A new manager has been appointed for the Canadian location of the dental market leader following the merger of DENTSPLY and Sirona in February 2016: Christof Bissdorf brings with him a wealth of experience in the dental sector. Dentsply Sirona Canada has appointed Christof Bissdorf as Vice President and General Manager, effective September/October 2016. In … Read more
(Nanowerk News) Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announced today that its Venus Diamond nano-hybrid composite was highly rated in an 18-month in vivo clinical study conducted by the Department of Restorative Dentistry of the Dental School at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU) in Munich, Germany. Venus Diamond achieved consistently high marks in all … Read more
There is no magic to the needs of this blog. We have abundant talent across this country. The concept of sharing and caring provides a baseline for standard of clinical expertise and all that is needed is a series of images and a brief explanation of the treatment done. With all the folks GIVING CE … Read more
Sahil Jindal, Ritu Jindal, et al – CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of post system and length on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated human anterior teeth. Material and method Seventy-five extracted human incisors were endodontically treated, out of which 60 were decoronated 2 mm above the cementoenamel junction … Read more
by George Freedman DDS, FAACD, FADFE, FACD 1. The excavation of deep decay with a metal carbide bur carries the risk of not only removing infected dentin, but also unintentionally cutting away affected dentin. 2. This may cause an inadvertent iatrogenic pulp exposure. 3. Smart Burs 2 … Read more
by George Freedman DDS, FAACD, FADFE, FACD 1. Occlusal decay is readily visible. Electronic shade is taken for color matching the composite. 2. After conservative preparation, BeautiBond (Shofu) 7th generation adhesive is applied to the prepared tooth structures. 3. The adhesive is thoroughly air-dried. … Read more
And so it begins……..all clinical cases on the Mouthing Off Blog will be called CLOGS – share the concept, share your cases, tell a friend, tell a database, tell a referral base, OHJ – is open for dental business, the business of learning 24/7/365. Thanks to Dr. Faye Goldstep for the following clinical case – Dr. … Read more
ZOGHEIB, Lucas Villaça et al J. Appl. Oral Sci. [online]. 2011, vol.19, n.6, pp. 648-654 OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated, in vitro, the fracture resistance of human non-vital teeth restored with different reconstruction protocols.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty human anterior roots of similar shape and dimensions were assigned to four groups (n=10), according to the root reconstruction protocol: Group I (control): non-weakened roots … Read more
I was thinking as I posted the last entry, that there are so many clinical tips and tricks that go unknown for want of a NEXUS for clinical information. The idea of MENTOR [Multiplatform Educational Nexus Terminal for Online Resources] – an intranet for Canadian dentists based on iTRANS has been postulated on this blog … Read more
IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking perspective: economists, to whom we might expect to turn for such vision, have long since given up thinking in terms of economic … Read more
From Dr. Bicuspid – October 25, 2011 http://www.3mespetemps.com/ 3M ESPE‘s new education microsite, www.3MESPEtemps.com, offers a spectrum of information about the company’s temporization materials, including an overview of indications, techniques, troubleshooting tips, and case studies. The site also features printable technique guides, examples of successful cases, and information on ordering, according to the company. The more … Read more
My preference is to use it to uncover canals once the access perimeter has been defined, but I’ll give el Gordo his due on this one. Sep 22, 2011 – From Dental IQ By Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD All dentists and hygienists find that removal of stains from tooth enamel is an ever-present … Read more
One of my favorite CE journals is Compendium from www.dentalaegis.com Check out this case from John Weston, DDS. http://www.dentalaegis.com/cced/2011/09/conservative-full-mouth-reconstruction-of-a-worn-dentition-utilizing-digital-impression-technology-and-moden-ceramic-materials which linked off the AACD blog at http://aacd.posterous.com/conservative-full-mouth-reconstruction-of-a-w Ah, the smell of napalm and social media/networking in the a.m. Related articles Neuromuscular Dentistry (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Leaders in Dentistry: A conversation with Dr. David T.W. Wong (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) More than a … Read more
This is such a routine procedure and yet it is fraught with risk……there is something close to 20K dentists in Canada, 19K alone in the GTA. Surely, don’t call me Shirley, someone has a clinical example of this concern that they would be willing to share with the 3 other folks who read this blog….rest … Read more
From the AACD blog….. AACD member, Dr. Amanda Seay, presents a how-to piece in the current issue of Dental Products Report, “How to better place posterior composites” using Ivoclar Vivadent‘s Tetric EvoCeram to help solve premature polymerization problems. Read it online here: http://bit.ly/qKrOUi Related articles Agenesis of the lateral incisors treated with Straumann Bone Level implants and Etkon … Read more
From Dental Healthub Imaging Wednesday, August 10, 2011 A recent study published in Prilozi (2011, 32(1):283-94;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21822195) suggests that fluoride-releasing conventional glass ionomer, resin modified glass-ionomer, compomer and glass ionomer cement restorations help to reduce secondary caries in permanent immature and deciduous teeth. The study, authored by E Giogievska of the Paediatric and Preventative Department of … Read more
Kerr SonicFill Evaluation is Complete – a game changer if’n there e’er was one….. For about the past 5 months, I’ve been using/evaluating the Kerr SonicFill system. In a nutshell, I’m endorsing the product with my highest recommendation. If you’ve been looking for a way to streamline your composite procedures, look no further. The investment … Read more
From Dental Tribune – by Daniel Zimmerman – August 4, 2011 Restoration using dental ceramics is commonly associated with aggressive preparation and short survival rates, says dentist Eduardo Mahn from Chile. In a live webcast to be presented by the Dental Tribune Study Club in October (2 Oct. 2011, 1 p.m. Indian Standard Time), the … Read more
I wish to share an example of what all of us at Oral Health hope will become a standard of sharing and caring by Canadian dentists. This case is online with Cosmetic Tribune, one of the incredible publications from Dental Tribune International which includes Dental Tribune Study Club – www.dtstudyclub.com. The format being laid out … Read more
From Dental Bicuspid.com – Assistant editor Rob Goszkowski July 26,2011 — There’s a pervasive problem in restorative dentistry, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (July 2011, Vol. 142:7, pp. 842-849): Too many dentists are replacing amalgam restorations when a repair will suffice, and practices have patients spending more money while limiting … Read more