Oral Health

USask Dentistry Research Team Proves Biofilm Method Can Be Used to Inexpensively Test New Tooth Decay Treatments

by Education News Canada

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry research team has proved the usefulness of a method of simulating tooth decay that can allow researchers to test new treatment options without a large expense. “Tooth decay places an immense burden on Canadian society, 14 to 17 billion per year is spent on dental caries-related issue; therefore, the development of alternative treatment options for tooth decay … Read more

Children From Wealthy Backgrounds at Greater Risk of Tooth Wear

by Griffith University

Children who attend private schools or have a high family income are more susceptible to wearing down their teeth than those from lower socio-economic areas according to a global study of 30 countries. Researchers found that easy access to soft drinks, energy drinks and packaged juices in affluent countries increased the risk of tooth decay. … Read more

Face Unafraid the (Holiday) Plans That You’ve Made

by The American Association of Endodontists

Latest AAE Survey Reveals Americans Are Eating Fewer Sweets This Holiday Season and Resolving to Prioritize Oral Health in 2022 It’s no surprise that cases of cracked teeth and dental-related injuries have risen throughout the pandemic – and it may be due in part to pandemic-related stress wreaking havoc on our oral health. With the … Read more

Vaping—Not Prior Smoking—is Associated with Changes in Gene Regulation Linked to Disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USC

Since they hit the market, e-cigarettes have been touted as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes for adult smokers. When research began to suggest otherwise, many questioned whether smoking was still to blame for adverse effects, since most vapers are either “dual users” who also smoke cigarettes or have a prior history of smoking. Now, … Read more

A New U of T Faculty Study Seeks to Discover More About Debilitating TMD

by University of Toronto

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the most common cause of orofacial pain, affecting 8-12 per cent of Canadians, and yet we know far too little about it. A new study from the Faculty of Dentistry seeks to fully assess the biological underpinnings of this disorder. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research have awarded a research team … Read more

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

by Gabrielle Bauer

The Aeras platform takes connectivity up a notch, without sacrificing simplicity When you’re considering a new piece of equipment or software platform, consider asking yourself these two questions: Will it simplify my life? Will it give me peace of mind? The best technological advances achieve both. “If a technology makes your life more complicated, it’s … Read more

Good Oral Health in Pregnancy Could Help Reduce Risk of Premature Birth

by University of Sydney

New research from the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis (gum inflammation that causes bleeding gums) during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of preterm birth and low birth weight in babies. Published recently in the Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, this first-of-its-kind systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether the treatment of … Read more

Calgary to Reintroduce Fluoride to Water Following City Council Vote

by Global News

Fluoride is going back in Calgary water following a Monday decision at city hall. That decision follows a plebiscite question in the October municipal election that found 62 per cent of Calgarians voted in favour of reintroducing the substance dental associations say can prevent tooth decay. City council approved the reintroduction of fluoride in a … Read more

Oral Considerations for Athletes: From Rookie to Major League, or Novice to Olympian

by Beth Parkes, RDH, BSc, Vice President of rdhu
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It would be safe to say, that to become truly remarkable at anything in this life takes a significant amount of effort. It takes routine, commitment, drive, and passion. The above description sounds to me like the makings of an ideal dental client. Someone who is dedicated enough to achieve athletic greatness, could also be … Read more

Study: Obesity Raises the Risk of Gum Disease by Inflating Growth of Bone-Destroying Cells

by The University at Buffalo

Findings may improve understanding of chronic inflammatory, bone-related diseases that develop alongside obesity, such as gum disease, arthritis and osteoporosis Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo research that sought to improve … Read more

NYU Dentistry Receives Grant from United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund to Support Veterans Oral Care Access Resource

by NYU College of Dentistry

Funding Will Provide Access to Dental Care for New York-Area Veterans New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has received a significant grant from United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund in support of its Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE). VOCARE is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program, VETSmile: Connecting … Read more

Knowledge in Life

by Mark H.E. Lin, BSc, DDS, MSc (Prostho), FRCD(C)
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Knowledge is defined as facts, information and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. According to Krathwohl (2002), knowledge can be categorized into four subtypes: factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive. It’s important to clearly understand the distinctions between the four and strive to implement your strengths and limitations … Read more

Risk Management Issues in Implant Dentistry

by Matthew Wilton
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Implant dentistry can be profitable and challenging work for dentists. However, this area of dentistry is not without legal risks. Dental regulators across Canada look closely at implant complaints, because they may be concerned that some dentists chose implant dentistry for financial reasons only, without having the necessary skills to practice successfully. Regardless of whether … Read more

All-on-X: Contemporary Solutions to Old Challenges

by Oliver Pin-Harry, DDS, MS, Cert. Prostho., FRCD(C), FACP; Michael Yang, Hon. BSc., DDS, MS, Cert. Prostho., FRCD(C)
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I. INTRODUCTION The prevalence of terminal dentitions and edentulism is undeniable. Predicted population studies and data have forecasted present findings.1 Edentulism (Fig. 1) is a recognized physical disability associated with multiple co-morbid health concerns including local, systemic, and psychological factors.2 The basic premise of prosthodontic rehabilitation of the edentulous patients has been and still is … Read more

Alternative Verification Jig for the Assessment of Mandibular Flexure

by Jonathan C. Wong, BSc, DDS, FRCD(C)
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PATIENT: M, Age: 62, ASA II (pharmacological management of hypertension and high cholesterol). CHIEF COMPLAINT: Patient presented for the fabrication of a mandibular implant supported fixed prosthesis, with implants having been placed 6 months ago. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Maxillary arch had a fixed implant supported prosthesis with implants in the 17, 16, 14, 13, 22, 23, … Read more

Prosthetic Consideration and Treatment of a Patient with Ameloblastoma

by Beatrice Leung, DDS MPH Cert. Pros FRCD(C), FACP; Kristopher Lee, DDS, MD, FRCD(C)
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Surgical Background and Treatment The patient is a 31 year old healthy gentlemen who presented to the oral surgery office with a 3 month history of a left mandibular swelling. He was evaluated by his dentist and the thought at that time was a dental infection originating from tooth #36. Subsequently, he saw an endodontist … Read more

Prognosis of Implants in Previously Failed Surgical Sites

by Neena L. D’Souza, BDS; MDS; Dip. (Prostho); MSc; FRCDC; Vinay M. Bhide, BSc; DDS; MSc. (Perio); FRCDC
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Introduction Implant therapy has been shown to be predictable, effective and reliable for the replacement of missing teeth in edentulous and partially edentulous patients. Clinical evidence has demonstrated long-term (>10 years) survival rates up to 95% (Moraschini et al., 2015). Despite the high success and survival rates of dental implants, failures can and do occur. … Read more

What is the Best Option to Rehabilitate the Edentulous Maxilla Using Dental Implants?

by Cecilia Aragon, DDS, MS, FRCD(c), FACP.
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Maxillary implant prosthetic treatments may be considerably more difficult to accomplish when compared to the similar treatments for patients with edentulous mandibles due to many factors including bone quality, position of implants due to anatomical landmarks, need for grafting, prosthetic space needed, etc. It is very important to assess a patient’s dental and medical history … Read more

An Alternative Prosthetic Design for Lower Full-Arch Implant Restorations

by Dr. Goth Siu, BHSc, DMD, MS, Cert. Prostho., FRCD(C), FACP; Yuzo Matsumura, RDT, MDC
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Replacing a full set of teeth with dental implants, especially in the mandible, has been well researched and is often a life-changing treatment for many patients. This treatment involves the extraction of failing teeth, immediate implant placement, immediate loading of the implants with a fixed provisional prosthesis, followed by the fabrication of a definitive prosthesis … Read more