October 2023

Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards Spotlight Outstanding Dental Technologies for 2023

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Many technologies compete, but only the most exceptional catch the attention and praise of Cellerant Consulting’s panel of prominent dental technology leaders. These companies’ clinical tools and business solutions make every aspect of contemporary practice more effortless, efficient, and effective. That translates to streamlined business and improved patient care. Here are the 2023 winners: Amplify … Read more

Exploring Oral Health Adventures in the Wilderness with Canadian Explorer Adam Shoalts

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Canadian explorer Adam Shoalts, often called “Canada’s Indiana Jones,” has gone on remarkable expeditions through the wild Arctic and other remote areas. Shoalts often embark on canoe expeditions with minimal resources and may go months without seeing others. His adventures shed light on how challenging conditions and limited resources can affect oral health practices during … Read more

Clozapine Use in Dental Practice: Navigating Risks and Optimizing Patient Care

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This article will explore the essential considerations for dentists when treating patients on clozapine therapy. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects approximately one percent of Canadians.1 Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behaviour. There are many antipsychotics available. However, about 30% of patients fail to respond to two or more of them … Read more

Dietary Protein to Support Periodontal Health: An Update

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Dietary Protein, Canada’s Food Guide and Health We all know that dietary protein is integral for our health, keeping our muscles strong. But what about our oral health? Does dietary protein have a role in the health of our gums and teeth? Does the source of the protein matter? The question around protein source, plant … Read more

Supporting Healthy Gums with the 3G Rule

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Seven out of ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives, making gum disease and resulting tooth loss the two biggest threats to oral health.1 Gum disease –and the resulting tooth loss– are associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.2-6 This may occur partly because, with fewer … Read more

How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Find the Zebras in Medicine: AI Diagnosis of Behcet’s Disease

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Abstract Behcet’s disease is a rare autoimmune disorder with nonspecific clinical manifestations that can pose diagnostic challenges for healthcare professionals. This article describes a case in which an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool (ChatGPT), an advanced language artificial intelligence model, played a pivotal role in aiding a periodontist in diagnosing a patient with Behcet’s disease. The … Read more

Soft Tissue Grafting Using Allograft: A Case Report

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Soft tissue grafting procedures have long been used to help manage gingival recession defects. Initially, the approach was to use autogenous, full-thickness, palatal soft tissue grafts to increase the width and thickness of keratinized tissue to minimize the progression of recession and improve patient comfort.1 Subsequent introduction of the de-epithelialized, palatal connective tissue graft (CTG) … Read more

Chairside Chats: A Word With Dr. Maurice Asseraf

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Dr. Maurice Asseraf Centres Dentaires Lapointe, Quebec What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? The indispensable technology for my work is digital radiology. Instantaneous radiography yields a superior, more precise image quality, all without the need for toxic development agents harmful to both individuals and the environment. Digital radiology facilitates … Read more