IntroductionFrom the mid- 1980s and throughout the early 1990s there was an explosion of infection control recommendations from dental regulatory agencies, national and provincial dental associations and various speciality disciplines. This excess had as its primary function the prevention of the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C during the practice of dentistry. Following … Read more
I can still vividly remember when I and over 100 other trembling students sat for the dreaded chalk carving dental admission test at the University of Toronto. It was a stifling hot summer day and we were all marched into a large lab, with no air conditioning, in the basement of the dental school. A … Read more
A major new report provides the reasons.
IntroductionFrom the mid- 1980s and throughout the early 1990s there was an explosion of infection control recommendations from dental regulatory agencies, national and provincial dental associations and various speciality disciplines. This excess had as its primary function the prevention of the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C during the practice of dentistry. Following … Read more
IntroductionEctopic eruption is defined as a disturbance in which a tooth does not follow its usual path of eruption.1 Maxillary canines are one of the most common ectopically erupting teeth, second only to third molars,2 and of importance, once displaced palatally, most result in impactions.3,4 The ratio of palatal to buccal canine impactions is 8:1 … Read more
Laura Henry knew things were not okay with her 13-year-old son, Khaden. Like most parents, Henry is an expert at reading her child’s smile, studying each prideful beam and bashful grin for signs that he’s truly happy. And from looking at recent photos, Henry could tell that Khaden was self-conscious. “All of his smiles were … Read more
Checkups. Cleanings. X-rays. Just how often should Canadians be seen by a dentist to keep their teeth and gums in optimal health? In part, that depends on a dentist’s philosophy. But it’s the assessment of the patient’s mouth and their risk for future cavities, gum disease or oral cancer that ultimately decide the interval between … Read more
That is how some Americans are responding to the high cost of orthodontic care (read Invisalign). As reported by the New York Times, at least 2 new companies are now offering a mail order service for invisible orthodontic brackets — at a fraction of the price of Invisalign. The consumer has responded to the high … Read more
Recipes Will Be Available during National Orthodontic Health Month Renowned chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author John Besh will make life a little more delicious this fall as a result of his new partnership with The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) during National Orthodontic Health Month in October. Chef Besh has personally selected orthodontic-friendly recipes … Read more
A new Swedish study appearing in the Journal of Cancer reports that missing teeth are a significant predictor of cancer. For 24 years, the study followed periodontally-healthy adults who were between ages 30 and 40 at baseline. Using regression statistical techniques, the study evaluated what were significant predictors of cancer over this period. Two factors … Read more
Over the past few years I have published a number of editorials in which I criticized Ontario’s “Zero Tolerance” law as it applied to dentists.1,2,3,4 According to this law, which is acknowledged as one of the most inflexible and toughest laws in Canada, if an Ontario dentist treated his or her spouse, even for a … Read more
“The good news is that evidence can matter. The bad news is that it often does not”1
Root canal therapy starts with the diagnosis and identification of the disease etiology. As originally determined in the classic study by Kakehashi et al.,1 bacteria must be present in order to develop apical periodontitis. Root canal therapy involves diagnosis, cleaning, shaping, irrigation, and obturation. The bacterial load must be eliminated or decreased sufficiently for the … Read more
We are please to inform the slate of officers for the 2014-2015 session of the ontario Association of Orthodontics. President: Dr. Drew Smith Vice President: Dr. lui Redigonda Secretary-Treasurer: Dr. John Bozek Immediate Past President: Dr. Anthony Mair For more information please visit: www.oao.on.ca.
Dr. Toureno of Tucson, known by most as Dr. Leo, founded his Smile for a Lifetime chapter… to create self-confidence, inspire hope and change the lives of children in a dramatic way through the gift of a smile. Beginning this year, the foundation will award six scholarships for free orthodontic braces treatment or 3 bi-annually … Read more
Dental Shield is the newest provider of a five-year dental warranty that covers participating dentist’s patients for 5 years and pays the dentists for patient claims that arise from a failed restorative procedure. Dental Shield has engaged Internet Marketing-Consultant.com to help them in their product awareness campaign. Dental Shield launched its new insured 5-year dental … Read more
When it comes to buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child’s risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store. High school football players wearing store-bought, over-the-counter (OTC) mouthguards were more than twice as likely to suffer mild traumatic brain injures (MTBI)/concussions than those wearing custom-made, … Read more
Drs. Peter Nkansah and Randy Lang won University of Toronto Teacher of the Year awards at the Dental faculty recently. Dr. Nkansah won for 2nd Year and Dr. Lang won for 4th Year. Congratualtions to both of these editorial board members.
Allesee Orthodontics Appliances (AOA) a subsidiary of Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc., will partner with the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, a national non-profit providing orthodontic scholarships (free braces) to underserved children who could not normally afford them. Kevin Rattle, Sales & Marketing Manager of Allesee Orthodontic Appliances (AOA) shares about the new partnership, “AOA is … Read more
OrthoBanc, a risk assessment and payment management provider specializing in electronic payments for orthodontists has become an official corporate sponsor with the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, a national non-profit providing scholarships for free orthodontic treatment to under-served children. Bill Holt, President of OrthoBanc shares, “We are excited to support Smile for a Lifetime’s … Read more