The signs and symptoms that may save a life We are all familiar with the signs and symptoms of gripping chest pain, radiating to the jaw and arm for males, but do we know the difference for women’s heart attacks? Recently, many articles and television programs have been highlighting the very different signs for … Read more
“I’m sorry… we have not received your claim.” “Why did I get a statement? I have already paid your office my co-payment!” Ah, the wonderful effects of non-communication. Nothing is more frustrating for a dental office than a patient or insurance company who misunderstands what we are trying to communicate to them. The most important … Read more
They say a lady always know when it’s time to leave and so it is with mixed emotions I tell you that I am retiring from the dental group and Newcom Media as of March 29th, 2018. I’ve only worked for two publishing companies (many, many owners) since 1986, a feat unto itself in the … Read more
What is public relations, anyways? It’s defined as “the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution; also: the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved.” In relation to your dental practice, an effective public relations strategy goes a long way in bolstering your marketing efforts. Many people are … Read more
This past July, the federal government introduced proposals to overhaul the tax rules affecting active private corporations (including dentistry professional corporations and technical services corporations). Since the summer announcement, the government has faced increasing opposition from farmers, professionals and small business owners across the country. As a result, they have backed away from some of … Read more
After 20 years in her former location, Dr. Gillian Espie felt her practice had outgrown her space. She looked forward to moving to a bright new site, and creating an office where she and her team would enjoy working every day, and where her patients would feel comfortable and well cared for. Dr. Espie’s vision … Read more
People are demanding when it comes to customer service. Expectations for better experiences are driving competition in every industry, forcing businesses to compete more aggressively. In dentistry, standing apart from your competitors can be especially tough. Communicating what makes your practice different while navigating your dental college’s advertising regulations adds an extra layer of complexity. … Read more
Do you recall the best 10 days of 2017? I do. Mine go something like this: The Best Ten Days of Twenty-Seventeen Started With Strangers, Anxious And Keen To Go To A Country Some Hadn’t Seen To Pull or Save Teeth With a Fill or a Clean Or To Educate Children About Oral Hygiene … Read more
Have you ever had the urge to do something out of your comfort zone? As vain as this may sound, I embraced that urge this month and made a ‘significant’ change to my appearance – a lifetime spent as a brunette to becoming ‘the new blonde in the office’. After a few restless nights of … Read more
Introduction Neuroblastomas are tumors deriving from the peripheral nervous system, and arise from neural crest embryonic cells.1,2 According to a French study conducted in 2004, 45% of paediatric tumors are diagnosed before the age of five. Within that group, 71.8% are diagnosed with embryonic tumors, including neuroblastomas.1 Both dental and medical professionals recognize the acute … Read more
Sleep issues in children are strongly associated with improper growth, oral habits and various orthodontic issues.1,2,3,4 These factors are correctible, preventable and can be treated with appliance therapy. Figure 1 Design features of the HealthyStart® Habit-Corrector®. Identifying characteristics of sleep disordered breathing. Sleep disordered breathing is a condition involving the reduction of the pharyngeal airway. … Read more
Despite numerous advances in dentistry over the past few decades, dental caries remains one of the most widespread diseases worldwide.1 Children from lower socio-economic classes or those with special needs are often affected and generally lack access to conventional restorative dental care.2 The caries management ideology has thus shifted from typical restorative treatment to arresting … Read more
Medical History Of The Pediatric Patient Obtaining accurate histories for children during their primary assessment requires obtainment of information from third parties such as parents, designated powers of attorney or other health care providers. Highly relevant information includes: • Underlying bleeding disorders • Congenital cardiac disease and history of their repair • Family history of … Read more
Introduction Le neuroblastome est une tumeur dérivant du système nerveux périphérique, se développant à partir des cellules embryonnaires de la crête neurale.1,2 Selon une étude menée en France en 2004, 45% des tumeurs pédiatriques sont diagnostiquées avant l’âge de 5 ans. Au sein de ce groupe, 71.8% reçoivent un diagnostic de tumeur embryonnaire, incluant le … Read more
Paediatric dentistry has always been a challenge, especially in the area of patient management. Typically in the past, it was recommended that a child be seen by a dentist between the ages of two and half and three years. Unfortunately, by that time many children presented with advanced dental decay and parents with a host … Read more
Introduction General dentists in private practice place numerous direct tooth colored resin restorations because of patient demand for more aesthetically pleasing restorations. In other instances, they utilize tooth colored adhesive dentistry because of its benefits of minimally invasive preparation design and adhesive retention to preserve tooth structure. The placement of these indirect and direct tooth … Read more
In years past, traditional restorative care relied on treating damaged and decayed teeth with aggressive preparation to place a strong, firm restoration. The emphasis was on the strength of the restoration, and less about the function and biomechanics of the final restored tooth. Unfortunately, this often led to weaker teeth and complications such as root … Read more
My dental world was rocked upon reading the article by Horst et al in the January 2016 California Dental Association Journal.1 It became the launching pad for my journey of using silver diamine fluoride as a vital part of my caries management tool kit. The article became my ‘bible’ for an all-out offensive on dental … Read more
Composite resin is a suitable restorative material to restore an existing failed restoration, however it is unsuitable to restore a carious lesion due to the large amount of remineralizable dentin required to achieve a reliable adhesive base. Glass ionomer cements (GIC) will adhere to caries affected dentin, minimizing the amount of tooth removal required to … Read more
Introduction The word “bioactivity” is one of the latest buzzwords in the dentistry. It is highlighted as a feature in many restorative products with different and conflicting claims. This has stirred up confusion and controversy surrounding the concept. This article will attempt to provide clarity for the practicing restorative dentist: What is bioactivity? What are … Read more