Introduction For terminal dentition patients, the concept of a removable provisional prosthesis can cause a great deal of anxiety and even cause deferral of treatment. Traditional healing phases in implant dentistry can be several months, and up to a year depending on the various procedures that are required — such as soft tissue grafting, hard … Read more
The following is a summary of the use if oral sedatives for pediatric dentistry. This information is not intended to present a comprehensive review, the reader is therefore encouraged to seek additional and confirmatory information. Sedation is used to increase the cooperation of children during treatment. When behaviour management techniques such as tell-show-do, voice control, … Read more
Introduction Congenital granular cell epulis (CE) is a rare benign tumor occurring exclusively in neonates. The term “epulis” derives from the Greek word meaning “on the gingiva”.1 It was first described by Neumann in 1871, and is sometimes referred to as Neumann’s tumor or congenital epulis of the newborn.1 Approximately 200 cases have been documented … Read more
When talking with my colleagues it is astonishing how often the topic of how to deal with difficult parents in the office comes up. It appears that dentists who treat the pediatric population are having more and more challenges dealing with the expectations of the parents than treating the child themselves. Why is that? Although … Read more
Independent scientists and nutritionists at the Alliance for Natural Health International (ANH-Intl) have today published new guidelines for healthy eating for children. The guidelines stress the need to help children to shift from burning carbohydrates as their primary energy source to healthy fats, including ones derived from whole milk products, olive oil, nut and seed … Read more
To help ward off cavities, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children’s oral health, reminds parents and caregivers that it is important to pay attention to the types of treats children eat this Halloween. Each year Americans spend nearly $9 billion on candy. In October, much of that candy ends … Read more
Get 50% off great items for your practice at the Canada’s ToothFairy Online Auction! Please join us for the Canada’s ToothFairy Online Auction taking place June 3-12, 2015! Get valuable dental equipment, products and services for your practice at up to 50% off, as well as great gifts for yourself or a loved one including: … Read more
Help Canada’s ToothFairy spread her wings by participating in an exciting upcoming event! The ToothFairy Auction, taking place June 3-12, allows dental professionals to take advantage of excellent deals on valuable dental equipment, services, and products for their practice, as well as personal items and gifts, through a fun, online auction. DIAC member companies including … Read more
Survey Highlights Patients Attitudes Toward Dentistry and Concerns About Infection Control A new survey from Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Dental Medicine indicates 75 percent of parents are not complying with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommendation to take children to the dentist by age 1. The survey found that parents … Read more
Teaching children about proper oral health, eliminating tooth pain and providing new smiles are benefits of the Smile Kentucky! program, a community partnership that tackles what the U.S. Surgeon General has called the number one common, chronic childhood disease – tooth decay. On February 6, University of Louisville School of Dentistry students and faculty along … Read more
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children’s oral health, announced that Robin Wright, PhD, has been named Assistant Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research & Policy Center. In this position, Wright will oversee research, analyze issues affecting children’s health, author articles and technical briefs and support advocacy efforts … Read more
Just the other day in my office, I saw a 14-year-old patient for his recall exam. I have been seeing him since he was five years old. He is one of those few patients, who up until now, has been caries free and has had impeccable oral hygiene. I hadn’t seen him for a year … Read more
The phone rings late on a weekday evening at the end of summer. A 15-year-old boy has injured himself riding a skateboard. His face covered by a bloodied cloth, with others in the room looking grey and wondering if he can be fixed up. When he removes the cloth, it’s a mess of wire, teeth … Read more
rteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular lesions, especially in the maxillary sinus. Congenital AVMs are generally asymptomatic and remain quiescent until puberty. They are thought to be the result of errors in vascular morphogenesis or the result of trauma. AVMs are complex vascular lesions that require a multidisciplinary approach. Clinical symptoms can include spontaneous bleeding, … Read more
The two main principal treatment-planning preferences for a single diseased tooth are endodontic treatment coupled with coronal restoration, and extraction with an implant. The issue of which approach to pursue in any given case is important for students, educators, clinicians, and most importantly, patients. When deciding on a treatment plan, numerous factors must be considered … Read more
The Second ComingAfter 30 years in relative obscurity, lingual orthodontics is finally coming into its own. New technologies have swept through the specialty, bringing changes to the way traditional orthodontics is practiced. Developments in CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping and robotics have created novel treatment modalities, such as clear aligners (InvisalignTM) and breathed new life into older … Read more
Oftentimes, dentists find themselves answering a long list of questions from parents regarding the treatment of their child’s primary teeth. The one question that seems to crop up frequently is “why should we treat primary teeth if they will fall out?” The reasons for treating caries in the primary dentition are to prevent the spread … Read more
The Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the … Read more
Mucus – part of the 0.5% of saliva that is not water – contains salivary mucins, compounds that actively protect teeth from damage by the cavity-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans, according to a new study. Previously it was thought that salivary mucins – large glycoproteins – did little more than keep mucus in saliva slippery and … Read more
The Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, an international nonprofit organization that provides free braces to under-served children with financial challenges and special orthodontic needs, announced today that it has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to find qualified applicants for their local orthodontic scholarship programs. Through S4L’s partnership with Big Brothers Big … Read more