ABSTRACT:When people experience orofacial pain, their first call is often to their dentist. Many different conditions will present with similar symptoms, making it difficult for a dentist to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Without a correct diagnosis, it is virtually impossible to provide the care necessary to alleviate a person’s pain. The goal of this … Read more
INTRODUCTION:A long-standing goal of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dentistry is to quantify the relative occlusal forces on each tooth through the sequence of movements during which the teeth are engaged. Articulating paper alone, along with other methods (wax bites, articulated casts etc.), depend ultimately on a subjective interpretation by the dentist. Despite best intentions, many oversights … Read more
Every once in a while, certain individuals or groups are able to make restrictions and protocols for the entire profession that are simply missing the element of common sense. Once the restrictions are in place, it takes a monumental effort to change them so that they are more practical and fair. Very often it involves … Read more
Dental implants have gained popularity for the treatment of edentulous sites.1,2 Global demand for dental implants is increasing and is expected to increase substantially in the future. In this respect, long-term edentulism of the posterior maxillary dentition poses complications such as insufficient alveolar width, depth or both. Increased pneumatization of the maxillary sinus, alveolar resorption … Read more
INTRODUCTIONFor over 40 years, my academic colleagues in radiology have taught you, your dental assistants and your dental hygienists to use rectangular collimation for intraoral x-ray procedures to minimize the x-ray dose to the patient.1 And for almost 40 years, no dental office has used them. Why? Using the old rectangular collimating devices that we … Read more
The Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is Ontario Dental Association’s signature dental conference and trade show. Now in its 147th year, the ASM continues to be the prominent gathering place for all dental professionals. The ASM offers an unparalleled educational program featuring some of the best and brightest minds in the field of dentistry. Year after … Read more
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, free dental screenings for first time pediatric patients through the end of spring Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the single most common chronic childhood disease. In fact, it is an infectious disease. Mothers with cavities can transmit caries-producing oral bacteria to their babies when they … Read more
Crosstex International, Inc., a recognized leader in infection prevention and control products and services, is proud to announce the launch of 8558-STERILE, a new toll-free Infection Control helpline. The Infection Control helpline was established after several infection control breaches made top news headlines in the dental sector. This spotlight on infection control protocol had many … Read more
February is American Heart Month. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show you care. Give and get a health screening! Come to the CDS Wellness Center, Room CC20, and get proprietary, preventative health tests from the Cleveland Heart Lab.Back by popular demand is the BlueApple Health Screening. Come to the CDS Wellness Center at … Read more
Journées dentaires internationales du Québec will host the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada from May 23rd to 27th in Montreal The Journées dentaires internationales du Québec will take place this spring from May 23rd to 27th, 2014 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The annual meeting of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec expects … Read more
Mobile Office Brings Free Dental Care Directly to Disadvantaged Communities Carestream Dental has partnered with Aspen Dental to provide equipment for the Aspen Dental MouthMobile, a fully-equipped dental office on wheels that will go directly into communities and provide free dental care and oral health education. It’s all part of Aspen Dental’s Healthy Mouth Movement, … Read more
Walmart Supercentres has authorized www.SmileShapers.ca to offer 25 brand new, turn-key dental franchises! ROI Corporation is the exclusive agent for the Franchisor (Smile Shapers) and we will assist in knowing more about this incredible opportunity moving forwards. This is a unique offering to purchase your own Smile Shapers Franchise and be your own boss! Walmart … Read more
More than 800 children and parents will be guided by “tooth fairies” and other “dental heroes” through the award-winning Teddy Bear Clinic onto dental treatment and cleanings at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s 13thannual “Give Kids a Smile Day.” The proceedings will take place in the Squire Hall lobby and dental clinics … Read more
2014 marks the 40-year anniversary for ROI Corporation, Canada’s practice appraisal and sales leader. Roy Brown founded ROI Corporation in 1974 at his family home in Mississauga and the company is pleased to announce yet another decade of success. “It’s remarkable to see how far my father’s vision has developed and where it has taken … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the world’s largest non-profit membership association dedicated to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry, has launched a new consumer website,www.YourSmileBecomesYou.com. With the launch of this site, AACD is embarking on a new campaign aimed to help educate consumers about cosmetic dentistry, encourage them in their pursuit to … Read more
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Worldwide, obesity is becoming so prevalent that it can be characterized as an epidemic. It is a chronic health issue that affects more than 500 million people, according to the World Health Organization. The U.S. has a particularly high rate of obesitywith more than one-third of the adult population falling into that category, according to … Read more
Dr. Adam Langan of the Langan Dental Health Center in Norfolk, leads his community to a healthier future. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental caries (cavities) is an epidemic in the United States; and although it is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease of children aged 5 … Read more
A World Day for a global issue: oral health FDI World Dental Federation presents a stylish and memorable new World Oral Health Day logo LISTERINE®, Unilever, Henry Schein and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program become the official global partners for World Oral Health Day 2014 FDI World Dental Federation is gearing up for the celebration of … Read more
Cosmetic dentistry is making a comeback, after the industry was hampered by a struggling economy beginning in 2008. New figures from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 2013 State of the Cosmetic Dentistry Industry Survey show that the percentage of practices reporting revenues of more than $2 million has expanded five percentage points since … Read more