not using automation to the fullest extent. Gap 1: Limitations with automated messages Given the recent … Read more