Adult patients present with defined treatment goals and priorities. While some of them would like a full mouth rehabilitation, often their goals are more discrete and specific, looking to fix “just the one thing” that brought them into the office. As health care providers, we have to balance the patient’s wishes with their oral health … Read more
Class III malocclusions are the least common type of malocclusion, yet they are often more complicated to treat and more likely to require orthognathic surgery for optimal correction.1 The reported incidence of this malocclusion ranges between 1% to 19%, with the lowest among the Caucasian populations2,3 and the highest among the Asian populations.4,5 Class III … Read more
Introduction Cleft lip and/or palate is one of the most common congenital anomalies affecting the craniofacial structures.1,2 These anomalies are considered a relevant public health issue by the World Health Organization3 due to its effects on facial aesthetics, function and psychosocial challenges for the child as well as for the social and financial burden for … Read more
Primary teeth have many important roles in the health and development of our young patients. Primary teeth are vital to chewing, speaking, smiling, aesthetics and holding space in the jaws for the developing permanent teeth.1 In some cases when a primary tooth is lost due to trauma, infection or early exfoliation, a malocclusion can result … Read more
Impacted maxillary canines are a relatively rare but always memorable clinical presentation. They occur in just two per cent of the population. Eighty-five per cent of the time, the canine impaction is facial. This usually occurs as a result of excessive crowding. Fifteen per cent of the time canine impaction is palatal. The palatally impacted … Read more
Introduction What next? You’ve attended almost every course on Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD), and Mini-Screw Implants (MSI). You’ve read the numerous publications in the AJODO, JCO and other orthodontic journals about the benefits of incorporating MSI into your orthodontic practice. You’ve decided on a manufacturer, purchased the kit, the necessary anesthetics and accessories. Finally, you’ve … Read more
Today during the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco, USA, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) released its latest resources on the treatment and care of patients with partial tooth loss. Rather than losing all their teeth as they age, more and more dental patients are greeting old age with a number of their … Read more
As the connection between oral health and overall physical health becomes continually more evident, more doctors recognize the need for dental care and coverage. However, there is one part of the Canadian population that lacks access to basic dental hygiene. That portion of the population is Canada’s homeless people. The Faculty of Dentistry at the … Read more
Since its launch at the Chicago Midwinter show in February, 2019, OMNICHROMA has been making a huge splash across the country, impacting dentists’ practices and simplifying their procedures. As the first universal composite that matches every tooth shade with a single shade of composite, OMNICHROMA is now finding itself as the main composite for many … Read more
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) today announced that more than 2,100 Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world have joined together to build over 27,000 comfort kits for patients undergoing cancer treatment and their loved ones. TSMs built the kits as part of the Company’s second annual We Care Global Challenge, an initiative that aims … Read more
Braces are big business. According to the British Orthodontic Society (BOS), three quarters of their members say they’re seeing more grown-ups coming through their doors. Amid the rush to keep pace with demand, many have been expanding and buying new equipment – a trend that saw Barclays bank almost double its loans to dentists in … Read more
Dr. Peter Walford has been on the road, so to speak, for more than 30 years doing dentistry on B.C.’s Hornby and Denman islands from an unusual clinic. After owning several practices on Vancouver Island through the 1980s, he explored converting a Blue Bird school bus into a mobile dental clinic to bring dentistry to the two islands … Read more
The 2019 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award has been acknowledged as the most prestigious and coveted award that a dental manufacturer can receive. It is the only award of its kind, as it is covered by every major dental journal in North America. It is selected by a panel of the most prominent technology … Read more
The Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently passed votes requiring dental schools to now train their students in managing treatment of patients with ID/DD. Previously, patients with ID/DD were largely unable to obtain dental care treatment because dental students were simply not required to learn to manage their treatment. “Every dental patient in America deserves … Read more
GC America Inc. is excited to announce the launch of our next generation RMGI cement, GC FujiCEMTM Evolve, on September 1st, 2019 in US and Canada. It is built on the legacy of FujiCEMTM 2 which has been used for cementation over 17 million restorations. GC FujiCEMTM Evolve is a radiopaque resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement … Read more
As a practicing hygienist, I come across a lot of misconceptions about treatment options, especially fluoride varnish. Here are the top four myths I’ve heard about fluoride varnish and what you need to know: Myth #1: It’s all about the flavor From Salted Caramel to Tutti Frutti, fluoride varnishes are available in a dizzying … Read more
An Adelaide student who says she’s been waiting years for “life-changing” dental and orthodontic surgery in the public system has had to drop out of mainstream school because of her health issues. Nikki Torpy’s family cannot afford private health insurance, and instead are at the mercy of the public dental system. According to the SA Dental Service, … Read more
Planmeca USA, a leading manufacturer of dental imaging and CAD/CAM equipment, recently moved its North American headquarters to a larger, high-tech facility that will house advanced training and facilitate innovation. The 90,000-square-foot facility, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is more than 13,000 square feet bigger than the previous Roselle, Illinois, location. The new office will … Read more
Increase Production and Improve Patient Experience Digital photography plays a crucial role in the dental office. Studies have shown that approximately 65% of people remember information presented visually, while only 10% retain information given verbally. Documenting treatment planning with the right camera, team members can help a patient’s understanding and increase case acceptance. The EyeSpecial … Read more
Toof.com, the leader in online oral care products, is launching its “Toof Cares Program” at this year’s American Dental Association/FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco September 5-7. The new program, which is available by subscription, offers dental practices a whopping 50% discount off their online price for Toof Brushes. “Millions of Americans suffer from … Read more