This paper will describe the causes of oral pain in the palliative patient and the important role of the palliative care dentist in the treatment of oral pain to reduce suffering in the patient’s final days.
Canada’s population is rapidly aging, accompanied by a shifting landscape in oral healthcare needs. In 2021, individuals aged 65 and older accounted for 18.5% of the national population, and this figure is projected to increase sharply by 2068.1 This demographic trend presents both challenges and opportunities for the Canadian healthcare system, particularly in the field of … Read more
As the global population ages, dental professionals increasingly encounter patients with cognitive impairments that compromise their ability to provide informed consent. This article reviews the ethical frameworks and regulatory standards that guide informed consent in dentistry.
This essay will present important considerations for dealing with the senior patient, and the ways in which dental offices can be adapted to make them more welcoming, accessible, and responsive to the needs of this steadily increasing patient population.
The past two years have ushered in a quiet but consequential evolution in geriatric dentistry or gerodontology, one driven by demographic urgency and sharpened by cross-continental scholarship.
Geriatric dentistry, also referred to as gerodontics, gerontology, or gerodontology, focuses on providing dental care to older adults, including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various dental issues.
As populations around the world age at an unprecedented rate, it is the responsibility of the dental profession to recognize the importance of geriatric dentistry.
Over the next 20 years, Canada’s senior population is expected to grow by 68%, with the group aged 75 and older doubling to approximately 10.4 million.1 With advancements in dental care, more seniors are retaining their natural dentition into older age, many with complex work including crowns, bridges, implants, etc. For dentists, this demographic shift means … Read more
It is a great privilege to have been invited to serve as the editor responsible for geriatric dentistry for the Oral Health Journal. The demographic landscape of Canada has undergone a notable shift in recent decades concurrent with the aging of the “Baby Boomers.” In the 1960’s, Canada’s population structure resembled a pyramid with youth … Read more
Biotensegrity is a new word. An explanation of its origins opens the door to a new and unfamiliar world which seems to have nothing to do with orthodontics. Does it merit spending time on it or is just another distraction in an overcrowded schedule? Is it an attempt to sell another piece of equipment? This … Read more
Abstract The dental profession represents a significant player in the future trajectory of the current opioid crisis. Exercising sound clinical judgement and adhering to evidence-based principles of pain management are essential. The aim of the present report is to review the current landscape of the opioid crisis and present evidence-based acute pain management strategies in … Read more
Following three years of planning and deliberation, the Toronto Chapter of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity has unveiled a project to build a geriatric dental clinic at the Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto. Seniors are the fastest growing patient population and highly vulnerable to oral disease. Many are physically and medically unable to access care. … Read more
Oral Health Group is proud to invite you to “Canada Rocks” a dental party that is being held in Toronto on Friday, April 29th. Come and party with us at Lee’s Palace in downtown Toronto, on Friday, April 29th from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Live performances by Dr. Elliot Mechanic and the Surf Sisters, with … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Donna Scott, at its annual general meeting in Victoria, British Columbia, on October 31. Donna hails from Yukon and joins president-elect Gerry Cool (Alberta), past president Mandy Hayre (British Columbia), and directors Leanne Huvenaars (Saskatchewan), Deanna Mackay (Manitoba), Beth … Read more
While a strong majority of Canadians support the concept of a pan-Canadian pharmacare program, they don’t necessarily want it to replace their existing private prescription drug plans according to a national survey conducted as part of the Canadian Pharmacists Association’s (CPhA) Pharmacare 2.0 Initiative. In the national survey conducted by Abacus Data for CPhA, 79% … Read more
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program was recently awarded a 2015 Power of A Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Power of A Awards showcase how associations leverage their unique resources to solve problems, advance industry/professional performance, kick start innovation, and improve world … Read more
The Donor: Michael Carabash The Gift: Joining Canadian dentists with Jamaica’s 1000 Smiles Project The Reason: To help impoverished people get dental care Michael Carabash was attending an awards ceremony last year in Toronto when he heard a presentation by a dentist who had volunteered extensively in developing countries. The dentist, Dr. Tim Milligan, said … Read more
ROI Corporation is excited to celebrate alongside Tom W. Schramm, Broker, as he rings in his 20th year as a sales representative for the company. “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Tom over the past 20 years,” said Timothy A. Brown, President & CEO, ROI Corporation, “I have watched him grow substantially … Read more
Parents Hold the Key to Helping Kids Stay Cavity Free While all children are born cavity free, statistics show that caries, the disease that causes tooth decay, is the most common, chronic childhood disease in the United States—five times more common than asthma. Yet unlike asthma, tooth decay can be prevented. February is National Children’s … Read more
During National Non-Smoking Week (January 18–24), one of Canada’s longest running health promotion initiatives, dental hygienists will remind all Canadians of the need to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in Canada, few may be aware that the … Read more