Case Selection: The Zen of Practice Life

Iain Nish

It is fair to say that we all start with the best of intentions when we initiate treatment for our patients, and we strive to achieve optimal outcomes. As the marketing ads indicate, we want to be “the dentist to ease the pain”, or the person “providing the optimum surgical solution”. From each successful case … Read more

Maxillofacial Injuries from Moose/Motor Vehicle Collisions

FIGURE 5--Large warning sign posted throughout NWO where WMVCs frequently occur.

ABSTRACT The incidence of moose/motor vehicle collisions have been on the rise in Northwestern Ontario over the past several years. Collisions with these large, high animals, either directly or indirectly, produce several unique management challenges for physicians, surgeons and dentists. Moose/ motor vehicle collisions are associated with a significant morbidity and mortality. We describe a … Read more