“The future is now!” is the theme of the 158th Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) 2025, hosted by the Ontario Dental Association (ODA). The ASM is always a popular event, providing a space for dental professionals to connect with colleagues, friends, and exhibitors. Bring your entire dental team to learn, network, and gain valuable insights that … Read more
If Jeffrey Gurian could speak to his 12-year-old self—the boy who dreamed of becoming a dentist and a comedy writer—he’d say, “I think I’d be amazed.” Born in the Bronx, Gurian has already lived out the wildest of his dreams. He wrote comedy for some of the biggest names in American entertainment, shaping U.S. pop … Read more
Oral leukoplakia is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre in 2020 as “White plaques of questionable risk having excluded (other) known diseases that carry no increased risk for cancer”.1 It is the most common oral pre-cancerous lesion and, by definition, oral leukoplakia excludes white lesions such as frictional keratoses, namely benign alveolar ridge … Read more
Abstract This manuscript explores the burgeoning collaboration between dentistry and nuclear engineering, showcasing their shared principles and synergistic potential through examples such as research programs focusing on radiation-based diagnostic tools, joint clinical initiatives optimizing radiation therapy for oral cancers, and innovative applications of nuclear imaging modalities such as PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) in oral … Read more
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) was first introduced into clinical practice in 1954.1 In its more than 70 years of clinical use, it has become a standard of care in infection control, globally. CHX oral rinse has earned the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance and has been a valuable adjunct in the control of periodontal disease for … Read more
Many technologies used in dentistry are evolving and we must keep up with the progress. My interest in various laser and light therapies has recently led me to discovering new and emerging uses of BLUE light which I was not aware of, so I plunged into literature to learn more and what I found pleasantly … Read more
Abstract Periodontal disease is a chronic multifactorial disease of the periodontium, involving inflammation and destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth including the gingiva, periodontal ligaments, root cementum and the alveolar bone. Alcohol has been found to have a negative impact within the oral cavity and more specifically on periodontal health. Although alcohol has … Read more
As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, it is nice to reflect on what the first quarter brought us, lessons learned, and what the future has in store. I celebrated the 25-year reunion with my U of T classmates last year. Most of us are still practicing—some as principal owners facing various … Read more