Technological advancement impacts every single aspect of our lives, and has greatly benefited the dental industry, including significant evolutions in the orthodontic field. These developments incorporate treatments with removable and fixed devices that are used in a variety of cases from different age groups, following concepts from both the European and American trends in orthodontic … Read more
Advances in digital technology have recently propelled healthcare forward, yet dentistry has historically lagged in adopting fully integrated digital tools when compared to other medical fields. The Halo Digital Mirror (Figs. 1, 2 & 3) seeks to bridge this gap, providing a multifunctional vocally operated tool that combines in flow patient education, documentation creation while enhancing visibility … Read more
As obesity rates continue to rise across Canada, so does the demand for weight-loss medications. More than 63% of Canadian adults were classified as overweight or obese in 2018,1 a number that has likely increased in the intervening years, fueling a significant increase in prescriptions for these drugs. Originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, semaglutide—marketed … Read more
Abstract The Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is now approaching its first anniversary of patient care. This paper is a brief analysis of some current design and operational flaws diminishing the success of the plan. The paper evolves from a more comprehensive document submitted to Health Canada in fall of 2024.1 The CDCP provides access … Read more
In recent decades, dental implants have emerged as a valuable tooth replacement option, offering favorable esthetic outcomes and long-term stability. Despite their high success rates, implants are subject to biological complications that compromise peri-implant tissues,1 peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis being two of the most common inflammatory conditions.2 Current epidemiological studies highlight the high prevalence of peri-implant mucositis, … Read more
Tetracycline (TC) stained teeth are considered a side effect of high doses of TC antibiotics during permanent tooth formation.1 The problem is more common among people in their late 50s to early 70s who were born and raised in decades when TC antibiotics were most frequently used.2 Tetracycline-stained teeth have been classified by Feinman and by Jordan … Read more
A good light curing unit (LCU) is required to activate the photoinitiator(s) in the resin-bonded composite (RBC) and transform it into a durable, functional restoration.1-3 The international standard ISO 40494 stresses that the RBC should be properly photocured according to the instructions of the manufacturer of the RBC (not the LCU) and no resin manufacturer recommends undercuring … Read more
Finnish scientists have introduced an innovative oral hygiene solution, Lumoral (Koite Health Ltd., Espoo, Finland), the first antibacterial photodynamic device designed for home use. Lumoral harnesses light energy to combat oral diseases and complements existing cleaning methods to enhance home oral care. By selectively eliminating harmful bacteria in dental plaque, Lumoral represents a revolutionary advancement … Read more
The introduction of minimally invasive dentistry (MID) has revolutionized the management of dental caries by emphasizing the preservation of sound dental tissue capable of remineralization.1-3 This philosophy forms the foundation of chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR), which targets the selective removal of infected dentin while preserving the healthy, potentially remineralizable tissue.4 CMCR is a pain-free, conservative approach that … Read more
AI is everywhere. Everything has it. Everybody talks about it. Everyone does it. In fact, you can’t escape it or ignore it. But what exactly is it? What can it do? And how can it help you or your patients? First, we must examine definitions: “Artificial” describes something that is produced or made by humans, rather than … Read more