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The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales r in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2010 issue of Oral Health may be eligible tthe quiz will be forwarded to their respective provincial licensing authorities.

Introduction Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major health concern that continues to negatively affect the oral health of infants and children today. Dental caries is a chronic disease that in children is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever.1 Even with caries prevalence declining in the permanent … Read more

Establishment of a dental home during infancy provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the oral and general health of a patient. Early dental assessment assists in the prevention of dental disease and helps to optimize oral health over a lifetime. Furthermore, implementing early dental visits is a practice builder not only by … Read more

Introduction The SensAble Dental Lab System provides a comprehensive integrated solution for scanning, design and output to 3D printing for the production of partial frameworks, crowns and bridge substructures. It is based on 3D virtual proprioception. Technicians design and create the prosthetic restoration working entirely digitally, while keeping the manual proprioception to which they are … Read more

Areca (betel) nut chewing is widely practiced in many parts of Asia as well as in Asian migrant communities throughout the world. Traditional as well as commercially packaged products are now available in Europe and North America and it is estimated that globally, several hundreds of millions of people partake of this habit.1 In fact, … Read more

The detection and treatment of dental caries has not changed radically since the time of G. V. Black. Detection of caries depended upon locating mineral loss on bite wing radiographs, examining stain and discoloured areas on the tooth surface or probing lesions with a sharp explorer. All these techniques depended upon the interaction of two … Read more

Introduction Other authors have described the importance of understanding the power of “visual learning”* in dental communication1 and have also described traditional guidelines for dental photographs as suggested by several dental organizations.2 These authors have also argued for extensive use of photographs in dental practice Dentistry has traditionally followed the suggested standard guidelines of lighting, … Read more

Sunlight is the source of power that fuels much of life. The fact that it is in such short supply at this time of year affects us all. This human reaction has led to many major cultural and religious festivals throughout history being placed in the darkest months of the year, in order to keep … Read more

The preparation of the tooth is complete. The walls of the cavity seem hard to the explorer. There is no telltale brown decay visible, even under magnification. Therefore, the cavity must be clean, and ready for restoration. FIG. 1 Or is it? If cariogenic bacteria are retained at or below the tooth-restorative interface, the long-term … Read more

The concept of using dental lasers for the treatment of periodontal disease elicits very strong reactions from all sides of the spectrum. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone is certain that their own opinion is correct. But the only certainty is confusion, and the lack of clear direction in the concept of Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy … Read more

The selection of a curing light that fits your style of practicing remains one of the most important equipment purchases you will make. If you have an active restorative practice, it is a device that you use virtually every time you treat a patient. The right light can help you achieve success, while the converse … Read more

Imagine a tool that could reduce pain, improve wound healing, relieve muscle tension and regenerate nerves without the use of pharmaceuticals and the associated side effects. Although it may sound like magic, it’s actually a therapeutic technology that has been used clinically for decades: low level laser therapy (LLLT). Light therapy has been used for … Read more

I appreciate you walk a fine line between healthcare provider and marketer. I appreciate that some of you would rather die than sully yourselves in the cesspool of commercialism. However, my friends, it is a fine line, not the Great Wall of China. Upon graduation, were you planning to practice only on each other? There’s … Read more

Toronto_The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) was recently acknowledged by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) for its contribution to oral health promotion. The Oral Health Promotion award was bestowed on the nursing association for its best practice guideline, Oral Health: Nursing Assessment and Interventions. Irmajean Bajnok, Director of International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines … Read more

In honour of Robert Klausz’ retirement, the event was held at the Nobel Biocare Training Centre in Richmond Hill, ON. More than 30 dental guests attended. Some dentists have been clients for more than 30 years.

Winter Clinic attendance figures

Being a great dentist doesn’t always mean you have the same time and skills to devote to the business side of your practice. And yet you face critical decisions about investing in equipment and technology that can affect your ability to stay at the leading edge of your profession

Do you know how your phone is answered or how your staff greets new patients? Many dental offices invest valuable time and money to promote their services but neglect to consider what happens when people call or arrive. It doesn’t make sense to budget for marketing unless you are confident your front desk staff can … Read more